Experience

ALFA International

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Practice Group & Events Director

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Practice Group & Events Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Jan 2023

  Chicago, Illinois, United States



American Osteopathic Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Meeting Specialist

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2019

  Greater Chicago Area



American Academy of Pediatrics

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Meeting Planner

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2018

  Itasca, IL Responsible for planning and executing the AAP National Conference & Exhibition, smaller education courses, and other meetings and events as needed. Experienced in sourcing, contracting, logistics, budgeting, and on-site execution.



Ram Racing

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer and Charity Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  Managed volunteer and charity program for 21 races held across the United States. Managed relationship with Ronald McDonald House charities (locally and globally). Planned logistics of meetings, volunteers, sponsorship details, fundraising, and marketing.



Aramark

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conference Services Coordinator

  • Dec 2013 - Jul 2014

  Chicago Planned and coordinated all internal meetings and events, ranging from 10-500. Responsibilities ranged from reserving space, F&B orders, assigning room set up, and determining audio visual needs.



Round Lake Area Park District

• Special Events Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Nov 2013

  Round Lake, IL Partnered with Recreation Supervisor in planning, executing, and evaluating various events including Great Pumpkin Celebration, Polar Express and the Studio of Dance Spring Concert.



Disney Cruise Line

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Youth Activities Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2012

  Directly responsible for implementation and handling of daily operations for approximately 1500 children and 70 full-time staff.



Tyler’s Justice Center for Children

• Development Coordinator

  • Jul 2007 - Oct 2008

  Coordinated all plans for ongoing Capital Campaign, raising 2nd half of approximately $600,000. Planned, publicized, and implemented all agency fundraisers and appeals. Served as chairperson for agency fundraisers including being the main contact and logistical planner for media, caterer, DJ, reception hall, donors, volunteer committee and attendees.