Jennifer Wilder________________________________________________
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Objective
To obtain a position as a Bartender or Hostess utilizing my expertise in various areas of merchandising, promotion, marketing, advertising, product and business knowledge.
Education
ABC Bartending School June 2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications May 2005
Promotional Experience
Have 3+ years of experience as a hostess/server, promotional manager, promotional model, brand ambassador, team leader, and product specialist in settings of expos, conventions, trade shows, street team, in-store, as well as tours. Endorsed liquor brands such as Bacardi, UV, Cazadores, Jack Daniels, Ultimate Vodka, Hennessy etc. in lounge/bar/club/store settings. Hosted celebrity events at the House of Blues Foundation Room, Red Kiva, Adrianna’s, Spin, and other bars/venues in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Basset certified and experienced in working/promoting in high volume and high traffic settings such as Al Teatro and Green Dolphin.
Southern Wine & Spirits, Chicago, IL
Brand Ambassador 01/ 2007 – Present
Provides consumer product messaging and information for several beverage brands
Manages promotional events at local sporting, dining and recreational venues. Maintains relationships with vendors and account directors to ensure successful managed events.
Lady Hennessy/Adrianna’s September 2010
Promotional Model
Worked with Celebrity model Toccarra Jones from Americas Next Top Model serving 4 different blended Hennessy drinks to several patrons within the venue. Informed guests on the mixing process and offered a “text-to-win” code for the next event hosted by Hennessy.
All Aces Promotional Staffing November 2010
Distributed newsletters by the Sofitel Chicago as guests boarded buses to attend a medical convention. Photographed passengers and filled out a recap.
Coalition for United Community Action
Hostess June 2009-Present
Annual Awards Banquet in the Grand ballroom at the Palmer House Hilton. Take tickets, greet and escort special guests to designated seating arrangements, pin flowers on honorees, review floor charts, help direct guests into the reception rooms.
Taste of Lincoln/Clark Street Festival July 2009
Distributed Jordin Sparks pluggers and stickers to the target demographic of females 14-25 at two different community events. Surveyed the demographic on their familiarity of the song “Battlefield” and what their opinion was of the artist.
Dub Car Show/McCormick Place August 2009
Assisted with the survey staff distributing surveys to guests and swapping them for wristbands on the lower level. Assisted with Monster motorcycle give away, poster and Monster energy drink distribution.