Human Resources Sales

Chenika Veal

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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Extremely organized, results-proven Event Planning & Management

professional offering 10 years of experience in event planning, public

relations, promotions and human resources. Strong leadership,

communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Proven ability to

balance priorities and meet tight deadlines. Known to thrive in high

pressure environments and obtain results.

Key skills include:

. Management Experience: Project, Relationship, Talent, Staff,

Budget, Vendor

. Website Maintenance

. Event Promotion and Program Marketing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL

2007 - 2009

The Museum of Science and Industry spearheaded Science Chicago, a year-long

initiative that began in September 2008 and concludes in August 2009.

Science Chicago is the world's largest science celebration designed to

awaken the inner scientists in Chicagoans and highlight the region's

science, engineering and technology resources.

Science Chicago Coordinator

Managed logistics and planning for Science Chicago events and programs

including the work of the outside event team, production staff and vendors,

to insure outstanding audience experience. Assisted in the development and

execution of Science Saturdays, Science Conversations and LabFest!, three

city wide public programs. Role expanded to include community outreach

liaison and website maintenance.

. Cultivated and maintained relationships with Science Chicago's 140 plus

partner organizations to develop and market programs and events to

promote the importance of science.

. Developed a network of more than 50 community-based organizations to

increase participation of targeted audience at Science Chicago events.

1. Managed contract process and $150,000 budget for more than 20 LabFest!

service providers who presented hands on activities at 15 festival

throughout the city and suburbs.

2. Performed partner training, troubleshoot and manage content for web

pages and online media library using the Drupal content management

system, audio encoding and video editing software.

3. Managed events and served as the primary communications liaison for many

high profile events with notable presenters such as Dr. Neil deGrasse

Tyson, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman of Mythbusters, and Dr. Benjamin

Carson.

Clear Channel Radio, Chicago, IL

2006 - 2007

A leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the

U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio

programming each week.

Promotions Coordinator

Planned, executed and managed key station, sales, and non-traditional

revenue events, live remote broadcasts, branded station events and major

charitable functions. Primary contact for all national Clear Channel Radio

contests and promotional programs. Assisted the Promotions Director and 10

person sales staff in the development of on-air and online contesting and

promotions.

4. Developed on-line promotions that resulted in 25% increase of unique

visitors to radio station web site.

5. Implemented on-site promotions to increase registration to radio

station's loyal listeners database by 5%.

6. Successfully executed the first ever remote broadcast from St. Lucia

including site selection, coordinating technical needs with local vendors

and officials, and managing the needs of the on-air talent, to promote

the St. Lucia Jazz Festival to the Chicago area smooth jazz audience.

City of Chicago, Mayor's Office of Special Events, Chicago, IL

2005

The Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOSE) provides Chicagoans and

visitors with year-round family style entertainment, by producing and

promoting free festivals and city-wide holiday celebrations which draw

millions of people each year, contributing significantly to tourism and

economic development for Chicago.

Public Relations Intern

Assisted in the promotion, publicity, media development of large scale city

events including: Taste of Chicago, Chicago Blues Festival, Great Chicago

Places and Spaces, Kids and Kites and Bloomin' Terrific.

7. Primary media contact for Bloomin' Terrific. Wrote media alert which

resulted in photo in the Chicago Tribune.

8. Assisted in the development of the Great Chicago Places and Spaces

brochure which included more than 125 unique tour entries and was widely

distributed throughout the city and online.

Schwarz, Morton Grove, IL

1999 - 2004

A leading provider of customized supply chain management solutions with

operations across North America, in Europe, and in the Pacific Rim.

Human Resources Representative

Administered key human resources activities, including staff recruitment,

development of staff training and service programs. Planned and coordinated

annual events such as picnic, holiday luncheon, fundraising events and

campaigns. Company liaison for all involved vendors.

9. Promoted from Human Resources Assistant in less than one year to Human

Resources Representative.

10. Developed and facilitated New Hire Orientation Program for an average

of 40 employees annually.

11. Developed promotional materials that resulted in increased awareness

and participation in National Rebuilding Day and Susan G. Komen

Foundation fundraisers by 35%.

EDUCATION

M.S., Integrated Marketing Communications, Roosevelt University, Chicago,

IL

B.A., Communication, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Windows, Netscape

Navigator, Internet Explorer, Ceridian, Raiser's Edge, HTML, Outlook, Lotus

Notes

Social Networking: LinkedIn, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

House Captain, National Rebuilding Day

Chicago Cares

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