1. Nathalie Franzini-Hidalgo
215-771-1377  ncfh92@gmail.com 900 Baylowell Drive  West Chester, PA 19380
EDUCATION
West Chester University West Chester, PA
Masters in Communication Studies Beginning January 2017
Certificate in Human Resources Management
Widener University Chester, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology May 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Concentration:Advertising,Events& Public Relations
Cumulative GPA: 3.99
WORK EXPERIENCE
Turn5, Inc. Malvern, PA
December 2015-Present
Executive Assistant (Interim)
I had the privilege of serving as the Executive Assistant formy company’s CEO, Co-Founder/Director of Marketing & Senior
Director of Product Management, all within 7 months. In my fast-paced new position, my responsibilities include:
 Managing Executive calendars & schedule of meetings while ensuring orderly and timely execution
 Handling communication between Executives and outside visitors or vendors while coordinating their meetings, travel &
expenses
 Coordinate events with other businesses/organizations in the Philadelphia area that Executives would like to be a part of
 Co-coordinate travel for events and conferences in which Executives express interest
 Planning and scheduling national and international travel for market research trips as necessary
 Serving as chief-of-staff for all divisions under/reporting to Executives – disseminating information about timelines or
projects to all teams as needed
 Coding and balancing all Executive expense reports monthly, and approving department related invoices while ensuring
proper use of company credit cards in all departments
 Troubleshooting and planning for meetings – creating information packets & collecting necessary presentations and
materials to be reviewed
 Managing email and meeting request flow from direct reports for all Executives
Human Resources Assistant
Responsibilities include:
 Processing all new hire paperwork in ADP & benefit programs
 Creating onboarding packets for upcoming hires
 Distributing communication of events and updates in all four campus buildings
 Handling office supply budgets,ordering & cleanliness
 Addressing employee concerns and questions as necessary
Event Planner
Responsibilities include:
 Generating new and fun ideas for contests,events & games for 350+ employees
 Hiring outside vendors for company events if necessary
 Coordinating & scheduling main company events such as Summer Block Party, Christmas Festivus, etc.
 Organizing all necessary information and documentation for events & employees
 Coordinating with the creative and graphics department to design event promotional materials and advertising
 Coordinating with finance department to ensure timely payment of vendors/outside companies
 Handling any issues orconcerns that arise during or after events and overseeing their resolution
 Overseeing the execution of all events from beginning to end
Philadelphia Phillies Majestic Clubhouse Store Philadelphia, PA
April 2013-Present
Retail Sales Associate

2.  Provide excellent customer service on sales floor for Phillies management, players, special guests and customers
 Ensure quality customer service and pristine showroom floor during major televised, on-air, or holiday/charity events
 Stock merchandise and assist with product inventory
 Design eye-catching displays to attract customers and promote sales
 Handle bank money and profit counts at end of shifts
Mancini’s Catering Hall Philadelphia, PA
December 2011-September 2012
Assistant Manager / Server
 Managed a staff of 5 or more waiters/waitresses per event for strong execution and customer satisfaction
 Handled event details for parties consisting of 50-250+ guests at weddings, graduations,communions, anniversaries and
more
 Served as primary point of contact for guests during highly detailed events with timed aspects
 Decorated party rooms, tables, and buffet for special themed events (weddings, baby showers, birthdays)
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Art Director and Graphic Designer for Chester Magazine – Widener University Relations Intern May-September 2014
http://issuu.com/chestermagazine/docs/chestermag_lrsingles_fa14/1
The Magazine Journalism and Writing class taught at Widener University was given a grant in spring 2014 to create promotion for
the city of Chester, PA. Though I was not part of the class, a professorrecommended my design work to the magazine’s creator,
and I was hired to design the magazine over the summer term. My work included:
 Designing the inaugural issue of Chester Magazine for the city of Chester, city officials, and Widener University
 Using InDesign software to create visually appealing spreads for readers using pictures and stories written & taken by
students
 Working with a team of 5 writers and 2 senior designers on editing body copy and visual graphics to create final 28-page
mini magazine
Senior Capstone Project
Shriners Hospitalsfor Children -- Ambassadors for Love Program September 2014-April 2015
Completed as a senior Capstone project, a promotional ambassadorcampaign was created from scratch for Shriners Hospitals for
Children in Philadelphia. The program would enable past patients and community members to either stay involved or become
involved with the hospitaland its mission. Ambassadors for Love was developed to include multiple volunteers roles ranging from
executive board members, to pen pals, to college caregivers. Shriners hoped to continue relationships with past patients; the
program allowed for two-way communication both inside and outside of the hospital. An initiation event was also planned, and a
media kit designed,for Shriners to hold and utilize in the future. My responsibilities during development of the campaign
included:
 Creating foundation of program, organizing ambassadorroles, and developing program systemof rewards
 Designing program newsletter that would be sent to possible ambassador homes
 Designing and editing promotional materials including: flyers, newsletter, postcard,and social media posts
 Writing and editing media kit for event usage: newsletter, photo opportunity,and fundraising letter
AWARDS AND HONORS
The Comcast Communication Studies Prize – Outstanding Scholarship and Distinction Widener University – May 2015
The Gregory Nearing Prize – Most Outstanding in Behavioral Sciences Widener University – May 2015
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) – Secretary
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity – Social Events Chair (Public Relations Chair & Secretary)
RELATED SKILLS
Social Media – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
Design Software – Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Personal skills and attributes – organization, time management, strong writing/editing, project management, attention to detail
References available upon request