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JILLIAN COLLINS
Tenacious, dynamic, and civic minded.
619-***-**** ac2g5h@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-collins-4
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San Diego, CA
EXPERIENCE
Event Production Consultant
J. Collins PR & Event Management
San Diego, CA
Project Management services for events and brand marketing initiatives, implementation of strategic partnerships to produce large/small scale events in for-profit and nonprofit sectors, venue research, relationship/client management and industry collaborations. Latin Foodfest: Produced large scale food festival, securing permits, organizing 200+ restaurants, sponsors and vendors with 5000+ guests Antique Aircraft Association: Successfully organized and managed annual fundraiser to raise charitable capital for emerging pilots and aircraft mechanics 500+ guests
Open Blue and UCSD Sustainability Center: Created partnership with local restaurant James Place to highlight sustainable mariculture 300+ guests
Management of high volume promotional events through brand marketing/activations for companies: Paramount Pictures, Google, Zagat, YouTube, Codewear Clothing, Army Virtual Experience, Nike, Comic-Con, US Surf Open, Groove Footwear
Corporate Sales & Marketing Director
Angel's Salumi & Truffles
Carlsbad, CA
Gourmet Food Manufacturer & National Distributor
Engaged and secured 13 new distributors and brokers locally and nationally in 6 months
Increased brand recognition through collaboration with local events such as; SD Bay Wine & Food Festival, KAABOO, and Chamber of Commerce Carlsbad Village Faire
Increased engagement via social media, newsletters and local publications such as; San Diego Magazine, CityBeat, and Coast News Responsible for website redevelopment to increase B2C traffic, and creating platform for B2B integration of current data systems and information
Developed advocate marketing and influencer marketing strategies PROJECTS
Fancy Food Show
San Francisco, CA
Specialty Food Association + Angel's Salumi
Event coordinator at largest industry trade
show for Sysco food distributor, responsible
for meetings, travel accommodations,
business development, and brand activations
Orchids & Onions Awards
San Diego, CA
San Diego Architectural Foundation
Day-of Event Coordinator for annual
architectural awards for San Diego at Horton
Plaza Park & Spreckles Theatre for 500+
guests and vendors
ACHIEVEMENTS
What are you most proud of?
Becoming President of the Board for
nonprofit Camp Able at Coronado
What are you most proud of?
The extensive network of professional
and personal relationships I've cultivated
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EXPERIENCE
Special Events Manager
Ocean Discovery Institute
San Diego, CA
Ocean Discovery Institute uses ocean science to empower young people from underserved urban communities to transform their lives, their community, and our world as scientific and conservation leaders Engaged 2000 community members, scientific and environmental leaders, corporate sponsors and donors across 3 dynamic events to support the organizational mission to provide STEM education programs to 20,000 students
Managed a team of 30 staff and 100 volunteers from event vision to execution of annual fundraiser, raising $433,000 to make it the most successful gala to date, 300+ guests
Public Relations Board Member
American Culinary Federation, Chefs de Cuisine
San Diego, CA
Nonprofit organization dedicated to career development and advancement of culinary professionals and students while engaging in the local chef community
Collaborative events include San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, Becky's House Dinner, International Nonprofit Fair, Fallen Officers Fund
Public Relations Chair
Camp Able at Coronado
Coronado, CA
Subsidiary nonprofit organization of SDSU Research Foundation dedicated to providing beach access and aquatic activities to people with disabilities throughout San Diego County.
Event Coordinator of annual fundraiser that increased charitable capital from $19K to $60K
Responsible for connecting community leaders, grant writing, and securing corporate sponsorships
Partnered with Latin Foodfest to secure official nonprofit beneficiary status to expand mission awareness with audience of 8,500 guests Designed website, launched social media campaigns and acted as Editor of monthly newsletter.
EDUCATION
Human Development, BA
University of California, San Diego
Interdisciplinary degree with focus on
ontogenetic development of human
behavior through the lens of anthropology,
biological sciences, cognitive science,
educational studies, ethnic studies,
linguistics, psychology, sociology, urban
studies, neuropsychology, and
neuroscience.
UCSD Global Seminar; Italy Examination
of the neuroanatomy, physiology and
functional correlates of the human mirror
neuron system and its potential influence
on social cognition. Analysis of mirror
neuron cortical circuitry through
developmental, neuroimaging, clinical and
electrophysological evidence.
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Braille/Spanish Braille