Rebecca Gushen
Community Events Coordinator at City of Lakewood- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Sport and Special Event Evacuation and Protective Actions
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEXMar, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Sport and Special Event Risk Management
Texas A&M Engineering Extension ServiceMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Maryland's BEST Responsible Alcohol Service Certification
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Experience
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City of Lakewood
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United States
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Community Events Coordinator
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Apr 2017 - Present
Coordinate, oversee and implement large festivals, gatherings, concerts, cosponsored events, and special event rentals. • Plan and design 11 annual high caliber events ranging in size from 1,100 to 15,000 people. • Oversee and consult for an additional 21 events per year. • Increased attendance at community events by 61% and annual revenue by 50%. • Improve current and develop new events based on data driven insights and participant feedback to drive patron satisfaction and re-engagement. • Expanded rental program and increased rental revenue by $190,000 annually through partnership cultivation and restructuring based on market analysis and industry standards. • Lead collaborative meetings, info sessions, and trainings both online and in person. • Manage 6 cross-functional teams of 6 to 24 staffers from various departments and professions for strategic planning and implementation. • Oversee 7 annual marketing campaigns and collaborate on rebranding and redesign. • Manage 3 annual budgets totaling $400,000. • Write and negotiate contracts with vendors and event producers. • Executed virtual events, classes, programs and meetings in 2020. Show less
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Grow & Fortify
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Manager
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Jan 2015 - Feb 2017
Grow & Fortify is a Maryland-based management and consulting group, that supports and strengthens value added agriculture, agro-tourism, and food & craft beverage organizations. Their services include strategic planning, special event management and promotion, advocacy, government affairs, and other services. Clients include the Maryland Wineries Association, Brewers Association of Maryland & Maryland Distillers Guild. Responsibilities include: • Built & sustained positive relationships with 150+ members from all 3 clients. • Developed, coordinated & executed 20+ annual public events ranging in size from 250-25,000 people at various venues across the state. • Designed new events & identified new opportunities to raise industry awareness. • Raised $350,000 in event revenue for the MWA in 2016. • Raised $167,000 in event revenue for the BAM in 2016. • Facilitated industry meetings, competitions, conferences, gatherings & fundraisers. • Event consulting for breweries, wineries, distilleries & event promoters/organizers. • Generated event budgets & consistently met event deadlines. • Secured all proper licensing & permitting. • Regularly collaborated with outside vendors & negotiated contracts. • Communicated & interfaced with building management and associated departments at event venues to produce a harmonized event. • Responsible for managing & training volunteers, interns & staff. • Participated in the hiring & training process of new employees & event staff. • Analyzed attendee demographic & feedback surveys following each event. • Created & maintained social media, marketing and public relation campaigns. • Influenced all aspects of craft beverage industry development in Maryland. • Participated in the development and creation of the Maryland Distillers Guild. • Coached members on the in’s & out’s of the local industry and event protocol. • Collaborated in the inception and growth of new management & consulting group. Show less
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Maryland Wineries Association
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Baltimore, Maryland Area
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Event & Promotions Coordinator
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Oct 2014 - Feb 2017
The Maryland Wineries Association, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)6 trade organization representing Maryland's commercial wineries. Founded in 1984, the MWA's mission is to develop and expand the grape and wine industry in Maryland – through education and promotion. Responsibilities include: • Built and sustained positive relationships with 70+ member wineries. • Influenced all aspects of industry development in an emerging wine region. • Facilitated industry meetings, competitions, conferences, gatherings, and fundraisers. • Developed, coordinated & managed 13 annual events directly benefiting the industry. • Designed new events & identified new opportunities to raise industry awareness. • Raised $350,000 in event revenue for the Maryland Wineries Association in 2016. • Event consulting for wineries and event promoters/organizers. • Responsible for managing volunteers, interns and staff • Participated in the hiring & training process of new employees and event staff. • Analyzed attendee demographic and feedback surveys following each event. • Created and maintained social media, marketing and public relation campaigns. Show less
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Knob Hall Winery
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales
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Apr 2013 - Oct 2014
Responsibilities include: • Coordinated and facilitated winery participation in noteworthy off-site events, festivals and farmers markets state-wide. • Identified new promotional opportunities and developed new partnerships. • Hired, trained and managed winery staff. • Directed wine tastings and educational classes. • Managed sales and distribution while developing strong, sustained account relationships across the state. • Responsible for marketing, networking, promotions, and social media. Show less
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Dishcrawl
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Baltimore Dishcrawl Ambassador
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Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
A Dishcrawl Ambassador provides a premier culinary social experience by organizing events that bring together neighborhood restaurants, local chefs, regional food producers and fellow food enthusiasts. My mission is to strengthen the Baltimore food community and promote local restaurants. Responsibilities include: • Founded the Dishcrawl brand in Baltimore and promoted brand to gain support from the local community and to establish a positive reputation throughout the city. • Independently coordinated and guided 6 successful events throughout various neighborhoods in collaboration with local restaurants and chefs. • Endorsed events and ticket sales & upheld customer relations and follow up surveys. • Directed all marketing, networking, promotions, social media and public relations. Show less
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ESL Teacher
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Jul 2012 - Feb 2013
Taught English in a classroom setting from grades Pre-Kindergarten through seventh in public school Maintained frequent communication with parents, colleagues and school administration completely in Spanish Taught, motivated, inspired and supervised 60 children (ages 14-19) in an English learning summer camp Taught English in a classroom setting from grades Pre-Kindergarten through seventh in public school Maintained frequent communication with parents, colleagues and school administration completely in Spanish Taught, motivated, inspired and supervised 60 children (ages 14-19) in an English learning summer camp
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Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
Assistance at Distinguished Speaker Programs Membership and audience development, particularly pertaining to a College and University liaison project Administration and data entry Event planning Assistance at Distinguished Speaker Programs Membership and audience development, particularly pertaining to a College and University liaison project Administration and data entry Event planning
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Sodexo
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France
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Facilities Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Supervisor/Catering Manager
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Apr 2009 - May 2012
Responsibilities include: • Coordinated and managed campus events, both individually and as part of a team. • Operated within 6+ major venues onsite. • Anticipated event needs and synchronized various venue departments accordingly. • Developed strong working relationship with building management staff. • Managed and trained a student catering staff of 40+ employees. Responsibilities include: • Coordinated and managed campus events, both individually and as part of a team. • Operated within 6+ major venues onsite. • Anticipated event needs and synchronized various venue departments accordingly. • Developed strong working relationship with building management staff. • Managed and trained a student catering staff of 40+ employees.
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Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Feb 2010 - Apr 2012
Worked and interacted with children and adults of all ages and of different faiths Assisted and collaborated with fundraising efforts such as the children’s book and events Organized, planed, and edited the children’s book “Peace by Piece” Worked and interacted with children and adults of all ages and of different faiths Assisted and collaborated with fundraising efforts such as the children’s book and events Organized, planed, and edited the children’s book “Peace by Piece”
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Barcelona Wine Bar
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Restaurants
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200 - 300 Employee
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Server
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
• Served guests in a high-end, culinary and wine-focused environment. • Trained in proper table service and guest presentation. • Educated in Spanish wines, regions and varietals. • Served guests in a high-end, culinary and wine-focused environment. • Trained in proper table service and guest presentation. • Educated in Spanish wines, regions and varietals.
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Education
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2008 - 2012
Loyola University Maryland
Interdiciplinary Degree in Biology and Spanish, Latin American and Latino Studies -
2011 - 2011
Universidad del Salvador
Exchange Student, Latin American Studies
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