A recent graduate of Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Event Management and a minor study in Sales and Services Marketing. Gained experience with 3+ years in event planning/management, 2+ years in social media, event marketing and creative services, as well as over 6 years in customer service and team leadership. Looking to expand my skillset and reach for new opportunities to learn and grow in my professional career.

EDUCATION

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

B.E. in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

Minor study in Sales and Services Marketing

WORK EXPERIENCE

TOLEDO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Events and Communications Intern (May 2019-November 2019)

Assisted in the planning of all Chamber Events.

Created communication materials that reach 6,000 chamber members.

Handled registration and check in for many large events of up to 600 people.

Further developed social media for various Chamber brands (Regional and EPIC).

Involved in creating a Year in Review booklet that was distributed to 3,000 business members across the region.

Administrative Assistant - Talent & Workforce (November 2019 - Present)

Responsible for all marketing efforts for the Talent & Workforce department.

Increased impressions for social media by 69% across all accounts (from Sept-present)

Assists in/leads the planning and development of EPIC Toledo / Talent & Workforce events, ranging in attendance from 10-600 guests.

Created a full marketing plan for EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit that contributed to the increase in ticket sales for 2019.

Responsible for data management of EPIC Toledo members, an organization with 1,200 members.

TOLEDO MUD HENS

Suite Server/Supervisor (2018 Season)

Supervised all functions of suite level catering at the Toledo Mud Hens for 20+ suites with guests up to 1,000 at a time.

Stepped in as a suite server when needed - banquet styled serving that included getting the appropriate order set in each suite, placing additional orders upon request, and handling large suite checks.

BOWLING GREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Events Intern (January 2018-May 2018)

Helped with the planning and promotion of BG Chamber Events.

Created invitations and marketing material for events.

Promoted all events and chamber news on social media.

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