Looking for new opportunities. Strategic and versatile professional experienced in new business development, recruiting talent, office management, project management as well as assisting top level executives in advertising, public relations and marketing firms in the Twin Cities and New York City.

1. REBECCA ZANGER
rebeccazanger@mac.com 612.481.0072
Strategic and versatile professional experienced in new business development, recruiting talent,
office management, project management as well as assisting top level executives in advertising,
public relations and marketing firms in the Twin Cities and New York City.
EXPERIENCE
KOHNSTAMM COMMUNICATIONS, St. Paul, MN 2013 - Present
Boutique PR firm specializing in organic consumer brands and sustainable clients
Client Service Administrative Manager/Executive Assistant
• Successfully manage new business development, prospecting and research
• Lead recruiting and hiring process by maintaining relationships with pool of candidates
• Assist both CEO and Vice President
• Assist account teams with client requests
• Manage projects, budgets and events
GOKART LABS, Digital Marketing Agency, Minneapolis, MN 2010 - 2013
Rumble Music, Sophia Learning and BringMeTheNews.com
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
• Primary contact and communicator in collaborative office of four start-up companies
• Executed special events: on-site client receptions, office holiday parties, off-site management
planning retreats and agency meetings
• Assisted CEO and all partners with scheduling, travel arrangement and various projects
• Managed human resources for GoKart and Rumble - created agency’s employee handbook,
developed procedures for orientation, recruited new staff and processed benefits
• Managed facilities - built-out of two recording studios and rebuilt after flood in the building
• Responsible for all purchasing for office. Processed reconciliation of corporate credit cards
• Ensured a consistently positive first impression to all office guests while enhancing the
agency’s cultural climate to include the multiple companies
HABERMAN, Public Relations/Advertising Agency, Minneapolis, MN 2005 - 2010
Office Manager/Accounting Manager
• Executive Assistant to President - managed projects, calendar and coordinated travel
• Accounting Manager - responsible for monthly client billing, accounts receivable, vendor
payables, expense reports, processing payroll, financial reports, client contract administration
• Managed human resources and supervised receptionist, office coordinator and interns
• Assisted with client events: Volvo for Life Awards in NYC, opening party for Wolfgang Puck’s
restaurant, 20.21 at the Walker Art Center and U.S. Pond Hockey Championships
• Planned annual offsite retreats, summer and holiday parties

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BRANDSTON PARTNERSHIP INC. International Lighting Design, New York, NY 2003 - 2005
Office Manager/Accounting Assistant
• Assisted partners with preparing RFP’s and marketing materials for commercial lighting projects
• Responsible for client billing, accounts receivable/payables and contract administration
• Performed office management and human resources duties
FALLON, Worldwide Advertising and Branding Firm, New York, NY 1998 – 2002
Assistant to Operations Director (1999-2002)
• Managed facilities including: security, cleaning and maintenance.
• Worked closely with team of architects, contractors and building management in
build-out of new office space at the Woolworth Building
• Facilitated relocations for international and transferred employees; located temporary
and permanent housing; provided New York area orientation.
• Planned agency-wide celebrations and special events
• Hired and supervised all support staff
Coordinator for Account Planning and Media Departments (1998-1999)
• Assisted 12 advertising executives with travel arrangements, expenses, projects and research
DOUGLAS ELLIMAN, Real Estate Agency, New York, NY 1994 - 1998
Licensed Residential Sales Agent
Sold condominiums and co-operative apartments in Manhattan
HARRY WILS & CO, INC. Wholesale Specialty Food Distributor, New York, NY 1991 - 1993
Office Manager/Assistant to President
• Accompanied President and sales team on sales calls to promote new product lines.
• Assisted in all aspects of the business: marketing, training, international purchasing, including
onsite visits to French manufacturers
DEAN & DELUCA, Specialty Food Importer/National Distributor, New York, NY 1988 - 1991
Assistant to Import Director
• Coordinated shipments from Europe and assisted in daily business operations
• Represented company at trade shows and processed orders
• Researched and developed test marketing processes for new product lines
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Wisconsin, Madison
• School of Arts, Letters and Science – French
• Continuing Education, The New School, New York, NY – Spanish
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in a wide range of software including Microsoft Office, Insightly CRM, iWork,
Smartsheets, SAS and QuickBooks. Actively participate in social media marketing.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member of Women Who Really Cook – founded by Sue Zelickson