Ruth Watson

Provide administrative and operational support for a commercial real estate firm, assisting leadership and coordinating internal communications. Manage scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation for executive staff and client meetings. Maintain organized filing systems, both physical and digital, for contracts, leases, and confidential documents.

Office Manager & Administrative Assistant at Bay City (2024-03 – Present)

• Provide administrative and operational support for a commercial real estate firm, assisting leadership and coordinating internal communications.
• Manage scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation for executive staff and client meetings.
• Maintain organized filing systems, both physical and digital, for contracts, leases, and confidential documents.
• Coordinate office supply procurement, equipment maintenance, and vendor relationships to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Assist in onboarding new employees and managing internal processes to support team productivity and compliance.

Events & Promotions Coordinator Manager at Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (2021-07 – 2024-03)

• Planned and executed 12+ large-scale community events annually to drive engagement and downtown revitalization.
• Collaborated with clients to define event goals for meetings, conferences, and conventions.
• Oversaw all vendor logistics, including contracts, permits, W9s, insurance certificates, and paperwork.
• Managed inventory across four storage facilities to ensure timely event preparation.
• Built strategic event calendars, avoiding conflicts with major holidays and community events.
• Delivered varied experiences such as one-day festivals, recurring park events, and branded activations.
• Represented the organization at the International Downtown Association (IDA) conference.
• Led event setup and breakdown while supervising on-site programming and vendor performance.

Park Steward, Parks & Programming Team at Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (2016-06 – 2021-07)

• Maintained public parks through landscaping and direct visitor engagement to support a welcoming environment.
• Provided visitor services and community information during public events.
• Authored incident reports and completed daily administrative documentation.
• Acted as on-site resource for event details and Downtown Partnership initiatives.

Administrative Assistant, Human Resources at Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (2020-01 – 2020-06)

• Supported the VP of HR with confidential personnel management and employee relations.
• Drafted communications, handled accounting support tasks, and assisted in onboarding and records management.
• Coordinated facility operations and staff scheduling for park-related programs.
• Utilized Microsoft Word, Excel, and Great Plains software for administrative tasks.

Early Childhood Education – New Spiritual Foundation Christian Academy (2010 – 2012)