Creative Direction Candidate - Marketing & Design

DANI DARMONI

Northbrook, Illinois

847-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel Northbrook, Illinois HR & Accounting Assistant (2025–Present)

● Serve as liaison between corporate accounting, hotel leadership, vendors, clients, and operational departments while managing accounting and HR functions.

● Oversee six-figure corporate group accounts, including accounts receivable, direct billing, advance deposits, refunds, invoice reconciliation, and payment processing.

● Support HR with onboarding, payroll requests, documentation, and employee engagement events.

● Lead concurrent administrative projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance and achieving deadlines.

● Develop standardized templates and workflow improvements across departments.

● Prepare executive reports, financial documentation, and operational communications. Sales & Marketing Administrator (2024–2025)

● Built trusted relationships with corporate leadership, vendors, clients, and hotel departments.

● Coordinated group events, contracts, room blocks, and client communications.

● Standardized documentation and communication practices, improving internal workflows.

● Managed cross-functional projects spanning multiple departments.

● Created marketing materials, event calendars, and promotional content.

● Partnered with Operations, Front Office, and Executive Leadership to execute events. Front Office Agent (2023–2024)

● Delivered guest service while managing reservations, and guest requests.

● Resolved guest concerns in coordination with other hotel departments.

● Maintained accurate records within POS Marriott systems. The Great Frame Up Niles, IL

Shop Manager / Apprenticeship (2017–2023)

● Managed and scheduled social media content to boost shop visibility and showcase design work.

● Consulted with clients to design and produce custom, professional finished pieces.

● Tracked order progress, deadlines, and responsibilities via logs.

● Opened and closed the store, handling daily operations and managerial decisions. Oakton Community College – Art Lab Department Des Plaines, IL Studio and Teacher's Assistant (2015–2017)

● Assisted students individually and in groups to reinforce course material and skills, including ceramics and weekly clay firing.

● Supported the lead instructor with classroom management and course delivery.

● Built rapport with students to foster a safe, encouraging learning environment.

● Organized activities promoting physical, mental, and social development, including arts, crafts, music, and photo lab production.

Armed Forces

Army 0DQDJHU (2012–2015)

● Served as assistant to a Lieutenant Colonel, taking on roles of increasing responsibility.

● Managed administrative projects and tasks in high-stress environments.

● Provided field training, safety patrol, security details, and public service support.

● Coordinated with team leadership to manage soldiers and equipment, ensuring safety and security.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Project Management • Self Motivated • Strong Attention to Detail • Creative Mindset • Team Building • Collaborative Customer Relationship • Customer Service • Brand Building & Management Business Strategy/Goals Structured • Staff/Employee Management • Visual Display • Creative Design • Event Management • Cross-Department Collaboration • Financial Programs • Group & Event Management • HR Administrative Support • Corporate & Client Relations • Process Improvement • Resource Planning • Design Approach Marketing Strategies & Campaigns • Microsoft Office 365 • Excel • Word • Outlook & Teams • PowerPoint • Marriott Systems MARSHA, CI/TY, M3, Island • Adobe Creative Cloud

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent) & Hebrew (Fluent)

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