Caprice Bitar

Boise, ID adioq6@r.postjobfree.com 928-***-**** linkedin.com/in/capricebitar

Marketing & Communications Administrative Professional Forward thinking, results driven professional with over two decades’ diverse experience in brand building, event planning and the production of a vast array of marketing content over multiple platforms. Consistent top performer, skilled at planning and goal setting to enhance business growth and increase revenue. Have successfully and creatively planned major resort events, senior living resident programs, and volunteer coordination with a keen eye toward customer service. Consummate team player. Strong communicator - spoken and written. Skilled relationship builder. Roles and Responsibilities Personal Hallmarks

Brand building Content Writing Creative

Marketing Management Art Direction Highly Organized Project Management Graphic Design Proactive

Event Planning Social Media Flexible

Problem Solving Photography Tech-Savvy

Team Building TV Engagement Production Quick learner Professional Experience and Accomplishments

Executive Assistant to Lifestyles Director Revel Eagle Senior Living Boise, ID Nov. 2019 – present Develop and manage daily activities for new facility of 55+ residents and 20+ employees. Manage annual activities budget. Compose all marketing materials, including content writing, graphics and photography; produce calendar of activities and monthly newsletter.

Develop curriculum and teach art, photography, exercise and other classes for residents.

Manage all technology; produce television presentations broadcast throughout facility, including written content, art and photography.

Composed social media content for Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Coordinate all events and activities, including volunteer management. Activities Director Hawthorne Senior Living Boise, ID Dec. 2018 – Nov. 2019 Planned and coordinated events and activities for facility with 125 Residents and 35+ employees. Formed and managed annual activities budget. Produced marketing materials including posters, online advertisements and calendar of activities.

Established and grew vendor relationships.

Managed all volunteer coordination and outreach.

Composed web and social media content

Created events for fundraising and philanthropic initiatives. Special Events Coordinator Scottsdale Villa Mirage & Links Scottsdale, AZ 2014 - 2018 Created, developed and implemented large special events in Southwest region for a resort owned by Diamond Resorts International, a leader in hospitality and vacation ownership. Worked with team of sales, marketing and administrative staff to establish event schedule, deliver client workshops and increase sales by providing first-class customer service.

Participated in successful rebranding of resort to make it a leader in client workshops and events.

Team achieved 70% sales increase over four-year period, generating revenues of $15M+ in 2017.

Successfully managed weekly schedule for 40 employees, with budget ranging from $75K - $150K per month.

Worked with social media department to contribute content for Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Cultivated productive vendor relationships with hotels and service providers.

Negotiated contracts and maintained accounts.

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Boise, ID adioq6@r.postjobfree.com 928-***-**** linkedin.com/in/capricebitar General Manager/Co-Owner Bella Rogue Bed & Breakfast/The Bridge Restaurant Gold Beach, OR 2008 - 2013 Created brand and sales strategy for both establishments. Planned weddings, corporate and private parties, and tour bus events. Managed front of house - eight+ employees including wait staff, bartenders and housekeeping.

Developed marketing strategy; used graphic design skills to create marketing materials.

Oversaw human resources and health and safety compliance.

Created, managed and enforced schedules and budget.

Built and maintained strong vendor relationships. City Manager ADI Aerodynamics, Inc./Intel Shuttle Hillsboro, OR 2001 - 2008 Managed staff of 13 aviation base employees involved in sales, budgeting, events and flights for several major employers. Planned and managed corporate meetings and holiday events. Recruited, hired and trained new employees for all departments; established highly successful team that is still in place today.

Decreased operational costs by 10% annually by monitoring overtime, damages, flight and supply expenses.

Identified inefficiencies and made process improvements in safety, quality and production.

Calculated funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.

Negotiated agreements with outside providers and subcontractors; managed all vendor relationships. Other Experience:

Special Project Coordinator Will Vinton Studios/Animation Portland, OR Executive Assistant Kurtzman, Nicotero and Berger/Special Effects Northridge, CA Coordinated with artists and communicated to executive staff at animation and special effects studios. Education

Bachelor of Arts – Fine Arts

Bachelor of Arts – Graphic Design

Dual Major; Minor in Marketing

University of Oregon/Portland State University

Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Suite, Including Excel

Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, Publisher Illustration and Cartooning Software

WIX, CANVA, PIXER

TV Engagement Platform using flat screen monitors

Quick learner – easily pick up new technologies

Community Involvement

Have provided graphic design, photography and copywriting for multiple nonprofits, most recently: Anti-Trafficking Coalition of Boise

A Mind for All Seasons, Boise, ID

Good Samaritan Industries, Portland, OR

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