Event Manager, Field Marketing, Partnerships, and Branding

NATALIE CUTTER

adjog4@r.postjobfree.com 720-***-**** Denver, CO 80220

Summary

Visionary Special Events Manager, Field Marketing and Branding Representative with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit, sports/entertainment and hospitality industries for more than eight years. Skilled in event strategy, marketing and promotions, brand representation, budget management, contract negotiations, and leading and mentoring a team.

Skills

Program strategy development and implementation

Project and event management

Marketing and advertising

Brand awareness and image alignment

Budget management

Contract negotiations and administration

CRM

Relationship building and management

Merchandising plan development

Team leadership and supervision

Experience

Dumb Friends League Denver, Colorado

Special Events Manager

02/2017 - Current

Manage fundraising and event strategy and oversee marketing and execution of all League events

Develop merchandising program with a strong focus on profit margin

Build and grow relationships with corporate partners and secure in-kind sponsorships

Cultivate and steward top fundraisers and team captains for P2P fundraising

Oversee event budgets and evaluate revenue goals

Negotiate contracts with event vendors to achieve highest possible ROI for event production

Mentor and lead events team and League event volunteers

Take part in development and implementation of League strategic initiatives

New Belgium Brewing Company Denver,

Colorado

Brand Ambassador

03/2018 - 12/2018

Brand management in the Denver market by being a product knowledge expert, promoting sales, and providing a memorable customer experience focused on the New Belgium brand

Facilitated and led New Belgium's presence at brewery festivals, events, and local accounts to discuss product with the public

Handled setup and teardown of marketing displays focusing on consistent messaging to highlight product features

Budget management and cost evaluation for on-premise and off-premise events

Denver Athletic Club Denver, Colorado

Catering Sales & Event Manager

07/2014 - 02/2017

Managed the sales, planning, logistics and execution of high-volume events and weddings

Designed innovative menus, layouts and event plans based on preferences, budget, or theme of events

Created and implemented targeted marketing campaigns to increase sales

Prospecting and networking to recruit new business while growing existing client relationships

Supervised various teams throughout event projects to ensure accuracy and satisfaction from clients

Continuously met or exceeded corporate sales goals for annual and quarterly timelines

Denver Broncos Denver, Colorado

Promotions, Marketing and Guest

Relations Representative

09/2012 - 05/2016

Acted as corporate sponsorship liaison and solicited game attendees to collect leads and offer product knowledge

Collected an average of 1,500 leads per game.

Handled setup and teardown of marketing displays focusing on consistent messaging to highlight product features

Facilitated a variety of private and Broncos' events annually

Assisted with Broncos' games and special stadium-wide functions Education and Training

University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communications 08/2006-08/2010

Summa Cum Laude graduate

Dean's List Honoree (2007-2010)

Voted as Most Promising and Most Likely to Succeed of graduating class, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

(April 2010)

References

Cynthia Pliska Laura Henderson Jenny Trawick Eugene A. Lang Jr. Former Colleague Former Colleague Current Colleague Former Supervisor

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