Director of Event Operations & Executive Assistant to President

• Sep 2022 - Present

Executive Assistant

• Mar 2022 - Sep 2022

- Assisted C -Suite Executives during a transitional period of merging with Bandai Namco. This included communication strategies, department transitions and also reviewed KPI’s. - Partnered with over 15 departments on behalf of CEO and C-Level Executives. This required me to learn the entire organization background, core values and procedures. - Maintained an organized schedule for all marketing trade show events and reviewed with various departments. - Created engaging content to pitch to VIP clients such as Hot Topic and Boxlunch. - Collaborated with a sister company to create effective campaigns during the merger. - Assisted Corporate Planning with social media analytics, and monthly reports which included B2B and B2C with high stakeholders. Show less

Marketing Coordinator

• Mar 2018 - Feb 2022

- Created marketing campaigns to assist low-volume stores with sales based on corporate objectives. - Crafted professional videos, presentations, and application mockups. - Created and delegated marketing plans for the WestZone Market (i.e., 150 corporate stores). - Created email marketing campaigns to assist with local store marketing. -Integrated relationships in the local community by creating effective partnerships with organizations and private sectors. - Conducted market research to ensure the brand remains relevant and competitive. - Supported Store Managers, Market Directors, Area Supervisors, and operations with marketing endeavors. - Assisted with development launches and campaign initiatives. - Defined product strategies and works closely with operations teams to ensure successful campaigns. Managed corporate store ROI by leveraging different marketing campaigns simultaneously. Show less

Corporate Marketing Assistant

• Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

• Performed in a Public Relations role for social media campaigns. • Assisted with event planning and non-profit functions while leading staff in multiple roles in absence of CEO, such as financial matters, approving transactions and scheduling meetings. • Collaborated with CEO and Office Manager in regards to daily activities. • Performed in a Public Relations role for social media campaigns. • Assisted with event planning and non-profit functions while leading staff in multiple roles in absence of CEO, such as financial matters, approving transactions and scheduling meetings. • Collaborated with CEO and Office Manager in regards to daily activities.

Account Executive

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

College of Communications – Student-run Advertising/Public Relations Agency Account Executive, Fall 2017 Semester • Worked with PRactical ADvantage and the College of Communications’ new alumni website, PostCOMM, as clients in terms of developing their brand awareness and original content, respectively • Gained experience dealing with real-world situations under tight 15-week deadline • Developed important research and time management skills using Cision software and FunctionFox time management system, respectively • Earned credit for Capstone class (required senior-only course necessary for graduation) Show less

Public Relations Event Planning and Management

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

• Conducted media outreach for the festival. • Performed event planning with daily live programs as well as preparing regular news releases both prior to date and day of event. • Continued working for the festival after internship ended upon CEO request. • Conducted media outreach for the festival. • Performed event planning with daily live programs as well as preparing regular news releases both prior to date and day of event. • Continued working for the festival after internship ended upon CEO request.

Member

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

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