Career Summary
Advertising and event marketing professional with five years experience utilizing strategic thinking, organization and teamwork to develop or execute solutions that create client value. Self-sufficient individual with the ability to meet tight deadlines and a diverse portfolio including event production, relationship management and marketing program execution.
Professional Experience
Clear Channel Media + Entertainment | Chicago, IL
National Project Manager
Mar. 2013 - Present
Responsible for developing and activating multi-platform advertising and event programs for our partners, using CCM+E & iHeartRadio assets.
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Turn-key ad campaign development and program activation
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Onsite event management and vendor negotiation for national programs
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Responsible for client and multi-market strategic partnership growth
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Internal and external creative material development used for client briefs & campaigns
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National project and budget management for $250K-1.4MM programs
JP Morgan Chase | Chicago, IL
Relationship Banker
Jan. 2012 - Mar. 2013
Client relationship manager dedicated to ensuring a quarterly increase in consumer retention.
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Deepened and managed relationships using a personal and professional connection with patrons
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Assisted in generating balance growth through the referral of products utilizing a proactive approach
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Provided alternative solutions when necessary to create over all higher levels of client satisfaction
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Managed client expectations appropriately and over delivered on resolutions when possible
Honorable Judge Jessica O'Brien | Chicago, IL
Event Producer
Jun. 2011-Dec. 2012
Judicial committee member utilizing my experience in event planning and marketing to creatively reduce candidates campaign debt.
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Attended community events & used professional network to on-board sponsors & production partners
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Developed candidate website for campaigning purposes
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Creator and co-producer of Fashion, Fire and Politics fundraising event
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Candidate was elected November 2012 and sworn into office December 2012
Cumulus Media | Chicago, IL
Network Coordinator
May 2010 - Jun. 2011
National coordinator dedicated to executing media advertising programs based on the overall marketing objectives of our partners.
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Analyzed client media plans to create a program based on their marketing goals
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Organized program ideas and conducted copy writing ideation calls with agencies
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Conducted Q1-Q4 re-rates, organized results for presentation purposes
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Planned company events focused on client relationship building
Davenport University | Grand Rapids, MI
Marketing & Event Coordinator
Sept. 2008-Oct. 2009
Part-time marketing & event professional dedicated to implementing University advertising initiatives including student event programs, community print ad placements and social media integration.
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Organized a variety of marketing and event programs that effectively position Davenport to grow consumer preference
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Served as the marketing liaison between internal departments such as the Alumni Association and marketing team
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Developed traditional and non-traditional marketing strategies with measurable goals to track and calculate ROI for Davenport University
Skills
Relationship Management
Event Production
Detail Oriented
Campaign Activation
Ideation & Creative Writing
Public Speaking
On Camera Interviews
Power Point
Microsoft Office
Photoshop
Seasoned Traveler
Education
Davenport University
BBA | Marketing & Advertising
Grand Rapids, MI
2005-2010
Philanthropy
Fashions Night Out MI & IL
Changing Worlds
Very Special Arts
Operation Christmas Child
2010 - present
2010 - present
Entrepreneurial Experience
Event Producer
Independent Business Contractor
Wolverine World Wide Corporation
Contracted Event Producer
Grand Rapids, MI | Jun. 2012-Oct. 2012
Responsibilities Include
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Co-producer of the fashion event Pep Rally for shoes
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Onsite event manager
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Creative advisor
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Fashion show producer
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Model & talent referral partner
Changing Worlds Non-Profit
Event Board Member
Chicago, IL | May 2010-Apr. 2012
Responsibilities Include
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Logistical production for philanthropic events consistent with program goals
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Recapped events and presented to board members
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Using an organized agenda, encouraged strong levels of communication during bi-weekly team meetings
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Implemented local marketing plan aligned with Changing Worlds branding strategies
Runway On Monroe
Creator & Executive Producer
Grand Rapids, MI | Nov. 2009-May 2010
Responsibilities Include
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Event Creator
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Sponsorship development
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Media planner
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Vendor and technology negotiator
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Media spokes person & public relations representative
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Fashion competition judge
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Onsite activation manager
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Creative director
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Program financial manager and more