Mary Elizabeth MiCari
MaryElizabethMiCari@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Over 15 years administrative experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere
Excellent customer relations
Follows procedure but also work autonomously
Extensive experience in record-keeping
Teaching Voice, Acting, Theatrical Make Up
Teaching Arts Appreciation
Supervised more than 15 employees
Management of client expectations
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite,
Raizer’s Edge Software
Quickbooks
Veterinary Software
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
New York Law School 2007 – 2008
Stewardship Associate, Department of Development and Alumni Relations
Manager of large fundraising Gala for NYLS special building initiative.
Manager of major research project (internet, phone, written correspondence).
Reorganization and updating of alumni and donor database including
Reorganization of all bookkeeping records
Daily check posting on Raiser’s Edge Software
Close contact with Alumni.
Assisted on all alumni events and symposia
Oversaw Student Workers
Genesis Repertory Ensemble, Inc. 1998 – 2007
Managing Director, Arts & Education Programs
Organization of all production needs including
o Financial manager (spearheaded all contract negotiations, business plans, and production budgets).
o Led all research teams and managed the preparation of all grant proposals.
o Assisted in the creation of advertising campaigns.
o Chief presenter to funding organizations, vendors, and board of directors.
o Hiring of all technical and backstage, artistic, and/or administrative staff.
Community Outreach Manager for main office (Manhattan) and Queens and Brooklyn satellite offices.
Interface with local politicians, community boards, and merchants.
Coordinate volunteer base of company.
Cancer Research Institute 1999 – 2001
Special Events Assistant and Grants Associate
Assisted in all facets of the development and execution of fund raising events including
o Donation processing
o Payments and acknowledgement letters
o Permits and other applications
Updated all databases using Microsoft Gift Software
Coordinated all grant applications for international scientists
o Processing of all grant information and disbursements
Arranged Scientific Council Meetings
Redrafted all documents: business plans, proposals and newsletters
Astoria Veterinary Group 1995 – 1999
Office Manager
Managed day-to-day operations including
o Staff work schedules and assignments
o Office supplies and other non-medical inventory
o Payroll and accounts receivables
o Organized Insurance claim forms
o Monthly newsletter for clients information
o Client databases and health records.
Managed all written correspondence including memos, letters, and flyers.
Brooklyn Veterinary Group, Inc.
Practice Manager/Assistant to Head of Practice for network of veterinary practices, which include Staten Island Veterinary Group, Marine Park Veterinary Group, and Sheepshead Bay Veterinary Group
Personal assistant to head of practice (Dr. Anthony Miele) including personal and business calendar.
Personnel Manager responsible for
o All staff hires
o Staff work schedules and assignments
Payroll and accounts receivables manager (all practices)
Human Resources responsibilities:
o Insurance, Workers compensation, pension plans.
o Created and managed databases specific to each practice
Manager of client database and medical records
Managed all written correspondence including memos, letters, and flyers.
o Published client newsletters: Information, updates and events.
Attended all planning meetings
Front office manager:
o Maintained office supplies and other non-medical inventory
o Manager of all travel, hotel, and meeting arrangement – on and off-site(s).
Other Professional Experience
Member, I.A.T.S.E. Local 798 (International Alliance of Technical Stage Employees)
o Hair & Make-up design and staff for theatrical, film, and television production
Member, AEA – Actors Equity Association
o Professional Actress
Professional Costume Designer
Guest Make Up Artist Percriptives NYC
Teacher Acting and Singing Genesis Repertory Ensemble
Teacher CWA Retiree Division
Education
BA Brooklyn College, Brooklyn NY Theater Arts
NYS Licensed Cosmetologist
