CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERJUNE 2016 - CURRENT |
I am responsible for the daily operations of the company. I handle client communication (managing multiple accounts at a time), assist in scheduling, communicate with suppliers and anything else the small business work day throws at me! I also created and currently manage the company website and Facebook page.
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Assistant event manager
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Big City Bride, Chicago's favorite wedding planner, is an event planning firm located in Lincoln Park. I have been with this company since May 2013. Throughout my time, my title advanced from an intern to an assistant event manager. I have successfully assisted on-site during 30+ events (both destination and Chicago), I completely remodeled the company Pinterest page creating all new boards and photos with the new company watermark, I managed all social media accounts including the following: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Yelp. Along with these social media accounts, I have updated several wedding and event planning outlets including the following: The Knot, Style Me Pretty and Wedding Wire. I managed the website and created new content for the Big City Bride Blog and assist with any additional projects. I have been trusted with assisting celebrity clients such as: Lionel Richie (entertainment for May 2013 wedding) and Michael Stagliano's (Bachelor Pad 2 winner) wedding. Through my active promotion of Michael Stagliano's wedding on Big City Bride social media accounts, US Weekly and People Magazine released a story on their wedding, featuring pictures I snapped. Through dedication, I successfully increased likes and followers on all social media accounts. I have diligently served this company conquering any task that has been assigned to me.
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marketing & Communications intern (January 2015- may 2015) |
Mobile Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes the city of Mobile. They promote local attractions, outdoor adventures, Mobile eats, Delta excursions, museums, golf courses, beaches, historic home, and hidden treasures! Throughout my time at MBCVB I updated social media accounts, specifically Facebook. The posts I created set new record high post engagements for this page. I also was exposed to new areas of Public Relations, assisting Tara with press trip information and assembling gifts. And, In addition, I was responsible for creating the March and April newsletter through Exact Target that reached 10, 000 people.
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Event Assistant (May 2014-Current) |
Lindsay Green Weddings & Events provides full service planning. Her business launched in November 2013 and has been a growing success. I currently freelance with Lindsay Green for various events throughout Chicago. I assist Lindsay onsite with various tasks to provide a stress-free and perfect wedding day for her clients.
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public relations and social chair (January 2014-December 2014) |
Phi Mu is the second oldest sorority in the nation. I joined this organization in January 2012. I served on the executive board for one year taking on two different positions. From January 2013-May 2013 I served as the Public Relations chair. I designed all promotional material for Philanthropy events, managed all social media accounts, created and designed apparel and served as a leader for the chapter. From August 2013-Decemeber 2013 I served as the Social Chair. My duties as social chair required planning two events in three months. I worked with outside vendors, communicated with Phi Mu Nationals, analyzed contracts, researched venues and entertainment, and successfully planned and executed events under a $4, 000 budget.
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Program intern
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Spring Hill College Italy Center promotes a different approach to study abroad. The program provides an experience of social justice, Italian immersion and travel. I interned for this program August 2013- December 2013. During my time with this program I managed social media, produced events and served as a program ambassador. I launched and successfully executed two new events for prospective students to learn more about the program. I successfully increased Facebook page in three weeks by gaining 100+ additional likes. Also, I attended "Badger Days" (Badger Days are visiting days for high school seniors at Spring Hill College) and spoke on behalf of the program.
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event volunteer (September 2013) |
Mobile Fashion Week is a fashion-forwad event along the Gulf Coast. I served as a volunteer for this event in September 2013. I worked alongside Stylist, Kristi Welford Hicks as she prepared the models for the runway. I assisted with approving outfits, managing wardrobe, setting up for the event and executing the event backstage.
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event volunteer (JUly 2013) |
Simply Stylist is a traveling event connecting the dots between the fashion experts and local fashion lovers. This conference featured fashion icons as keynote speakers. I volunteered for this event in July 2013. I assisted with preparation for this event by filling all VIP/ attendees goodie bag. During the event, I managed the check-in table, assisted with set-up and breakdown and managed and other tasks assigned to me. I diligently served keynote speakers and attendees with any questions or concerns throughout the event.
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marketing intern
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Studio Within is a Salon and Spa is a full service salon and spa located in Chicago, IL. Their edgy design and vintage decor makes their studio truly unique. I worked as a marketing intern from May 2013- August 2013. I wore many different hats as a marketing intern. I creatively planned and scheduled all social media posts through HootSuite. I created a new inventory system for easier client intake. I designed marketing materials and created promotional print material for in store promotions. I gained exposure to Mail Chimp when assisting on their monthly newsletter. Also, I represented Studio Within at networking events in Chicago. I attended small business events where I socialized, collected business cards and conversed with other professionals.
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fashion/business intern
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Hertha's Second Edition is an upscale ladies consignment boutique with two locations along the Gulf Coast. I joined this team in August 2012 as their first intern. Throughout my time with this company I participated in photo shoots, commercial broadcasting, artistically designed window and mannequin displays, organized showroom, efficiently handed daily inventory and provided exceptional customer service.
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production intern
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Oak Lawn Park District Theatre is an award winning community theatre program. Broadway Junior is a summer program dedicated to serving the community by providing the youth with a creative outlet where he or she can grow. This program is unique and exposes students to a musical experience like no other.Throughout this internship I was responsible for 175 participants under the age of 14. Coordinated backstage successfully during 10 performances and assisted in revision for the production program with 200 biographies and 50+ advertisements. Through this experience I decided I would join the SHC Communication Arts program.
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ACCEPTED applicant
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Teen Vogue Fashion University is a weekend long conference exposing students to the fashion industry. Applicants must apply the summer before the fall conference in New York and only 500 out of 1,000 applicants were admitted . This program featured: Amy Astley, Jason Wu, Proenza Schouler, Alxander Wang and Michael Kors.
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Through my active promotion of Michael Stagliano's wedding on Big City Bride social media accounts, US Weekly and People Magazine released a story on their wedding featuring pictures I snapped!
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