Event Sales, Event Coordinator

STEPHANIE JIMENEZ

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Education:

August 2005 – May 2009: Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

* Bachelor of Arts received in May 2009

* Major: Public relations; Minor: Marketing

* Multiple Dean’s List recognitions

Employment:

May 2010- Present: Event Sales Coordinator: The Arboretum Club, Buffalo Grove, IL

o Succeeding in maintaining close relationships with current accounts while actively pursuing new business, securing several new clients on a weekly basis

o Excelling in building and negotiating packages, precise and detailed contracts and BEO completion, and professional yet friendly client interaction

o Audio-visual literate, able to act as technical support contact for all functions

o Overseeing the successful execution of functions, often simultaneous, including wedding receptions, social banquets, business meetings and bar-bat mitzvahs.

April 2008 –June 2010: Marketing Manager: Stonewood Ale House, Schaumburg, IL

o Managed community relations, branding, and imaging for major suburban Chicago restaurant

o Designed promotional materials and press releases issued on a roughly weekly basis

o Coordinated and managed promotional events

May 2006 – June 2010: Server/Bartender: Stonewood Ale House, Schaumburg, IL

o Generated consistently high scores in evaluation metrics, particularly customer satisfaction

o Produced promotional materials before promotion to Marketing Manager

May 2008 – December 2008: Special Event Intern: Sears Centre Arena, Hoffman Estates, IL

* Assisted in planning and implementing special marketing events and promotions

* Coordinated with Director of operations to ensure all game-day functions and events are carried through

* Aided other management on various daily tasks, as scheduled

* Created social network pages such as Facebook and helped in website design

Extracurricular Leadership:

July 2006 – April 2009: Peer Counselor: Lewis University Success Program, Romeoville, IL

* As lead advisor, coordinated meetings for ongoing follow-ups with students

* Helped students solve problems of both academic and personal natures

* Provided students with a solid foundation for continued academic success

* Guided students through: Peer mentoring, academic advising, registration and career orientation

Summers of 2006, 2007, and 2008: Volunteer, Bridge to Success Program

* Lewis University’s SUCCESS/BRIDGE program provides opportunities for academic success to students who need assistance in meeting the admission requirements of the University. The program accomplishes this by providing on-going mentoring and academic support services to students during their first year at Lewis.

Other Skills:

* Fluent in English and Spanish (writing, reading and speaking)

* Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher

* Familiar with Mac computers (Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign)

* Knowledgeable in Micros Systems

* Advanced Internet Skills

* Basset Certified

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