Maureen Iannessa has over 24 years of experience in communications, event planning and management, and curriculum development. She owns and operates Gala Event Promotions, where she oversees all aspects of event planning and execution, including logistics, budgeting, and marketing. Previously, she worked as a Title I teacher developing and implementing lesson plans aligned with Common Core standards. She also owned A Fabulous Florist and spearheaded business development, operations, and expanding floral service offerings for weddings and events. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech Communications and Marketing and an Elementary Education Certificate.

1. MAUREEN IANNESSA
8957 Old Perry Highway | Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-335-4222 | mauriannessa@yahoo.com | www.linkedin.com/in/maureeniannessa
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Event Planning & Management / Corporate Training / Curriculum Development
Professional Summary:
 24-year recordof directingcommunicationobjectivesand
techniquestoensure thoroughrelayof information.
 Talentforoptimizingindustryknowledge andinstruction
experience topromote marketinginitiatives.
 Proven abilitytobuildanddevelopcurriculum, while training
and managingteamstoachieve goals.
 Thrive infast-paced,multifacetedarenawithchallengesand
continual growth;ensuringclientsatisfaction.
Areas of Expertise:
 CommunicationTechniques
 Events& Promotions
 ProcessInstruction&Training
 ProjectManagement
 CurriculumDesignProficiency
 MarketingObjectives
 SalesGoals& Analysis
 Team Building
EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Proprietor | 3/2007 – Present
Gala Event Promotions, Pittsburgh, PA
Direct day-to-day operations for professional corporate events and promotions; serves in role of
Promotional Directoroversee all aspectsof eventplanning and execution. Supervise activities from event
development to implementation of creative site planning. Manage processes required to stage events.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Increase projectproductivitybymonitoringpre-eventdevelopmentandon-site preparations toinclude
complexlogisticsplanningof food,beveragesandeventspecificinventory.
 Ensure professionalcreationof clientrequested site objectivesinvolvingequipmentaccommodations;
electrical equipmentandsuppliesinclude models,vendors,productionandaudiovisual items.
 Maintainthoroughbudget demandsthroughapplicationof managementtechniques;exceedevent
goals by tracking expendituresandinventoryand resource oversight.
 Instituted applicationof marketingtechniquesto eventplanningand successful promotions; delivered
professionalstaff trainingtoaccommodate ticketing,registrationandeffectivecommunicationtips.
 Successful ClientEventsinclude: AnEnchantedAfternoon –PrincessLuncheon,Retail ShoppingMalls,
Boat & Car Shows,FashionShows,Craft&VendorShows.
Title I Reading & Math Teacher | 9/2006 – 8/2015
The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, Midland, PA
Instructed Title I students in the subjects of reading and math through utilization of Blackboard
Collaborativeonline tool.Independentlydesignedandimplementedlessonplansto steer student interest.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Foresawstudentneedsandadaptedinstructional materials,applyingtoindividual learningobjectives
while functioningasa PSSA Proctor; aidedstudentexperienceby provision of new teachertraining.
 Provided well-developedcurriculumreading aligningwithCommonCore Standards; oversaw student
progress,feedbackandperformance goals.

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 Appliedexperience andbackgroundtoserve incollateral roles,suchas, ParentInvolvement
Representative,Gate Starr Teacher, Art Club Advisor,Conference Coordinatorand School Event
Promotor.
Proprietor | 6/1992 – 10/2006
A Fabulous Florist, Pittsburgh, PA
Spearheaded business development and daily operations for florist business; planned and administered
budget, client projects, and optimized cost. Developed business services, goals and productivity.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Oversawcreationof floral design tocomplete clientorders andbuildbusinessbrandandreputation.
 Improved operationsbymonitoring purchasing,salesandmarketing; managedprocessesrelatedto
billing,payroll,staff trainingandbusinessdevelopment.
 Expandedbusinessopportunities throughdeliveringof expertfloralservicesforweddingsandevents.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Hosting Meetings | Policy & Procedural Presentations | Classroom Instruction | Media Advertisements | Product
Promotions | Client Relations | Marketing Campaigns | Sales Goals & Planning | Logistics Organization
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary Education Certificate Program, 1990 | University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communications/Marketing, 1980 | Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
CERTIFICATIONS
Pennsylvania Certification – Instructional II Elementary K-6 | Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Act 34 State Police Criminal Record Check | Act 73 FBI Criminal Background Check