1. Celina M. Robinson
9 Ashland Ave. Buffalo, NY 14222 (716)512-4487 Celinabr@Buffalo.edu
C u r r i c u l u m V i t a e
Experience
Perfumania, Cheektowaga, NY
America’s Largest Discount Fragrance Retailer
Assistant Store Manager, 3/14- Present
Complete Payroll, scheduling, shipment,sales logs, opening and closing storepaperwork
Conduct interviews and train new hires
Implement new tactics for increasingstoreproductivityscoresand sales figures
Assist in openingnew branch
Titan Entertainment Corporation, Amherst, NY
Event Rental Company
Events Coordinator, 4/13- 10/13
Worked with clientstoplanand executeevents
Hired and directed skilledentertainers for weddings,festivals,childrenparties,and special events
Advertised andnetworked throughsocialmedia,organizations,andevents
Increased revenuethrough partypackagecreation
Created sponsorship packagesfor largeevents
Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY
A regional center for trauma, burn, rehabilitation and cardiac care
Community Health Promoter, 4/12-1/13
Organized health fairs,communityengagementmeetings,farmersmarket,and summeryouth program
Assistedin creatingand executingwellnessprogramand workshops withinthecommunity
Attend meeting,conventions,and conferenceswith profitand non-profitorganizations
Accomplished powerpointpresentations,data entry,listserves,and prepofdocument distribution
Conducted a GreatLakes Health Show on local radiostationWUFO1080AM
Victoria's Secret, Amherst, NY
A leading specialty retailer of lingerie and beauty products
Beauty Consultant, Cashier, and Pink Girl 9/11-8/12
Did makeovers for promotional events
Assistedcustomers in selectingtheperfectperfumes for gifts andthemselves
Cashed out customerswhileofferinga wonderfulcustomerserviceexperience
Latin American Student Association, Buffalo, NY
A large cultural organization of the international council at The University at Buffalo
Publications Director, 1/11-5/12
Designed and distributed weeklyfliers/created and distributes bi-weeklynewsletter
Increased membership via networkingthrough social mediaand tablingevents
Organized and attendsall events,meetings,fundraisers,and Performances
Epic Restaurant and lounge/ Gramma Mora’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant., Buffalo, NY
Local Bar and Restaurant Establishments
Latin Dance Event Promotions, 11/11-3/12
Created weeklyeventsthrough BuffaloLatinNights
Supervised and hired DJ,doorman,and photographer
2. Advertised andnetworked throughprint,social media,organizations,and events
Cato’s Clothing, Batavia, NY
A leading specialty retailer of women's fashions and accessories
Promotions Manager for Event, 5/11
Conducted radioadvertising
Executed on-linesocial networkingand promoting
Implemented Flier design and distributing
Booked photographers and models
Recognized by branch management for an excellent and outstandingjob performance
Campus Tee’s, Amherst, NY
Leading apparel store for the University at Buffalo
Sales Associate, 9/10-12/11
Cashed out customers and promoted company deals
Unpacked, folded, and stocked all apparel on display
Sold merchandiseat events, sports games and graduations
Closed out register and shut down the storefor the night
Belgusto’s Restaurant, Batavia, NY
Italian restaurant in the Holiday Inn Batavia location
Waitress 8/09-2/10
Served all designated customers properly and suggested our specials and deals
Opened and closed the entirerestaurant
Set up and broke down the entirefruit and salad bar
Served large parties and banquets when needed
WGCC 90.7FM “THE MUSIC FM” Batavia, NY
FCC licensed station with a 25 mile broadcast radius
Radio Personality2/09-5/10
Spoke as On-air personality (took callers,orchestrated music selection, created radio advertisements)
Hosted Annual 90.7 Rockfest Concert
Promoted radiocontests and giveaways for concerts,movies, and events
Reached around 25 thousand listeners
Tully’s Restaurant, Batavia, NY
Chain sports restaurant and bar
Hostess 12/07-12/08
Kept hostess station organized and tidy
Controlled seating rotation for fellow hostesses
Seated customers in a quick and efficient manner
Completed all close out paperwork
The Daily News, Batavia, NY
Leading publication of its area informing 15,465 citizens
Graphic Design Internship, 5/08
Designed graphic ads placed intothe Livingston County Daily
Shadowed Graphic Design Department
3. Six Flags, Darien, NY
National amusement park
Cold Side Cook and Hostess Summers 04, 05, and 07
Worked as the cold side cook and Hostess at Beaver Brothers Restaurant duringsummer 2004
Worked at thefood servicestands during summer 2005 and 2007
Worked at the brew and beverage stands duringsummer 2007
Education
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Buffalo, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, concentration in critical Studies (GPA: 3.5) (Spring 2010-Spring 2012)
Inducted memberoftheBetachapteroftheTau Sigma Honor Society
GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Batavia, NY
Associates Degree in Communication & Mass Media (Deans List) (Spring 2008-Spring 2010)
GENESEE VALLEY BOCES, Batavia, NY
2 year Certification in Graphic Design (Spring 2006-Spring 2008)
Organizations
Entertainment WNY
Local special event and talent provider www.EntertainmentWNY.com
CEO
2013 – Present
Advise music talent in next steps to achieve their goals (vocal, instrumental, and theatrical)
Book talent to shows and events
Hold Latin dance events through Monarch Dance Company (co-founder)
Direct client events by catering to their specialized needs i.e. singles nights or industry network mixers
Producer for the Annual Evolution Fashion show to benefit the Impact Artists Gallery
Bible Society of WNY
Board Member
February 2013 – Present
Provide scripture to WNY
Promote the word through running a booth at “Taking it to the streets” local event
Impact Art Gallery
Co-Chair Woman
August 2013 – Present
Organizing the largest wearable art fashion show in upstate NY.
Run auditions,hold rehearsals, order supplies,social promotion, book judges,DJ, vendors and acts,backstage day
of show, and hosting.
"Lets Get Moving!" Health Fair
Buffalo Health Fair and Educational Symposium
Media Committee Member
April 2011– 2013
Working with organizations: The American Diabetes Association,Erie County Medical Center (ECMC)
Corporation, Grupo Ministerial, Healthcare Education Project, Kaleida Health, Masten Block Club Coalition, NYS
AFLO-CIO - Buffalo WNY Labor Council for Latin American Advancement & Coalition Black Trade Unionists,
P2 Collaborative of WNY/WNY Health Equity Coalition, Public Policy and Education Fund and UNYTS.
4. Latin American Student Association
A large cultural organization of the international council at The University at Buffalo
Publications Director
January 2011– May 2012
Designed and distributed weekly flyers/ created and distributes bi-weekly newsletter
Increased membership via networking through social media and tabling events
Organized and attends all events,meetings, fundraisers, and performances
WGCC 90.7FM “THE MUSIC FM”
FCC licensed station with a 25 mile broadcast radius
Radio Personality
February 2009– May 2010
On-air personality (took callers, orchestrated music selection, created radio advertisements)
Hosted Annual 90.7 Rockfest Concert
Promoted radio contests and giveaways for concerts, movies, and events
Alma Nanichi Dance Team
Latin Dance Team
Dancer
October 2010– May 2012
1st Place Trophy and $1000 prize at International Fiesta Competition 2012
Puertorican Day Parade performances
Salsa Socials Weekly
Fashion Industry
Freelance Model
July 2002– Present
15 Shows:
Fashion Bug Promotions Fashion Show 2004
GCASA's Red ribbon week Fashion Show 2009
Cato's Fashions at the Downs Casino 2010
GCC's LUX, Reche'Reche', Soriee, Fashion Forward, Enrout 2010, 2011, 13,14, 15
UB's Design and Dreams Fashion for Strength, for Life, and for Suicide Prevention 2010,11,12
HEAT Fashion Show Niagara Falls 2011
Buffalo's Next Generation Fashion shows Fall 2013 and Spring 2014
Computer Skills
Adobe: Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop CS6
Microsoft: Excel, Office, Outlook, Publisher, and Word
Final Cut Pro and Movie Maker
References
Jessica Leizak
Store Sales Manager
Perfumania Fragrance Retailer
Walden Galleria, Cheektowaga, NY 14215
(716) 698-8343
Kurtis Kasprzak
Manager
Titan Entertainment Corporation
4430 Bailey Ave. Amherst, NY 14226
716-877-440 EXT 306
Kurtis@ent-connection.com
5. Maria Kowalski
President/Board of Directors
Impact Artists Gallery
2495 Main St, #545 Buffalo, NY 14214
716-579-4842
Mekimpact@gmail.com