Event Management, Project Management, Marketing, Public Relations

Qualifications Profile

Highly organized and creative individual with extensive experience in

various administrative roles along with leadership positions in event

planning, marketing, nonprofit relations, communications and project

management.

. Demonstrated excellence in project management, administrative support and

problem solving.

. Skilled at multi-tasking, juggling various projects simultaneously and

paying close attention to detail.

Professional Experience

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, Ohio, September 2013-December

2013

Seasonal Events Assistant

. Recruit and manage a team of over 700 volunteers to execute the Polar

Express excursion.

SGN Creative, Cleveland, Ohio, 2010-present

Freelance Consulting

. Provide marketing, public relations and event planning services to

nonprofits and small businesses.

. Execute social media and online marketing campaigns to increase

visibility and build

customer base.

Visible Voice Books, Cleveland, Ohio, 2010-2011, left to re-locate to

Oregon, summer of 2011

Marketing and Events Coordinator

. Developed programming to enhance customer experience and overall

offerings of store.

. Marketed and coordinated all events including writing press releases,

developing marketing materials, soliciting media coverage and promoting

through various other outlets.

. Responsible for a variety of in-store promotional efforts.

. Built relationships with local community through networking, outreach and

collaboration.

Westfield Group, Westfield Center, Ohio, 2005-2006

Assistant Event Planner

. Planned, organized and hosted corporate events in a fast paced

environment including multi-day onsite events involving complex

logistics, golf outings, off-site events and rentals.

. Secured all contractual needs for each event including entertainment,

decor, transportation, rooming, gifting and food and beverage.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, Akron, Ohio, 2003-2005

Development Coordinator (2003/04) Public Events Manager (2005)

. Planned and managed events including personnel, budgets, programs and

volunteers.

. Identified logistical needs including staffing for all events and worked

closely with staff and volunteers to assure all were met.

. Coordinated publicity efforts including media relations, radio, web and

print advertisements.

. Maintained relationships with donors, media and vendors and worked with

various volunteer committees and the board of directors by providing

administrative support.

Myers School of Art, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, 2001-2003

Events and PR Coordinator

. Responsible for all public relations, marketing and event coordination

efforts for the school.

. Served on various committees acting as staff representative and liaison

for various programs including Arts Lift and Artist-in-Residence program.

. Coordinated and promoted lecture series, gallery receptions and worked

with a diverse array of artists and faculty in a variety of capacities.

Education, Conferences and Affiliations

Case Western Reserve University, 2000-2001

National Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Cleveland State University, 1995-1999 : Graduated Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts, Drama and Liberal Arts

ICPA, 2005

Conference and Tradeshow - New York, NY

The Special Event Show, 2006

Conference and Tradeshow - Dallas, TX

Technical Proficiency

Various database management software programs, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office

Suite, Raiser's Edge, Wordpress, MailChimp, Weebly, Constant Contact,

various website management tools and blogging platforms and Google Docs

among others.

Able to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and open to learning

new software.

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