Sarah Mirabelli has over 10 years of experience in executive assistant and event coordination roles. She currently works as the Foundation Assistant for the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, where her responsibilities include managing grants, planning fundraising events, maintaining websites/directories, and generating communications. Previously, she held roles as a Project Manager and Program Coordinator, where she planned meetings, trained staff, and assisted with operations. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Native American Studies from the University of Oklahoma.
1. SARAH MIRABELLI 1651 W. PRATT UNIT 1B CHICAGO, IL 60626
SARAH.B.MIRABELLI@GMAIL.COM
918-809-1927
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Diligent, detail-oriented Executive Assistant and Foundation Coordinator knowledgeable of all office functions, with a
solid background in the medical and hospitality fields. Excels at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment,
completing projects within time and budget constraints. Superior telephone, customer service, and computer skills
with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
EXPERIENCE
SAEM AND FOUNDATION ASSISTANT
Society for Academic Emergency Medicine November 2013 – Present
· Work directly with Foundation and Grants manager and assist with managing the grant-seeking activities of the
Society and the Foundation, as well as the grant-making activities of the Foundation
· Plan and organize special events including the SAEMF first silent auction event and 2015 Fund Run
· Plan and execute annual fundraising events, awareness events, and business meetings for donors and board
members
· Update and maintain information on the SAEM and SAEM Foundation website and directories
· Generate communications with current and potential donors via email, newsletters, social media, and website
· Work with the SAEM Foundation Board of Trustees and Development Committee to implement new fundraising
strategies, campaigns, and appeals
· Solicit corporate sponsors for events and grants
· Assist in preparation for Annual meeting, Regional Meetings and affiliated organization meetings
· Provide staff support to academies, committees, special interest groups, etc.
· Write articles and announcements for SAEM Newsletter, electronic newsletters, and SAEMF donor newsletter
PROJECT MANAGER AND ASSISTANT TO VP OF OPERATIONS
Creative Counsel, LLC April 2012 – November 2013
· Provided administrative support to the President and VP of Operations
· Increased productivity through superior client interaction and prior department experience
· Created and executed numerous projects using Excel and PowerPoint
· Reorganized vendor management procedures within the company, including statements of work, purchase
orders, service agreements, proposals, and retention letters
· Arranged training classes for new CRM software for Outlook and managed team expectations
· Carried out all event planning and coordination for meetings, conferences, and training seminars
· Participated in corporate operations, including strategic planning, budgeting and profitability, strategy
evaluation, service agreement implementation and client support
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Creative Group, Inc. August 2009 - April 2012
· Focused client expectations through meetings related to budget updates, meeting space information, food and
beverage, audio visual, hotel rooms, air travel, ground transportation and off-site events
· Qualified sites and vendors for upcoming meetings and events through destination visits
· Provided registration assistance and database management for attendees and clients during the pre-planning
process, organized housing and the travel for large groups
· Designed and produced various marketing pieces, informational and promotional campaigns and invitations and
custom welcome kits for meeting facilitation
· Served as direct point of contact for client, vendors and participants concerning meeting specifications,
preferences, registration, cancellations, schedules and cost summaries
· Revamped the orientation process for all new hires, which was implemented company-wide
· Led large systems conversion and employed training courses for staff and trainers on software applications,
database development and all types of reporting for clients
· Assisted IT personnel as a Computer Coach, Social Media Chair and SharePoint Trainer
2. SARAH MIRABELLI 1651 W. PRATT UNIT 1B CHICAGO, IL 60626
SARAH.B.MIRABELLI@GMAIL.COM
918-809-1927
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH AND NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES
University of Oklahoma, College of Arts and Sciences, Norman, OK - 2007
· Minor: Psychology
· Graduated with High Honors
· Contributing Editor and Writer to “Are You Doing Fine, Oklahoma?” Oklahoma during the first 100 years
PROFICIENCES
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher & Outlook; SharePoint; iMIS; Sitefinity; Creative Edge Tool;
ProLaw; ACT; Prophet; Salesforce.com; QuickBooks; Cvent; StarCite; Adobe: Photoshop & Acrobat; Zen Cart;
InDesign; Database Management; Website Development; CRM understanding; Vendor sourcing; Copyediting;
Network for Good
COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT
· Leader and music mentor for DCFS Bring The Music Initiative
· Co-Chair and fundraising lead for DCFS Bring The Music Initiative’s “Jam for the Cause”