Renee Barone Brooks
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Marissa Karlins-Malyn
Renee was my mentor while I was an intern at Proof. She did a fantastic job at pushing me forward in my digital and social media skills and truly understands what it takes to teach and manage interns in order to grow his or her career.
Jason Sem
I’ve been very impressed with Renee’s work with clients and her insights into improving her client’s digital and social media strategies. She’s been phenomenal in creating Facebook content strategy for Hormel and is a highly effective project manager. Great colleague, highly recommended.
Marissa Karlins-Malyn
Renee was my mentor while I was an intern at Proof. She did a fantastic job at pushing me forward in my digital and social media skills and truly understands what it takes to teach and manage interns in order to grow his or her career.
Jason Sem
I’ve been very impressed with Renee’s work with clients and her insights into improving her client’s digital and social media strategies. She’s been phenomenal in creating Facebook content strategy for Hormel and is a highly effective project manager. Great colleague, highly recommended.
Marissa Karlins-Malyn
Renee was my mentor while I was an intern at Proof. She did a fantastic job at pushing me forward in my digital and social media skills and truly understands what it takes to teach and manage interns in order to grow his or her career.
Jason Sem
I’ve been very impressed with Renee’s work with clients and her insights into improving her client’s digital and social media strategies. She’s been phenomenal in creating Facebook content strategy for Hormel and is a highly effective project manager. Great colleague, highly recommended.
Marissa Karlins-Malyn
Renee was my mentor while I was an intern at Proof. She did a fantastic job at pushing me forward in my digital and social media skills and truly understands what it takes to teach and manage interns in order to grow his or her career.
Jason Sem
I’ve been very impressed with Renee’s work with clients and her insights into improving her client’s digital and social media strategies. She’s been phenomenal in creating Facebook content strategy for Hormel and is a highly effective project manager. Great colleague, highly recommended.
Credentials
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Personal Chef and Catering
Kendall College
Experience
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Praytell
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Vice President, Chicago Lead
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Jul 2018 - Present
Lead the Imbibe Practice focusing on all the fun stuff: beer, wine and spirits. Our clients include Anheuser-Busch, Goose Island, Golden Road Brewing, High Noon, Louis Martini and a variety of other fun and incredibly delicious products. I also lead our growing Chicago Office starting with six team members in a WeWork, now in our own 4,000 square foot office (that we use!) with over 20 professionals that make me laugh on a daily basis. Lead the Imbibe Practice focusing on all the fun stuff: beer, wine and spirits. Our clients include Anheuser-Busch, Goose Island, Golden Road Brewing, High Noon, Louis Martini and a variety of other fun and incredibly delicious products. I also lead our growing Chicago Office starting with six team members in a WeWork, now in our own 4,000 square foot office (that we use!) with over 20 professionals that make me laugh on a daily basis.
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Weber Shandwick
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Lead the social media business for some of America's favorite chocolates including M&M'S and DOVE Chocolate. Lead the PR business for SNICKERS.
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Director
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Dec 2014 - Jun 2016
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Little Lemon, LLC
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Chicago, IL
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Chef and Owner
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Sep 2013 - Oct 2015
Little Lemon is a personal chef company I created in the summer of 2013 after graduating from Kendall Culinary School. We specialize in creating delicious food for weekly meal preparation, cooking parties and private parties. Little Lemon is a personal chef company I created in the summer of 2013 after graduating from Kendall Culinary School. We specialize in creating delicious food for weekly meal preparation, cooking parties and private parties.
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Account Manager
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
Account Manager for a variety of clients including companies in the pharmaceutical, adult beverage, jewelry, and consumer packaged goods fields. For many accounts, I am the day-to-day client contact and help to oversee strategy and execution of projects.
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Associate / Project Manager
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Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
Project and Community Manager for a variety of clients including a Fortune 500 food company, Progressive Adult Beverage manufacturer and top jewelry company. Tasks include drafting and scheduling social media content, monitoring various social properties, coordinating with design, development and QA teams across multiple offices and cities.
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Ruder Finn
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Associate, Digital Research and Insights
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Sep 2007 - Feb 2012
At Ruder Finn, I worked within in the Digital Insights group putting together actionable plans for clients seeking to better understand the social and digital landscape for their space. I specifically worked within the Healthcare arena, but touched on several consumer brands such as PepsiCo, Amazon, and Caribou. At Ruder Finn, I worked within in the Digital Insights group putting together actionable plans for clients seeking to better understand the social and digital landscape for their space. I specifically worked within the Healthcare arena, but touched on several consumer brands such as PepsiCo, Amazon, and Caribou.
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The University of Alabama
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Tech Support Assistant
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Aug 2005 - May 2007
Provided tech support for WebCT website which includes updating formats, teacher materials, grades and video.Assisted in updating the content on the Alabama Online High School website. Provided tech support for WebCT website which includes updating formats, teacher materials, grades and video.Assisted in updating the content on the Alabama Online High School website.
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Education
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2003 - 2007
The University of Alabama
BS, Marketing -
2011 - 2011
Kendall College
Certificate, Personal Chef and Catering -
Colleyville Heritage
