Experience
Starwood Retail Partners
Jan. 2014 - Present
Chicago, IL
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
•Front desk supervision, greet and announce visitors, conference room schedule and craft services management
• Inter-departmental project coordination, communications with co-workers and building staff
•, Expense reporting for eleven staff members, sensitive document processing, data entry
• In-going/out-going mail, vendor, and print coordination, supply inventory and ordering
• Fast adjustment to new software and task processes, driven to exceed expectations and benefit the SRP team
• Innovative and organized ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem solve
Chicago, IL
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
•Front desk supervision, greet and announce visitors, conference room schedule and craft services management
• Inter-departmental project coordination, communications with co-workers and building staff
•, Expense reporting for eleven staff members, sensitive document processing, data entry
• In-going/out-going mail, vendor, and print coordination, supply inventory and ordering
• Fast adjustment to new software and task processes, driven to exceed expectations and benefit the SRP team
• Innovative and organized ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem solve
Chicago Dance
CHICAGO DANCE
July 2013 - October 2013
Chicago, IL
Event Coordinator and Operations
• Event and wedding planning, sales, marketing, scheduling, and supervision
• Facility, catering, staff coordinator, philanthropy and sponsorship management
• HR and administrative duties, graphic design, print and mailing coordination, data management
• Social media and website management, re-branding campaign
• Lesson and rental sales, accounts payable
Chicago, IL
Event Coordinator and Operations
• Event and wedding planning, sales, marketing, scheduling, and supervision
• Facility, catering, staff coordinator, philanthropy and sponsorship management
• HR and administrative duties, graphic design, print and mailing coordination, data management
• Social media and website management, re-branding campaign
• Lesson and rental sales, accounts payable
University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums
May 2013 – July 2013
Iowa City, IA
Office and Event Manager
• Event and wedding planning, scheduling, and supervision, accounts payable
• Facility, catering, volunteer and staff coordinator
• HR and administrative duties, print and mailing coordination, data management
Iowa City, IA
Office and Event Manager
• Event and wedding planning, scheduling, and supervision, accounts payable
• Facility, catering, volunteer and staff coordinator
• HR and administrative duties, print and mailing coordination, data management
University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums
June 2012 – June 2013
Iowa City, IA
Marketing, Media Relations, and Development Specialist
• Leading communications between museums and media relations initiatives, press release lead/editor, print/mail coordination
• Coordination and editing of bi-annual publications and branding campaign, cost analysis and digital communication campaign
• Purchase and track advertising, QR codes, promotional materials/signage/merchandise
• Supervision and collaboration with graphic designers; overseeing digital networking, drafting and submitting press releases
• Special event planning, composition of program, talent management, fundraising, craft services, publicity
• Development plan work, initiation of donor relations, gallery event/auction, recent campaign improved 185% over last year
Iowa City, IA
Marketing, Media Relations, and Development Specialist
• Leading communications between museums and media relations initiatives, press release lead/editor, print/mail coordination
• Coordination and editing of bi-annual publications and branding campaign, cost analysis and digital communication campaign
• Purchase and track advertising, QR codes, promotional materials/signage/merchandise
• Supervision and collaboration with graphic designers; overseeing digital networking, drafting and submitting press releases
• Special event planning, composition of program, talent management, fundraising, craft services, publicity
• Development plan work, initiation of donor relations, gallery event/auction, recent campaign improved 185% over last year
Iowa United Nations Association
Aug. 2012 - May 2013
Iowa City, IA
Volunteer Coordinator
•Coordinator and manager of student and adult volunteers; interviewing, screening, hiring, orientating, training, scheduling, and supervision
•Fair representative; developed application form and initiated online accessibility
•Publication and communications, event promotion
•Development and sponsorship planning and recruitment
•Event staff
Iowa City, IA
Volunteer Coordinator
•Coordinator and manager of student and adult volunteers; interviewing, screening, hiring, orientating, training, scheduling, and supervision
•Fair representative; developed application form and initiated online accessibility
•Publication and communications, event promotion
•Development and sponsorship planning and recruitment
•Event staff
University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums
Jan. 2012 – June 2012
Iowa City, IA
Development and Media Relations Intern
•Internship in Marketing and Media Relations
•Purchase and track advertising, QR codes, promotional materials/merchandise, signage/flyer planning/distribution
•Media relations internship; overseeing digital networking, drafting and submitting press releases
•Internship in Development
•Drafting and executing the first development plan and campaign for the University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums
Iowa City, IA
Development and Media Relations Intern
•Internship in Marketing and Media Relations
•Purchase and track advertising, QR codes, promotional materials/merchandise, signage/flyer planning/distribution
•Media relations internship; overseeing digital networking, drafting and submitting press releases
•Internship in Development
•Drafting and executing the first development plan and campaign for the University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums
National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library
Oct. 2011
Iowa City, IA
Marketing Intern
•Creating demographic mapping schemes using visitor data
•Psycho-graphic analyses
•Presentation of findings in a formal setting for museum staff
Iowa City, IA
Marketing Intern
•Creating demographic mapping schemes using visitor data
•Psycho-graphic analyses
•Presentation of findings in a formal setting for museum staff
Quinton's Bar & Deli
July 2011 - July 2012
Coralville, IA
Server
•Server duties: food handling, expediting, busing, cleaning, stocking, FOH prep
Coralville, IA
Server
•Server duties: food handling, expediting, busing, cleaning, stocking, FOH prep
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Aug. 2011 – Sept. 2012
Iowa City, IA
Education Staff
•Event Staff
•Docent/tour guide
•Gift shop associate
•Volunteer management
Iowa City, IA
Education Staff
•Event Staff
•Docent/tour guide
•Gift shop associate
•Volunteer management
University of Iowa
Nov. 2010 – Dec. 2011
Iowa City, IA
Figure Model
•Physicality, flexibility, and discipline to choreograph and maintain postures
•Ability to lead classes in absence of professor
•Researched art masters for curriculum-relevant poses that challenge students
•Freelance work for Coe College; Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and community artists in the Corridor Area
Iowa City, IA
Figure Model
•Physicality, flexibility, and discipline to choreograph and maintain postures
•Ability to lead classes in absence of professor
•Researched art masters for curriculum-relevant poses that challenge students
•Freelance work for Coe College; Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and community artists in the Corridor Area
Motherhood Maternity
Feb. 2009 – Mar. 2011
Coralville, IA
Sales Associate
• Sales Associate
• Key Holder
• Cashier
• Cross/Up selling
• Bra fittings/consultations
• Receiving, stocking, inventory and returns
• MRSP/merchandising in local department stores
• Sub-store manager during vacancy
Coralville, IA
Sales Associate
• Sales Associate
• Key Holder
• Cashier
• Cross/Up selling
• Bra fittings/consultations
• Receiving, stocking, inventory and returns
• MRSP/merchandising in local department stores
• Sub-store manager during vacancy
Michaels Arts & Crafts
Feb. 2008 – Oct. 2011
Coralville, IA
Certified Framer
•Promoted three times in first year of employment
•Floor sales
•Customer service
•Receiving/Truck unloading, stocking, warehouse pulling, inventory and cleaning
•Member of closing staff
•Certified framer in cross/up-selling, aesthetic design, preservation, assembly
Coralville, IA
Certified Framer
•Promoted three times in first year of employment
•Floor sales
•Customer service
•Receiving/Truck unloading, stocking, warehouse pulling, inventory and cleaning
•Member of closing staff
•Certified framer in cross/up-selling, aesthetic design, preservation, assembly
Rue 21
2003 – 2005
Williamsburg, IA
Sales Associate
• Sales Associate
• Cashier
• Cross/Up selling
• Receiving, stocking, and inventory
Williamsburg, IA
Sales Associate
• Sales Associate
• Cashier
• Cross/Up selling
• Receiving, stocking, and inventory
PMC Studios
2000-2012
Williamsburg, IA
Production Assistant
•Receptions and craft services
•Teleprompter operator, scriptwriter, editor, transcriptionist
•Still photography, gaffer, and live feed video camera operator, post-edit video and audio
•Experience setting up and assisting live news spots with national news staff, assistance on presidential candidate campaign coverage
•Video logging and audio aid on a Sundance Film Festival movie shoot
Williamsburg, IA
Production Assistant
•Receptions and craft services
•Teleprompter operator, scriptwriter, editor, transcriptionist
•Still photography, gaffer, and live feed video camera operator, post-edit video and audio
•Experience setting up and assisting live news spots with national news staff, assistance on presidential candidate campaign coverage
•Video logging and audio aid on a Sundance Film Festival movie shoot