Management Supply Chain

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly efficient and resourceful Evens Coordinator with strong communication skills, an ability to manage a myriad of tasks simultaneously all while possessing the ability to grasp new concepts, make sound decisions, and take on new challenges. Adept at assessing situations and remaining calm and assertive in stressful, high intensity environments. Skilled with creating processes to ensure tram effectiveness and project completion. Over 5 years of progressive experience tackling new roles seamlessly with very little direction in a startup environment, directly contributing to the growth of the organization. Core Competencies

Media Campaigns & Consumer Activations • Business Communications Product Development • Sponsored Events • Project Management • International Event Coordination EXPERIENCE

Cesar’s Way, Inc. 2011 – Present

Sr. Coordinator of Marketing and Events, 2013 – Current Spearhead a diverse range of initiatives in a startup environment, which increase brand awareness through strategic events and training programs. Manage budgets, directly responsible for relationships and negotiations with title sponsors, entertainment companies, PR firms, and venues as well as arranging all VIP experience.

• Coordinate 25 national speaking engagements annually with up to 2,500 attendees each.

• Oversee all event logistics, approving requests, reviewing contracts, liaising with lawyers, coordinating travel plans, and directing the event in its entirety.

• Manage over 20 International Live Shows annually with venue capacity sizes of over 5,000, working directly with venues such as Live Nation to coordinate all set logistics and tour arrangements.

• Work with cross-functional groups to manage the introduction, implementation, and executions of corporate marketing plans and ensure that deliverables follow timelines and meet deadlines.

• Manage and implement major events nationally and internationally, including premiere parties with National Geographic, press tours, non-profit fundraisers, sponsored consumer events, and global speaking engagements.

• Manage a budget of over $200k, arranging vendors, coordinating staff and hosting up to 50 students for a 5 day seminar in Southern California for custom tailored training. Sr. Coordinator (The Cesar Millan Foundation), 2011 – 2013 Enlisted by Executive Director to coordinate projects including fundraising, relationship management, and public outreach.

• Created new donor premium products, helped develop campaigns, and coordinated event and sweepstake logistics.

• Coordinated fan-based programs and community outreach programs, as well as developed relationships with new sponsors, vendors, donors and event participants to cultivate continued consumer activation.

• Helped launch new initiatives and increase donation revenue. Maintained budgets and reconciled accounts.

• Increased social media integration and activation by 200% in less than one year.

• Coordinated a Warner Bros sponsored Pack Walk in Washington D.C. with over 10k people and dogs, successfully obtaining all necessary documentation and approvals. BDP International 2009 – 2011

Account Manager

• Oversaw advanced logistics planning, service optimization, supply chain visibility, and performance management.

• Planned and scheduled service lines to minimize shipping costs while maintaining positive customer relations.

• Served as point of contact for internal and external consumers, handling queries to maintain retention. JBTV Studios- WJYS NBC 2008 – 2010

Studio/Office Coordinator

• Provided administrative and production support to Producers at America’s longest running television program.

• Conducted research and gathered necessary assets based on show topics.

• Coordinated with marketing and PR agencies as well as assisted in creation of a new revenue channel. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Art, Television Directing/Producing: Columbia College Chicago 2010

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