Christina Calabrese

About Christina Calabrese

Programme and Events Consultant with over nine years of experience coordinating…

Experience

1. Programme and Events Consultant

   UNICEF

   Nov 2016 — Present

   Coordinate logistical and technical aspects for conferences, meetings, workshops, webinars and outreach events, such as: securing appropriate venues, managing on-site volunteers, booking catering vendors, compiling event program materials, and generating and managing extensive attendee databases • Manage SWA’s $6 million annual budget and all financial transactions, including overseeing donor relations - reporting to six donors (DFID, DGIS, DFAT, USAID, BMGF, SIDA). Monitor allocation of funds across cost centers and perform grant utilization analysis and forecasting according to unit’s programmatic work plan and donor proposals (requires familiarity with VISION, InSight, Service Gateway, eTools, etc.). Facilitate donor reports, SWA Steering Committee and governance and finance reporting documents • Engage SWA’s partners (200+ organizations) in relevant activities (webinars, bilateral meetings, etc) of interest and execute the Partnership Drive Due Diligence and Welcome Orientation for new partners • Assist with contract processing and management, including SSAs, PCAs, LTAs, institutional contracts, individual consultancies, and low- value contracts with UNICEF vendors, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies • Provide travel assistance to staff, maintain travel budgetary control records, brief staff on visas, security clearance, and documentation procedures • Manage the calendar for the Office of the Associate Director (OAD), the Global Nutrition Section Chief • Effectively communicate with the Office of the Executive Director (OED) on behalf of the PD Section to ensure successful execution of UNGA events • Maintain large volumes of information, such as: communication records for historical reference, information filing, organization, dissemination (contact database, event project materials, workflow, etc.), and provide data analysis • Provide support as needed to the SWA Steering Committee Executive

Skills

• Event Planning
• Market Analysis
• Mixology
• International Relations
• Organization Skills
• Wine & Spirits Industry
• Violin
• Performance Motivation
• Cpr Certified
• Promotional
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Bartending
• Motorcycling
• International Education
• Social Skills
• Brand Development
• Product Marketing
• Resourcefulness
• Serve Safe Certified
• Relationship Marketing
• Intercultural Education
• Intercultural Relations
• Project Coordination
• Cultural Diversity
• Modeling
• Event Management
• Social Justice
• Special Events Coordination
• Tips Certified
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Cultural Awareness
• Money Management
• Servsafe Alcohol Certified
• Travel Planning
• Sushi
• Events Coordination
• Dealing Cards
• Spanish
• Marketing
• Prioritize Workload