Emily Schonberg

Point Pleasant, NJ
Email: emilymariepk5@gmail.com

Phone: 732.948.9426

OBJECTIVE
A passionate and dedicated communications professional seeking opportunities to bring value to a communications team
through the crafting of messages and engaging of stakeholders.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University - New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ
Master of Communication and Information Studies
Current GPA: 3.9 (A=4.0)
Concordia CollegeNew York, Bronxville, NY
Bachelor of Arts, English
Cum Laude

Expected December 2016

May 2009

EXPERIENCE
Make-A-Wish New Jersey, Monroe Township, NJ
January 2015 present
Manager of External Events
April 2016 - present
Responsible for the management and growth of 150+ annual external events, ensuring the successful retention of
targeted revenue goals per fiscal year
Act as Foundation representative for internal and external speaking engagements, including Foundation's 2016 Gala
recognizing Coach Tom Coughlin with 600+ attendees
Identify impactful wish testimony of children and families for events, speaking engagements, website, and social
media content
Prepare wish families and Foundation senior leadership for speaking and event engagements
Plan, facilitate, and execute event logistics for on premise external events
Generate content, press releases, and media alerts for increased awareness and engagement in the Foundation's
mission
Lead reviewer of third party event proposals including advertisement and marketing materials to ensure compliance.
Provide strategic plans to increase philanthropic efforts from school-aged youth through Kids for Wish Kids
program
Administrative Support & Reporting Coordinator
April 2015 - April 2016
Streamlined processes for increased efficiency of accounts payable, facilities management, and office management
as interim Office Manager
Introduced Foundation to online survey platforms and edited wish family satisfaction surveys for ease of readability
and increased participation and response rate
Realized vision of the president and chief executive officer to enhance the charmed experience of the castle facility
for wish children
Supported the president and chief executive officer and chief financial officer through keeping of schedules,
coordinating meetings and travel, collating and preparing materials for Board Meetings, accurate taking of the
Board Minutes, and coordinating important document delivery and signage with key Board members
Conceptualized, coordinated, and executed all details and logistics of the Foundation's staff events, including
holiday parties and staff appreciation days
Special Events Intern
January 2015 April 2015
Lead Master of Ceremony for the MAWNJs Annual Wish Child Talent Show
Designed content for the foundations website and social media platforms to increase awareness and engagement.
Innovated marketing strategies for the Foundations Walk for Wishes in an effort to generate revenue and increase
participation.

Emily Schonberg
Point Pleasant, NJ
Email: emilymariepk5@gmail.com

Phone: 732.948.9426

Successful solicitation of in-kind donations of exclusive and unique nature for the silent auction of the Foundation's
annual Gala
Created and maintained participant databases for the 2015 Gala event
Sundaes, Manasquan, NJ
February 2011 April 2015
Manager
Manager of high-volume specialty dessert shop, serving on average 400-500 customers a night during peak season
Responsible for generating profit through ensuring efficiency, expediency, product quality, and customer service of
full 20 person staff
Lead trainer of new hires, including handling all monies exchanged, recipes of all menu items, and 30+ tasks
Accountable for the safe, registers, and all monetary transactions during evening shifts
Advise and handle catering event orders and design recommendation; skilled at cake decorating and free-writing on
cakes for special occasions
Successfully supported shop owner in building and maintaining customer loyalty through rewards program and
establishing rapport
Common Agenda, Brielle, NJ
September 2010 February 2011
Research & Administrative Assistant Intern
Excelled in editing and proofreading promotional and marketing materials, including website maintenance
Successful event coordination of all aspects of the companys Christmas party within budget
Administrative support for recruiters and senior consultants; including research and target list generation
Conducted database maintenance, importing and updating information and updated records as a result of research
Proficient in editing and formatting resumes
Handled reception and secretarial tasks
Starbucks, Sea Girt, NJ
May 2009 September 2010
Barista
A leading in-store promoter for Starbucks VIA, the new product line of instant coffee introduced in fall of 2009
Distinguished customer relations with patrons
Skilled at creating hand-crafted espresso, coffee, and tea beverages for customers
ACADEMIC AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Received The John and Helene Brunn Kavasch Prizes for Excellence in Communication, in recognition of outstanding
academic achievement
VOLUNTEER WORK
"Project: E-Z VAN"
August 2013 - February 2014
Spearheaded a successful 3-month fundraising campaign which achieved the $75,000 goal for a new, full-size, handicapaccessible van for a family of seven, with accompaniment of two wheelchairs, and on occasion two nurses
Sandy Recovery
October 2012 February 2014
Organized Sandy Recovery efforts through Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Point Pleasant to assist families in cleaning
out their homes, providing meals and essential items, distributing donated, brand new generators and goods, volunteering at
St. Pauls soup kitchen in Bay Head, and leading recovery crews from several states on housing projects

Emily Schonberg
Point Pleasant, NJ
Email: emilymariepk5@gmail.com

Phone: 732.948.9426