Experience

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Special Events & Video Production

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  • Planning and implementation of the Annual Meeting with various staff.• Planning and coordinating the ATHENA Award Luncheon with various staff.• Oversee planning and logistics for networking breakfasts for Good Morning, Springfield! at various locations.• Planning and implementation of the First Responders Appreciation Event with various staff.• Planning and implementation of the Fall Golf Classic with various staff.• Planning and implementation of the Annual Membership Lunch with various staff.• Responsible for submitting and overseeing event budgets. • Assist with various meetings and projects as designated, including the Chamber Board of Directors Retreat; Past Directors Lunch; Past Directors Reception & Committee/Task Force Chairmen Recognition Lunch.• Maintain special events through the Chamber’s membership database software.• In cooperation with Manager of Reach Program Engagement, responsible for correspondence and communication with event sponsors, both pre-event and post-event.• Responsible for managing the Chamber’s audio/visual studio including approval of and scheduling use of the studio for in-house production, live stream, recording and editing. • In partnership with Vice President of Strategic Communications, provide in-house video production services to internal customers that align with strategic priorities.

• Manager, Programs & Special Events

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2021

  * Planning and implementation of the Annual Meeting with various staff* Planning and coordinating the Fall Golf Classic with various staff* Oversee networking breakfasts for Good Morning, Springfield! at various locations and assist Communications staff in agenda planning and script writing for monthly event* Planning and implementation of the First Responders Appreciation Event with various staff* Planning and implementation of the Annual Membership Lunch with various staff* Planning and implementation of ATHENA Award Lunch with various staff* In conjunction with the Public Affairs team, planning and implementation of State of the State event* Raise funds primarily through organizing and coordinating events.* Assisting with various meetings and projects as designated, including the Chamber Board of Directors Retreat; Past Directors Lunch; Past Directors Reception & Committee/Task Force Chairmen Recognition Lunch* Serve on staff leadership team for the annual Reach Campaign* Provide staff support, as needed, for Non-Profit Roundtable luncheon events* Maintain special events through the Chamber’s membership database software



Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield

• United States
• Construction

• Event Coordinator

  • Dec 2016 - Jun 2018

  - Plan, coordinate and manage all Association events. Including, but not limited to, Home Show, Home Remodeling Show, Parade of Homes, Golf Tournament, Sporting Clays Tournament, Fishing Tournaments and various membership events and meetings of all sizes. Responsible for booth sales, registrations, catering, location, contract details, attendee lists, equipment, promotional materials, staff and volunteer coordination, financial reporting, evaluating and researching.- Oversee the Trade Show Committee, Parade of Homes Committee and Membership Events Committee- Utilize Weblink for client organization and maintenance as well as event management and billing- Contribute to the planning and building of sponsorship/advertising packages and assist in selling and billing- Assist with design and creation of flyers, entry forms and event graphics- Write articles for the SpringfieldHBA.com website and assist with backend web management- Assist with content and design for the HBA e-newsletter, and Social Media posts



Freelance

• Writer

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  - Write 200 – 250 word blog posts - Write 200 – 250 word blog posts



KY3 Inc. (KYTV)

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Services Producer

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2016

  - Wrote, shot and edited award-winning commercials for local businesses- Maintained an excellent working relationship with a wide variety of personalities while working under very tight deadlines- Provided voice work and graphic design on multiple commercials per client request- Assisted with department’s social media presence - Wrote, shot and edited award-winning commercials for local businesses- Maintained an excellent working relationship with a wide variety of personalities while working under very tight deadlines- Provided voice work and graphic design on multiple commercials per client request- Assisted with department’s social media presence



KSPR-TV

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Promotion Manager/Producer

  • Apr 2007 - Jan 2013

  - A team leader in developing a new brand for KSPR – on-air, online and in print - Wrote, shot, produced & edited news promotion, special sweeps promotion, image spots, and other special projects- Responsible for all in and out of house marketing and promotion- Event planning- Selected Intern candidates and supervised their work within the department - A team leader in developing a new brand for KSPR – on-air, online and in print - Wrote, shot, produced & edited news promotion, special sweeps promotion, image spots, and other special projects- Responsible for all in and out of house marketing and promotion- Event planning- Selected Intern candidates and supervised their work within the department



KY3 Inc. (KYTV)

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Promotion Producer

  • Aug 2000 - Mar 2007

  - Worked with the Newsroom to write, produce and edit daily 10pm News Topicals - Responsible for social media presence of The Ozarks CW- Wrote, shot, produced & edited special sweeps promotion, image for all stations, and other special projects as assigned- Assisted in coordinating the annual KY3 Day at the Ozark Empire Fair including the KY3 Talent Show- Interviewed and selected Intern candidates to assist in the Department- Community Relations for KYTV working with multiple non-profits in the Ozarks



Palace Digital Studios

• Receptionist/PA

  • 1999 - 2000

  - Client Maintenance- Receptionist duties- Some Production Assistance - Client Maintenance- Receptionist duties- Some Production Assistance