NICOLE PASSANTE

Vernon, New York 315.404.7523 passante.nicole@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/npassante SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Accomplished, deeply driven business strategist with a successful track record as an astute communicator, educator, and business improvement leader. Conceptualizes and orchestrates marketing campaigns that effectively reinforce and build brand images. Respected, enthusiastic leader with proven ability to develop and implement business development, sales, marketing, and PR strategies to acquire new customers and retain existing accounts. Demonstrates strong competency in team leadership, collaboration, and problem solving, with the ability to cultivate and nurture long-term business relationships with all levels of professionals. EDUCATION Nazareth College of Rochester, Rochester, New York Master of Science in Education, 2009 Summa Cum Laude, GPA: 3.98 St. John Fisher College, Rochester, New York Bachelor of Science in Management, 2006 Concentration: Marketing Minor: Communications Study Abroad: Instituto Italiano, Summer 2005 NYS CERTIFICATION Business and Marketing Education (Gr. K-12), Nazareth College of Rochester, Rochester, New York Coordinator of Work-Based Learning for Career Development, Nazareth College of Rochester, Rochester, New York RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Account Executive Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Utica, New York, 9/2011 3/2012 Prospected and developed new client relationships, as well as maintained and managed advertising accounts for local ABC, FOX and My Network TV television affiliates Coordinated and prepared media schedules and proposals for clients ensuring maximum return on investment Generated revenue for station by retaining existing business and developing new business Attained budgeted revenue goals through effective solicitations and promotions Brand Strategist Social X Code, Vernon, New York, 5/2006 9/2011 Expanded the competitive edge of the organization by creating innovative visual solutions to meet and exceed the communication needs of clients in a variety of industries Leveraged design expertise with in-depth knowledge of cultural trends to develop cutting-edge, compelling solutions Worked closely with client stakeholders to determine business needs, conceptualize vision for brand development, and develop appropriate promotional and marketing materials, ensuring completion of multiple projects within restrictive deadlines Sales Associate Ann Taylor Loft, Rochester, New York, 12/2006 6/2007 Enhanced the shopper experience by providing clients with an exceptional level of customer service Collaborated on creating compelling visual displays to best promote the designers various product lines Generated sales revenue to meet and exceed competitive sales quotas Media Assistant\Assistant Media Buyer Jay Advertising, Rochester, New York, 9/2006 12/2006 Ensured the success of current and proposed media plans by preparing budgets, formal estimates, and statistical/analytical reports Collected and compiled market research using both a national and local database Managed all contracts between clients, media representatives, and Jay Advertising

NICOLE PASSANTE, CONTINUED EXPERIENCE College and Career Readiness Program Coordinator /Financial Literacy Program Coordinator Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls, Albany, New York, 7/2012 Present Coordinate and develop the College Access Program that focuses on generating awareness of college and scholarship opportunities for diverse and underrepresented student populations in grades 9-12 Collaborate with colleagues across the Brighter Choice Charter Foundation to create a plan of action for college and career readiness for students from middle school to high school Create a college events timeline for all grade levels to increase student exposure to college culture Plan and facilitate grade level specific college readiness workshops Maintain, further develop and build relationships between college representatives and ALH Organize the school college fair to introduce students to various types of colleges, opportunities and expectations Develop career exploration and development resources Organize and expand the College and Career Resource Center with up-to-date information on careers, colleges and scholarships Develop and implement school wide College and Career Readiness Program curriculum Serve as school liaison to various colleges and universities Pioneer schools first Financial Literacy Program that will be implemented as a graduation requirement for all students Coordinate and develop the curriculum for a sustainable financial literacy program that will be implemented as a graduation requirement to educate and equip students with the essential life skills Cultivate relationships with community organizations to mobilize resources to be utilized and integrated into the financial literacy program AmeriCorps VISTA Fellow Siena College Office of Academic Engagement, Loudonville, New York, 7/2012 Present Develop sustainable, long-term, developmental campus-community partnerships between Siena College and non-profit organizations focused on fighting poverty throughout the Capital Region Build and stimulate civic engagement by fostering reciprocal relationships between Siena students, faculty, administration and the local community Participate in community and campus events, promoting and generating awareness of the Siena VISTA program and the AmeriCorps VISTA mission Supervise and mentor Siena College Bonner Scholar on career readiness related activities Collaborate with AmeriCorps and Siena College colleagues to mobilize partner organization and college resources to provide solutions to community needs Participate in Community Development and Social Justice Seminars to discuss key issues surrounding poverty School Aged Childcare Program Multi-Site Director YMCA of the Greater Tri Valley, New Hartford, New York, 3/2012 6/2012 Supervised staff and school aged children, overseeing overall management of four child care program sites Modeled professionalism and leadership qualities while providing opportunities for staff leadership and development Collaborated with program staff in creating, planning, and implementing the program curriculum Created and maintained a welcoming, inviting, clean environment to ensure the health and safety of children at all times Business Teacher/Girls JV Head Soccer Coach/ Advisor Westmoreland High School, Westmoreland, New York, 9/2009 6/2011 Created an environment of high performance for students at various educational levels by designing and delivering engaging, interactive lessons in Sports Marketing, Marketing, Business Communications, Business Law, Web Design, and Keyboarding Advised and educated upperclassmen on the college and career exploration process as well as job readiness skills and professionalism Concurrently trained and motivated student athletes in the techniques and strategies to achieve high levels of academic and athletic success Collaborated with administration, parents, and students to develop a blueprint for educational and life success Nominated by a student as an influential educator at the Congressional Youth Leadership Council

NICOLE PASSANTE, CONTINUED Member Services Representative First Source Credit Union, New Hartford, New York, 5/2004 8/2006 Delivered performance-focused direction in effectively responding to a variety of member transactions and requests Established and maintained strong relationships while adhering to Member Service standards Ensured the highest degree of accuracy in preparing and verifying night-drop deposits and cash drawers RECOGNITIONS Nazareth College of Rochester Award of Excellence Congressional Youth Leadership Council Influential Educator Nominee LEADERSHIP ROLES & ACTIVITIES Student Mentor: Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls, Albany, New York, 2012 Present Facilitator: Inspire 2013 Conference, Loudonville, New York, 2013 Facilitator: Community Forum: Future of Albany Youth, Loudonville, New York, 2013 Advisor: Westmoreland High School, Westmoreland, New York, 2010 2011 Girls JV Head Soccer Coach: Westmoreland High School, Westmoreland, New York, 2010 2011 Womens Collegiate Soccer Team Member: St. John Fisher College, Rochester, New York, 2002 2006 COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Suite Microsoft Expression Web Adobe Creative Suite Applications

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