Monica Colonna

Senior Manager, Recruitment Events at St. George’s University

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Experienced Event Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the Leisure & Travel industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Negotiation, Sales, Event Management, and Team Building.

Experience

  • St. George's University (Full-time · 7 yrs 3 mos)
    • Manager, Recruitment Events
      May 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

    • Admissions Officer for Recruitment Initiatives
      May 2019 - Aug 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Jewel Restaurant (400 Broadhollow Rd (Rt 110), Melville, NY 11747)
    • Catering Director
      Apr 2017 - May 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Catering and Corporate Event Specialist
      May 2013 - Apr 2017 · 4 yrs

      Specializing in booking corporate and private events at Jewel Restaurant. All types of events -including, but not limited to, corporate conferences, "lunch and learn" meetings, private dinners, weddings, milestone events and more!

  • Owner, Travel & Event Specialist at Monica & Anthony CruiseOne
    May 2012 - Jan 2017 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    As Owner and Manager, I am hands-on and working every facet of the business. Our company offers competitive rates on all-inclusive resort vacations and cruises. Most importantly our focus is providing the best customer service possible. We are happy to announce we've directed our focus and attention to large groups, (corporate conferences, faith-based trips, reunions, and individuals with special needs) to better serve ALL of our clients with their travel goals and dreams. We also offer competitive rates on travel insurance and land excursions.

  • Children's Theater Teacher at Finding His Light Within
    Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 · 10 mos

    Theater teacher for children and teenagers, offering them the opportunity to grow emotionally and spiritually through theater arts. Classes were a compilation of voice and body warm-ups, theater games, improvisation, and rehearsals for recital. Students showcased their work at our June Recital.

  • Business Coordinator at Fair Media Council
    2012 - 2012 · Less than a year