Civic Innovation Fellow

• Aug 2023 - Present

As a Civic Innovation Fellow, I was assigned multiple projects that needed strategic assistance. My first project was TRC Manager with the City of South Bend where I: - Oversaw Booking Management System - Reviewed & developed strategic policies - Communicated strategic goals with stakeholders As a Civic Innovation Fellow, I was assigned multiple projects that needed strategic assistance. My first project was TRC Manager with the City of South Bend where I: - Oversaw Booking Management System - Reviewed & developed strategic policies - Communicated strategic goals with stakeholders

Founder

• Nov 2019 - Present

PwR Up Con is seeking to bring the digital world to the local community. As the founder, my responsibility is to ensure that the attendees have a first-class experience. This is done by building great relationships with industry leaders, coordinating multiple projects at once, and managing a budget wisely. During our first event, shifted from in person at the Century Center to a virtual experience on Twitch in a matter of months, we saw 399 individuals stop by and check it out. Over $750 was raised for charity and people watched more than 25,000 minutes of our weekend content. Show less

Americorps Member

• May 2023 - Aug 2023

Serving AmeriCorp by assisting with South Bend programs. During my time with AmeriCorp, I assisted with research, operations, and data management for two projects at enFocus. Both projects tackled various issues in workforce development and sustainability. Serving AmeriCorp by assisting with South Bend programs. During my time with AmeriCorp, I assisted with research, operations, and data management for two projects at enFocus. Both projects tackled various issues in workforce development and sustainability.

Electrical Helper

• Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

Assisting with operations and material handling in the construction of a solar array. Assisting with operations and material handling in the construction of a solar array.

Account Manager

• Jun 2021 - Feb 2023

CSR 1

• Dec 2019 - Jun 2021

Marketing Coordinator

• Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

The Urban Adventure Games connects community by providing participants with a day of fun, challenging mind and body. As Marketing Coordinator, I will be recruiting participants, engaging the community, developing race materials, managing a budget, and more. The Urban Adventure Games connects community by providing participants with a day of fun, challenging mind and body. As Marketing Coordinator, I will be recruiting participants, engaging the community, developing race materials, managing a budget, and more.

Marketing Communications

• Apr 2019 - Sep 2019

TJ21 develops high-quality content to ensure that customers are reaching out and engaging their clients. My role as a Marketing Communications Specialist is to work with clients to capture their voice, develop their brand, and reach out to their audience. My specialty is copywriting, but I also assist with account management, creating campaigns, and analyzing performance. TJ21 develops high-quality content to ensure that customers are reaching out and engaging their clients. My role as a Marketing Communications Specialist is to work with clients to capture their voice, develop their brand, and reach out to their audience. My specialty is copywriting, but I also assist with account management, creating campaigns, and analyzing performance.

Marketing Coordinator

• May 2018 - Nov 2018

Loader Parts Source is a re-manufacturing and distribution center for skid steer parts founded to deliver fast, easy, and fair service to their customers. As the marketing coordinator, I spend my time implementing marketing strategies to improve customer relationships and acquire new business, as well as analyzing digital trends. This includes e-mail campaigns, observing website trends, planning media calendars, and curating social media content as well as many other day-to-day tasks. Measurables: -Social Media impressions of 2,250+ per month with approx. 10% engagement -Monthly newsletter creation reaching 500+ customers with approx. 25% open rate and 10% engagement Show less

Project Specialist

• Dec 2016 - Oct 2017

Site Enhancement Services delivers effective brand implementation to clients all over the country. From data gathering to installation, SES is a leader in the field. As a project coordinator, I work in the middle of data and implementation. Some of the responsibilities include: +Organized data so that it can easily be implemented in client databases +Data quality checks +Designing brand books +Coordinating surveyors On average, I assisted with approximately 30 sites a week. I set a record for stores opened in a month, two months in a row. Show less

Blue Crew Member

• Mar 2016 - Sep 2017

The South Bend Cubs, winner of the 2015 John H. Johnson award, are the Single-A MiLB affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. As a member of the Blue Crew, I assist with in-game events, fan experience, and execution of promotions. Every game, I handled between 4 - 6 of the major events that occurred between each half inning. I had to recruit contestants and communicate the information to the appropriate people to ensure each event went as planned. The South Bend Cubs, winner of the 2015 John H. Johnson award, are the Single-A MiLB affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. As a member of the Blue Crew, I assist with in-game events, fan experience, and execution of promotions. Every game, I handled between 4 - 6 of the major events that occurred between each half inning. I had to recruit contestants and communicate the information to the appropriate people to ensure each event went as planned.

Client Service Representative

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

1st Source Bank has been awarded various community awards, including 'Best Bank for Business'​ by readers of Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly Magazine in April of 2015. View more here: https://www.1stsource.com/about-us/why-join-the-1st-source-team 1st Source prides itself on building customer wealth and the convenience of doing so. As a CSR, I served on the front-lines of customer relations at one of the busiest branches. I handled transactions every day while selling personalized financial opportunities and performing quality service. I was promoted to CSR I after 6 months on the job for good performance and trained to be an eSpecialist. As an eSpecialist, I was able to assist customers with Mobile Banking issues in person. My branch also trained me on opening new accounts. Show less

Baseball Social Media Manager

• Feb 2012 - Aug 2015

During my freshman year at Calvin while on the baseball team, I was approached by the members of the leadership team to create a Facebook page for families who could not attend games. In the first year, the page had just over 100 Fans. In the middle of the season I recruited a parent who was taking photos to assist me with administration and photo management.In 2013 we reached 200 likes and I also created a Twitter account that got about 150 followers. I ran them while attending practices and games as a player.In 2014 with the help of one other member, we went from just over 200 Fans on Facebook to just over 400. I went from being a player to a manager, where I helped set up practices and execute other operational activities at Coach's request. I created a YouTube account that has 10+ subscribers and one video with 100K+ views. Over the summer, I opened an Instagram account for the team.By utilizing different media, I plan to raise awareness for games and enhance the experience for fans who are not able to make the games and players who want to relive memories of such a great community. I plan to pass the responsibilities on after I graduate. Show less

Baseball Operations Student Manager

• Feb 2014 - May 2014

Assisting the head coach with set up, drill work, and statistics while filming and increasing social media presence on the side.

Community Life Council Member

• Aug 2012 - May 2013

As a member of the CLC for Schultze Eldersvelde, I met with other members to discuss and plan events for our residence hall through out the year. Our goal was to learn how to lead others while building an uplifting community.As a member of the CLC, I also had another role as a "Cultural Discerner". The CDs were spread throughout the dorms and met weekly to discuss on campus events as well as current cultural issues.

Sports Editor

• Aug 2014 - May 2015

Creating and assigning content weekly as well as laying out the sports section. I made my story leads more than just game recaps - I interviewed coaches to create unique profiles and found the underlying story to every game. I wrote over 60 articles in my two years with Chimes. Being a sports editor also involves running the Twitter page, "Chimes Sports", to inform students about upcoming games, share articles, and live-tweet games. Visit my portfolio of articles here: https://calvinchimes.org/editors/?writer=Brian%20Exner Show less

Nonprofit Administration Intern

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

As an intern under the Program Operations Manager, I handled three projects and assisted with internal operations such as enrollment and mailing procedures. My projects ranged from the creation of a guide to planning an exclusive event for program participants. Family Futures exists to provide families of Kent County a road map to successfully raising a child. The Connections program alone serves over 6,000 different children as of 2012. As an intern under the Program Operations Manager, I handled three projects and assisted with internal operations such as enrollment and mailing procedures. My projects ranged from the creation of a guide to planning an exclusive event for program participants. Family Futures exists to provide families of Kent County a road map to successfully raising a child. The Connections program alone serves over 6,000 different children as of 2012.

Staff Writer

• Sep 2013 - May 2014

I cover the action on sporting events. I write recaps of the games as well as occasionally live-tweet them. I cover the action on sporting events. I write recaps of the games as well as occasionally live-tweet them.

Supply Chain Intern

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

Utilizing SAP, I assisted the Purchasing department by checking info records, verifying invoices, and requesting quotes. I also helped stores with inventory and prepared spread sheets for tooling analysis. During my down time, I took up other small tasks that needed to be done such as stocking inventory. Utilizing SAP, I assisted the Purchasing department by checking info records, verifying invoices, and requesting quotes. I also helped stores with inventory and prepared spread sheets for tooling analysis. During my down time, I took up other small tasks that needed to be done such as stocking inventory.

Office Assistant

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

I helped in the Purchasing Manager's office to sort files and make phone calls inquiring about quotes. I also helped with taking inventory and receiving items in stores. I helped in the Purchasing Manager's office to sort files and make phone calls inquiring about quotes. I also helped with taking inventory and receiving items in stores.