KARA
SCHAEVE
********@*****.***
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
SKILLS
• Successful working in a team
environment, as well as
independently
• The ability to work under
pressure and multi-task
• The ability to follow
instructions and deliver quality
results
• Time management and
organizational skills
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin
Fond du, Lac
Associate's Degree: Business
.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strong desire to achieve the highest in client satisfaction and loyalty, while leading others to succeed in driving superior results. Results-driven individual bringing progressive background in Marketing, Event, and Sales environments. Natural leader with exceptional skills in communication, prioritizing, customer relations, and successful outcomes.
WORK HISTORY
CSI DMC – Account Executive
Remote – April 2023- Current
• Managed client accounts for multi-million-dollar companies.
• Sold, coordinated, and executed all events, with an average of 10 events per month.
• Oversaw all sales transactions and exceeded in business development and client relationships.
• Proficient in Salesforce, SharePoint, Excel, and profit/loss statements to ensure profit margin.
Limited Brands Bath and Body Works -Merchandising Specialist, Keyholder, and Sales Associate
Fond du Lac, WI & Scottsdale, Arizona - September 2013 – Current
• Excellent communication skills and operate well in a team environment.
• Strong sense of brand loyalty and knowledge.
• Strong decision-making skills in both sales and visual merchandising for store.
• Executed and managed corporate guided floor sets for team. Marriott W Scottsdale - Marketing & Events Coordinator, and acting Events Manager
Scottsdale, Arizona - September 2021 – November 2022
• Prepared marketing projects including social media, guest communication, Marketing activations at the hotel, and overall Marketing needs.
• Executed communication to all departments for catering and group events for Playbill and Promo meetings.
• Ensured that events progressed seamlessly by following established procedures and communicating with multiple departments.
• Solved problems and/or suggested alternatives to pop-up requests based off contract agreement.
Road America - Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin – June 2020 – September 2021
• Maintained contracts and deliverables for over 60 corporate sponsors and coordinated corporate events at the racetrack.
• Created and presented proposals to potential sponsors.
• Maintained over $4.5M in sponsorship revenue.
• Business Development focus for future corporate sponsors and corporate events.