Manager General

**** *. **** *** ***.*** Chicago, IL *****

847-***-**** abhigg@r.postjobfree.com

Camila Klinger

Professional summary

General manager, public relations, marketing and

promotions coordinator, financial manager, personnel

supervisor, talent scout, strategic planner, and

vendor negotiator for several successful Chicago

businesses.

Education

New Trier High School (Winnetka, Illinois)

School of the Art Institute of Chicago, B.A. Art

Therapy Major

Experience

March 2010 - April 2011 Manager and Buyer

Three Headed Productions, Inc. (Chicago, IL)

Manage complete operations for Evil Olive nightclub;

supervise staff of 50; control budget, P&L,

inventory, sponsorships, and new product promotions;

maintain and develop vendor relations;

coordinate public relations efforts, successfully

generating approximately $50,000 in weekly

revenue.

June 2009 - January 2010 General Manager

Skybar (Chicago, IL)

Trained and supervised a staff of 40+ in a 4,800 sq.

ft. nightclub; maintained website and all digital

efforts such as

online marketing and networking; controlled all

ordering, inventory, budget, and payroll.

Redesigned the operation, in order to elevate the

reputation of the venue and improve profitability by

attracting a higher-level clientele, hiring big-

name talent, promoting special events,

establishing new security systems, codes and

procedures, and negotiating liquor sponsorship deals.

February 2007 - June 2009 Bartender, Manager, Online Marketing Manager.

Bortz Entertainment Group & Funky Buddha Group

(Chicago, IL)

Performed the functions above at 5 different venues

within the same 2 companies: Republic Night Club,

Hogs and Honeys, Sangria, Funky Buddha Lounge and

Butterfly Social Club.

May 2003 - February 2007 General Manager and Buyer

Tulip Gift and Novelty Gallery (Chicago, IL)

Managed and bought for two retail locations and an

online store; established relationship with

manufacturers and wholesalers, as well as the

local communities; trained and led staff; wrote

and implemented employee orientation manuals; set

up new inventory and budgeting system; started

independent home party division.

Honors and Awards

Merit Scholarship, School of the Art Institute of

Chicago.

Portfolio Recognition Award, School of the Art

Institute of Chicago.

Languages

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Community Involvement

Amiga's Latinas LGBTQ Group, Taught bi-lingual safe

sex workshops

The Art Institute Museum, Volunteer at Public Affairs

Office

Wellington Ave United Church of Christ, Taught art

therapy with homeless program

Toman Library, worked on a 4 wall mural with artist

Juan Chavez

References

Available upon request

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