Experience

Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Membership Associate

  • Jun 2022 - Present



American College of Surgeons

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Convention and Meetings Administrator

  • Apr 2018 - Jan 2022

  - Supported 4 external medical specialty societies clients and 8 internal specialty clients in assessing programs, conferences and evaluating the need for additional supportive services. - Provided and coordinates support for all the society's virtual and in-person meetings/conferences. This involves extensive year-long planning with clients, marketing, coordination of materials, frequent contact with multiple groups (ACS Members, surgeons, physicians, medical students, residents, program directors). - Collected data for analysis and reporting purposes. - Provided client's societies information to interested medical facilities. - Made referrals to the client's leadership regarding meeting management and registration website design. - Interacted with surgeons of various health care specialties. - Ensured quality programming and enhancements of services. - Conducted needs assessments to determine resources required to fulfill program goals and objectives successfully. - Provided guidance and allocates resources to help lead decision-making processes. - Monitored society program progress and facilitated follow up discussions with clients. - Complied with confidentiality regulations and guidelines. - Updated client's communication methods. - Used various software application systems to summarize, retrieve, and prescribe statistical and financial reports. - Improved customer service by supporting clients' phone inquiries and managing multiple clients' email communications.



Society of Women Engineers

• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Global Programs Coordinator

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2018

  - Helped to develop strategy, budgeting, planning, coordination and vendor management of SWE’s Global Events. - Worked closely with marketing, membership team, program development and board members to develop cohesive strategic plans that deliver key messages, program information, drive brand awareness, and ultimately move the mission for SWE. - Helped to develop strategy, budgeting, planning, coordination and vendor management of SWE’s Global Events. - Worked closely with marketing, membership team, program development and board members to develop cohesive strategic plans that deliver key messages, program information, drive brand awareness, and ultimately move the mission for SWE.



Columbia College Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Operations and Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2011 - Feb 2014

  - Planned, coordinated and implemented all details for Office of Institutional Advancement related events including fundraising, cultivation, marketing, community outreach and onsite specifics. - Collaborated with the Director of Events to develop comprehensive planning timetables for all events. - Communicated in an efficient and timely manner with other offices and individuals on campus involved in producing events, including the Office of The President, the Office of Alumni Relations, the Director of Security, and the maintenance, food service and IT staff. - In conjunction with the Accounting Department, worked with outside vendors concerning the provision of services for events, including negotiating prices, executing contracts and overseeing activities to ensure the services are fulfilled. - Partnered with Marketing and Public Relations Departments to prepare event-related materials, including postcards, invitations, RSVP Website, posters and other promotional materials, and ensures there timely distribution. - Established and maintained effective relationships with VIP’s, Board of Trustee Members, and media outlets to cultivate fundraising strategies for the college and its events.



Commonground Marketing

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Apr 2009 - Mar 2010

  - Assisted in the development of strategic planning and promotion of the Sprite Step Off National Tour 2009 sponsored by The Coca Cola Company, while managing key relationships with universities, partnering media agencies and the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. - Oversaw the regional event budget which allocated $200,000 per event; supervised all touring staff and managed outside vendor invoice billing. - Supervised service initiatives with community partners, sponsors and participating agencies while providing research feedback to team. - Developed event execution plan at host universities and coordinated all event logistics with involved departments, faculty and administrators. - Collaborated with Creative Team to promote all regional events and competition guidelines posted on the Sprite Step Off website.



Johnson Publishing Company, LLC

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Communications Assistant

  • 2006 - 2008

  - Assisted with the execution and media pitching of EBONY/Jet special promotions and events, researched new media contacts and assisted in generating ad concepts for Fashion Fair Cosmetics. - Wrote Jet Magazine weekly press releases to be distributed to local and national media outlets, while also supplying accompanying content for Jetmag.com website. - Wrote monthly articles for Fashion Fair Cosmetics newsletter. - Acted as the Talent Liaison for Jet Swimsuit Calendar photo shoot. - Assisted with the execution and media pitching of EBONY/Jet special promotions and events, researched new media contacts and assisted in generating ad concepts for Fashion Fair Cosmetics. - Wrote Jet Magazine weekly press releases to be distributed to local and national media outlets, while also supplying accompanying content for Jetmag.com website. - Wrote monthly articles for Fashion Fair Cosmetics newsletter. - Acted as the Talent Liaison for Jet Swimsuit Calendar photo shoot.