Event Marketing Specialist and Brand Manager

Experience

Executive Recruiter, Environmental Services California

Newport Strategic Search 2015 – Present

Acquire new clients and obtain in-depth understanding of client needs

Recruit highly qualified mid, senior, and executive level candidates for current client needs in addition to building network for future opportunities

Handle negotiations related to client contracts and candidate offer letters, including compensation and benefits

Maintain awareness of industry standards and trends within the environmental field

Implement SEO and social media strategies to increase networking outreach

Brand Market Manager and Experiential Marketing Specialist Nationwide

Independent Contractor 2004 – Present

Improved brand and product awareness for companies nationwide, managed accounts, improved marketing effectiveness, trained staff, and directed events

Increased import beer sales by 31% in 10 weeks as a regional market manager

Consistently exceeded lead generation metrics and sales goals

Exceeded social media ROI goals and maintained accurate KPI data

Experienced team lead, trade show booth hostess, product specialist, brand ambassador, lead generator, manager, merchandiser, registration assistant, retail auditor, salesperson, spokesperson, demo rep, emcee, event manager, etc.

Specific brands, clients, and companies detailed on final page.

Assistant Director of Admissions DFW, TX

Brown Mackie College 2013 – 2014

The Art Institute 2009 – 2012

Conducted meetings with prospective students, counseled for admissions regarding appropriate educational programs, majors, and career paths

Maintained current knowledge of student financial aid procedures, rules, & regulations

Improved accuracy of transcript evaluation process for transfer students

Assisted with preparations for accreditation visits by SACS and ACICS

Increased profit for proprietary school

Nationally, regionally, and locally acknowledged multiple times for top achievement by exceeding student enrollment and other metric goals

Recognized for highest retention of students over time and highest number of referrals

Math Teacher Lafayette, LA

Carencro High School 2003 – 2004

University of Louisiana 2002 – 2003

Taught high school freshman algebra and business math courses and remedial college algebra courses, tutored and mentored students

Specialized training in SPSS and SAS

Education

Master of Arts in Education 2012

Concentration in Higher and Post-Secondary Education

Argosy University GPA:3.67/4.00

Dean’s Honor Roll

800/800 – GRE Math

750/800 – GRE Analytical

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics 2002

Minor in Business Administration

Oklahoma Baptist University GPA: 3.3/4.0

800/800 – SAT Math

High School Diploma 1998

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics

United States Achievement Academy Honor Roll

National Mathematics Honor Roll of Distinction

Other

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AS/400, social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), student database systems (CARS and CampusVue), candidate tracking systems (MaxHire and PCR), and Internet job search sites and technology

Excellent interpersonal communication, networking, presentation, management, analytical, time management, and problem solving skills

Conversational French and American Sign Language (ASL)

Tutored elementary students in reading lessons through America Reads program

Volunteered / taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Children’s Choir

Member of Honors College, PanHellenic Sorority, and Junior League

Clients Represented

Airwell Group

All State Insurance

American Honey Liqueur

AMPYRA

Apex-Brasil

Ariat

Aruba Networks

AstraZeneca

Atlantico Rum

Aviation Gin

AXE Body Spray

BC Powder

Benelact Dairy

Bit Stew Systems

Biogen

Black & Mild

Blackberry

Bleacher Report

Breckenridge Bourbon

Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky

Cadence

Captain Morgan Rum

Chevrolet

Coca Cola

Cointreau

Cooking Light

Coors Light

Corona Light draft

CoverGirl

Crown Royal

DavisTrapp

Deep Eddy Vodka

Djarum Clove Cigarettes

Dodge

Forest Pharmaceutical

Fountain Powerboats

FOX’s The Following

FP USA

Friendly Chevrolet

GE (General Electric)

General Motors Card

Glenrothes Scotch Whisky

GMC (General Motors)

Gold Peak Coffee

Goldfish Guitars

Grazie Footwear

Harrah’s Casino

H&R Block

Heineken

Hooters

Hyundai

Jose Cuervo Cinge & Sparkling Margarita

Keyence

Kotex

Licor 43

Loncar & Associates

Macallan

Mark Ten

Marlboro

Match.com

Matterport

Maxim

Mealmovement.com

Michelin Tires

Miller Light

Moshi

Nike

NIVEA Lotion

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

NTRPG

Oculus

OCV Control Valves

Ole Smoky Moonshine

Opoli

Panasonic

PeerView Institute

Pisco Porton

Progressive Insurance

Reba by Reba McEntire

Redd’s Apple Ale

Remy Martin

Robert Mondavi

Rimmel Cosmetics

Russian Standard Vodka

Samsung Gear VR

Samuel Adams Beer

Sbicca Shoes

Secure Insight

Segway

Serta Mattresses

Shoie Helmets

Simon Malls

Simplicity Gourmet

Skoal

Smirnoff

Soap Net

Soul by Ludacris

Speed SD Dating

Staropramen

Stella Artois & Cidre

Sterling Vintner’s Wine

Stoli Elit Vodka

Svedka Vodka

Taco Bell

TBS’ House of Payne

Teva Pharmaceuticals

Three Olives

TNT

Toyota

Transfix

Twitch.tv

United States Army

US Smokeless Tobacco

Various hair salons

Volatile & Very Volatile

Volstead Vodka

Walmart

Wild Turkey Spiced

WinStar Casino

X-Rated Fusion

X-Tropix

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