Dear Hiring Manager-

I am pleased to learn that you are seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator to join your team. The posting indicates requirements that closely match my background and expertise with a healthy combination of project management and communications. I have enclosed my resume to provide a summary of my qualification and background for your review. With more than five years of experience as an Events & Communications Director, I have produced and managed a vast variety of high level events and programs in a fast paced environment. This required the ability to problem solve, maintained and execute timelines for multiple events simultaneously, provide effective communication, while coordinating all event logistics. With owning these events, came with building positive relationships with vendors, volunteers, committee/board members along with event goers.

While at Protolabs, I oversaw the marketing programs and cultivated partnerships that allowed for continued brand growth with key partners like the TV Show BattleBots, Cleveland Clinic Innovations, top Universities and more. I managed partnerships from end-to-end which included; building partnership strategy, working with legal to negotiate contracts, execution plan, building the marketing strategy and worked closely with our PR agency to develop a PR plan/timeline for announcement of the partnership project.

I also managed the Cool Idea Award program, which awarded over $250,000 in manufacturing grants to new and innovate products. I grew the program by segmenting the award to our target verticals, which included a Healthcare Innovation Award. With managing this program, I oversaw the entire application process, on-boarded new winners, worked cross functionally to successful make sure the winner’s product was produced and shipped correctly. Once ordering was complete, I worked directly with our PR agency to develop a strategy to effective tell the winner’s story. I also had the opportunity to stretch my talents and act as interim Marketing Project Manager. Within that, I discovered that my experience as a Director of Events awarded me the same skill sets needed to execute as a Project Manager. A detailed oriented eye for seeing projects through, leadership in a collaborative environment, and clear communication to all Stakeholders. I also gained my Certified Professional Project Management (CPPM) certificate from St. Thomas University. This helped with managing the team's day-to-day marketing projects, executing the company’s service line launches, marketing promotional campaigns and implementing cross-functional communication strategy, much like what you are looking for in this role. Moreover, while my on-the-job experience has afforded me a well-rounded skill set, including first-rate planning and project management, I excel at:

• Worked closely with sales team members to cultivate new partnerships opportunities and/or new CIA winners

• Manage content for new winner & partnerships announcements; internal & external

• Detail reporting of budget, timelines and communication

• Implementing successful marketing strategies and content creation

• Analyzing processes and constantly improving strategies for future events & programs

• Ability to build lasting relationships with customers, vendors and partners; customer service orientated attitude

• Cross-functional communication to all Stakeholders, for the success of the event/project

• Willingness to continuously learn and improve in order to provide success to the organization Through my comprehensive background, I’ve learned that I thrive in a setting that allows for versatility, continued learning and that is both challenging and rewarding. I recently took on a unique new career opportunity that put myself in a role that allowed for just that. However, due to unforeseen circumstances with COVID-19, I am looking for a stable role that allows for challenge and growth within a growing company like yours. Currently, I am with Shutterfly as a contract Project Coordinator until the end of the year. Thank you in advance for your consideration and time. Sincerely,

Abbie Navickas

SPRING PARK, MN 952-***-**** adhjup@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/abbiesiljendahl/

Abbie (Siljendahl) Navickas

PROFILE

Enthusiastic business professional with a background in event and project management with a detail-oriented eye, a drive for excellent organization and a strong commitment to overall success for any project or event. Continuously striving to better myself and the organization with passion, talent & leadership. SELECTED SUCCESSES

• Managed a team of 5 during the COVID-19 government shutdown. Successful launched virtual consultations for continued revenue stream, expanded online presences and increased online product sales by 150%

• Continuously increased non-dues revenue through increased event sponsorship dollars and participants, while decreasing expenses. Year of year, event goals were exceeded.

• Developed, marketed and managed a new Chamber of Commerce Leadership program with 12 business professionals per class. Each month the class meant to learn about the cities different economic impact pillars through a full day of tours, meeting and hands on experiences and demonstrations.

• Increased brand awareness of Protolabs’ Cool Idea Award be creating high-level partnerships with organizations like Cleveland Clinic Innovations. Segmented the award into different categories to enhance awareness to targeted audiences. In addition, judges were added with more pronounced backgrounds to draw in more high-quality applications.

• Increased multiple PR opportunities for Protolabs’ by establishing partnerships with TV Show BattleBots and Winter X GAMES Athlete, Monster Mike Schultz.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

EXPERIENCE

PROJECT COORDINATOR, FACILITIES SHUTTERFLY SEPT 2020 - DEC 2020, CONTRACT

• Creates functional and budgetary project support across multiple facilities capital improvement projects

• Works closely with outside vendors on schedule, scope and financials

• Provides communication to cross-functional teams

• Provides assists in event set-up and tear-down

• Provides up-to-date, accurate, meaningful views of project status SPA PRACTICE MANAGER WAYZATA COSMETIC SURGERY & SPA FEBRUARY 2020 - MAY 2020

• Implemented a new virtual consultation process during COVID-19 to still engage customers and produce a revenue stream

• Managed spa and team members through COVID-19; crisis management, created and implemented new safety measures for team members and customers

• Provided outstanding guest service and developed relationships with guests and vendors

• Implemented new training processes through InSPAration Management

• Oversaw new branding efforts including but not limited to, new logo, website, brand guide, in-spa branding

• Monitored and oversaw the daily P&L

• Ordered & managed product inventory

• Negotiated marketing contracts with local media outlets SPRING PARK, MN 952-***-**** adhjup@r.postjobfree.com EXPERTISE

• Microsoft Of2ice

• Workfront, Project Management Software

• Email Marketing; Constant Contact

• Orchid, Spa Of2ice Management Software

• Content Creation; Canva

• ChamberMaster & CC-Assist

• Social Media

• Budget Control

• Account Management

• Marketing Design

• ChamberMaster & CC-Assist

• Sponsorship Packaging

SKILLS

• Leadership

• Team Management

• Customer service/satisfaction

• Communication

• Detailed Orientated

• Public Speaking

• Passionate

• Adaptable

• Time Management

• Ability to Multitask

• Eager to Learn

• Marketing Design

• Actively created and promoted in-spa and virtual promotions and contests to increase brand awareness

• Created marketing content (images, videos, flyers, emails, and landing pages) and publishing schedule

• Oversaw the day-to-day operations, including managing the office, team members and engaging with customers

• Managed the Doctors calendar

MARKETING PROGRAM SPECIALIST PROTOLABS APRIL 2018 - JANUARY 2020

• Interim Marketing Project Manager for 3 months – leading department project planning & execution

• Continued to improve the development and execution of the Cool Idea Award; 2019 added 3 additional judges, created marketing content, updated logo/website

• Customer facing when on-boarding new winners of the Cool Idea Award. Working cross-functional to successfully fulfill and ship winner’s order

• Worked closely with PR agency to determine a PR plan when announcing new CI Award winners and partnerships

• Expanded the Cool Idea Award program; added University Grant and Healthcare Grant to help support industry verticals

• Served as primary internal and external liaison on all matters related to the Cool Idea Award, community development and educational outreach programs

• Worked with the University Team to identify and expand Protolabs educational outreach to build brand awareness with students and professors

• Identifies unique partnership & sponsorship opportunities to promote Protolabs to a variety of audiences; Cleveland Clinic Innovations, BattleBots, X Game Athlete

• Planned and executed events; Manufacturing Day, Brooklyn Park Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting

• Worked closely with Marketing Managers to implement and improve programming in alignment with strategic plan DIRECTOR OF EVENTS & COMMUNICATION SHAKOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE APRIL 2015 – MARCH 2018

• Produced & managed 7 signature events during the year from conception, onsite activation, logistic management to post-event wrap up to provide high-quality events

• Coordinated monthly networking events/meetings to generate non-dues revenues that exceeded expectations

• Established and maintained budgets, project timelines and marketing schedule in a fast-paced environment

• Owned sponsorship package creation; creating continuing VOI for members

• Negotiated contracts with local vendors and venues to build and maintain relationships that help the organization prosper

• Developed and crafted marketing content to promote events and the organization

• Initiated, scheduled, and organized marketing campaigns through email, print, social media to drive awareness and member participation

• Built and fostered relationships with business leaders to expand the overall growth of the organization

• Managed event volunteers and Ambassador committee to flourish individual member and event growth DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS BOWLING GREEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JUNE 2013 - APRIL 2015

• Prepared, executed and managed over 25 signature programs and events to generate non-dues revenue that eclipsed the yearly goals

• Created sponsorship packaging/sales, managed financial reporting, reported post-event wrap up and fostered relationships

• Oversaw Programs and Events Coordinator day to day operations and event execution

• Facilitated established Leadership program, launched a new Leadership Program creating VOI and revenue gains

• Managed event committees and volunteers; communication, logistics, expectations GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY MAY 2011 - JUNE 2013

• Produce, manage & directed several multiple-day volleyball camps

• Negotiated all team and coach’s travel arrangements that resulted in smooth & seamless travel

• Monitored player academic standings & progress to maintain eligibility based on the NCAA Division I rulings EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PROJECT MANAGER, CPPM JULY 2019 University of St. Thomas – Opus College of Business INSTITUTE OF ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT, IOM JUNE 2017 U.S. Chamber of Commerce

SPRING PARK, MN 952-***-**** adhjup@r.postjobfree.com MASTERS OF SCIENCE - FACILITY & EVENT MANAGEMENT MAY 2013 Western Kentucky University GPA: 4.0

BACHELORS – BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MAY 2010

Western Kentucky University GPA: 3.5

FUN FACTS

Played division I volleyball. Coached two years of Colligate volleyball. Seen 5 NCAA appearances. Continue to coach youth volleyball. Interned on the Bid Delivery Team for Chicago 2016 Olympics. REFERENCES available upon request

SPRING PARK, MN 952-***-**** adhjup@r.postjobfree.com

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