Marketing / Event Planning

ERIN BUCKEL

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Cedar Rapids, IA 52411 ****.******@*****.***

EDUCATION:

The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology Graduation Date: December 2010

Minors: Business (Marketing Emphasis) and Leisure Studies

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Cedar Rapids, IA

Planning Board Volunteer November 2010 –February 2011

• Assisted with planning Junior Achievement’s largest fundraiser in Iowa City, Taste of Achievement

Marketing Intern January 2009 – May 2009 and September 2009 – January 2010

• Co-planned Junior Achievement’s two largest annual fundraisers in Cedar Rapids, Taste of Spring and Bowl 4 Education

• Assisted in securing over $60,000 in donations

• Contacted various organizations to secure donations, to acquire prize items and to find volunteers

• Planned the menu for approximately 350 guests attending Taste of Spring

• Coordinated and oversaw Junior Achievement’s annual fundraiser, Jeans for JA

• Secured over $3,500 in donations

• Contacted various companies to encourage and facilitate participation in the event

• Provided assistance during events, including event set-up and tear-down and volunteer supervision

• Assisted with other marketing tasks as necessary, including utilizing Word, Excel and Publisher

Fusion Enterprises Iowa City, IA

Ignition Promotions Representative September 2009 – November 2009

• Promoted a gasoline company’s new ecological gasoline product during promotional events

• Informed individuals about the benefits of a new product using innovative marketing techniques

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

AEGON / Transamerica Companies Cedar Rapids, IA

Case Coordinator June 2010 – current

• Input information pertaining to potential life insurance policies in order to analyze terms of policies

• Performed consistently at 85% to 100% of ultimate productivity level goal

• Completed two cycles of training resulting in two promotions

Vito’s on the Plaza Iowa City, IA

Bartender February 2009 – June 2010

• Adapted quickly to unexpected situations that may occur during shift

• Trained four employees to fill job openings after receiving promotion

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City, IA

Joint Office of Patient Financial Services January 2008 – August 2008

Student Clerk

• Completed approximately 100 worker’s compensation claims daily

• Handled confidential patient information when carrying out daily activities

• Trained three individuals on various tasks associated with worker’s compensation claims

Highland Country Club Iowa Falls, IA

Assistant Manager, Bartender May 2007 – August 2007 and May 2006 – August 2006

• Coordinated and oversaw the planning of over 100 events, including golf outings, graduations and weddings

• Maintained inventory for the pro shop, bar, and kitchen

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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