2. Highlights Performance-driven professional seeking a creative position in social media, marketing and public relations. Excellent sales and marketing skills. Fully proficient with Mac and PC: • Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite Webmaster for the Global Business Resource Center at UW-Whitewater Basketball Rap: Art Director of marketing materials including logos, email blasts, print materials, banners, certificates, brochures etc. Publicity/ Marketing Director for Milwaukee United Soccer Club Launched marketing campaign for Tropitana Tanning Salon resulting in over 120 new clients in two weeks for new service marketer
3. Current Positions Capricio Salon & Spa 2010 – Present Social Media/ Marketing Director Coordinates and executes events; Contact venues, sponsors and news media. Manages social media online presence: blogging, facebook, networks, website Securing and negotiating contracts with publications and radio within a tight budget Responsible for advertising, marketing, researching, public relations, event planning, business-to-business, website management and overseeing graphic design projects Milwaukee World Festival 2010 – Present Beverage Operations - Office Administrator and Bar Manager Entered weekly payroll, data entry, scheduling and mailings Contacted and trained employees; new employee orientation Alpine Valley Music Theatre 2003 – Present Area Supervisor Verified inventory at the beginning and end of the concerts Directed employees, volunteers and temporary employees on how to perform job duties. Managed over ten food and beverage stands for over twelve hours at a time. Effectively demonstrated strong communication, organization, problem solving, customer service and leadership skills with management, crew members and runners. Enforced Aramark’s policies and procedures; Including: health and dress codes
4. Marketing Director Herbsmith, Inc. 2008 – 2009 Marketing Director Planned symposiums, tradeshows and special events for the Herbsmithteam Updated website materials and was responsible for the social media department Created content and designed promotional materials for trade shows, retailers and distributors, including advertising, package design, flyers, logos and press releases Communicated effectively with management, distributors and team members Balance numerous diverse responsibilities in deadline-driven environment including graphic and web design, content management, writing and creative problem solving
5. Assistant Manager Productive Living Systems (Mentally and Emotionally Challenged) 2005 – 2008 Assistant Manager Managed functional shift operations at a group home catering to individuals with varying degrees of mental and emotional challenges while assisting with daily needs. Took charge of daily and monthly paperwork; handled incident reporting.
6. Building Supervisor Hartford Parks and Recreation 1999 – 2005 Building Supervisor Conducted a marketing research study providing feedback on how to reach target demographic and to increase memberships among middle school aged children Implemented weekly itineraries with activities operating within strict budget constraints Signed up new members and greeted members at front desk Compiled weekly newsletter and field trip forms