Marketing, Sales, Event Planning

ALLYSON CARR

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Cell: 973-***-****

EDUCATION:

May 2011 M.B.A Salve Regina University, Newport, RI

May 2010 B.S Marketing Salve Regina University, Newport, RI

Major: B.S. in Marketing Minors: Business Administration/ Sports Management

GPA: 3.36 Major GPA: 3.66

High School: The Taft School, Watertown, CT

MARKETING & EVENT PLANNING EXPERIENCE:

Newport County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Newport, RI

Intern 02/11-05/11

Worked on many projects involving advertising, press releases, and public relations. Assisted websites such as GoNewport.com and YourNewportWedding.com. Also worked on getaway packages, VIP program, and Newport Restaurant Week.

Skate for Joy, Newport, RI 09/09-02/10

Intern

Created innovative marketing strategies for a non-profit organization in Newport. Planned and implemented Dinner and Skating Fundraiser at the Mooring Restaurant in Newport in February 2010. Increased funds and awareness for a valuable community program

LeadDog Marketing Group, Inc., New York, NY Summer 2009

Intern

Assisted three account teams during the summer including Summer Streets 2009, Syfy Rebrand, and Nissan Master the Shift Tour. Summer Streets responsibilities consisted of planning, media buying, viral marketing, and social media. Served as the Assistant Uptown Rest Stop Manager for all event days.

Warren Country Events, Warren, NJ Summer 2007

Assistant

Worked 50 hours per week for nationally recognized event planner, Julie Conley (Style Network, Who’s Wedding is it Anyway and Married Away). Learned all aspects of planning and executing special events of all kinds. Designed small flower arrangements, made event deliveries and set-ups.

FOOD & BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE:

The Spiced Pear Restaurant, Newport, RI 06/10-09/10

Server

Working both inside as well as outside, duties always revolved around a commitment to hospitality. Gained valuable experience of fine dining as well as wine education.

The Wharf Pub and Restaurant, Newport, RI 05/08 – 06/10

Server

Handled cash and noncash transactions, made suggestions and recommendations, conflict resolution, and used suggestive selling techniques to increase sales. Learned the key aspects of the customer service industry while serving in a busy port town

Legal Sea Foods, Inc.,Chestnut Hill, MA 09/06-01/07

Hostess

Performed excellent customer service skills while taking reservations, seating guests, and managing all walk-in patrons

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Social Media

ACHIEVEMENTS and ACTIVITIES:

-Alpha Mu Alpha -American Marketing Association Member -ECAC Academic All Star 2007-2008, 2008-2009 -Division III NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Player, 2007-2009-Susan G. Komen 3-day 60 mile walker (Boston 2009, San Diego2010)-TIPS Certified -Skate for Joy Volunteer Instructor -Business Communications Service Learning, Consumer Behavior Service Learning -Yellow Pages Association College Competition -Direct Marketing Educational Foundation ECHO Direct & Interactive Marketing Challenge (Microsoft Bing)

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