Experience

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  NEAT Method Cincinnati

  • Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Owner & Professional Organizer

    • Jul 2019 - Present
    • Cincinnati, Ohio

    NEAT Method is a lifestyle service committed to providing a more luxurious and smartly appointed living space. We recognize that life gets hectic and that maintaining an organized home can become a challenge. NEAT Method will design a customized solution that is not only effective but sustainable...

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  Drees Pavillion

  • Devou Park, Cincinnati, OH

  • Wedding and Event Coordinator

    • Aug 2019 - Dec 2020
    • Devou Park, Cincinnati, OH
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  Medpace

  • Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Meeting and Event Manager

    • Feb 2019 - Oct 2019
    • Cincinnati, Ohio
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  Toyota North America

  • United States
  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Event Coordinator - Supplier Relations

    • Feb 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Analyst, Purchasing – Supplier Diversity

    • Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

    • Supplier Diversity is responsible for identifying sourcing and development opportunities for minority and women business enterprises (M/WBEs) and advocating for these companies within Toyota’s supply chain• Manage all marketing, branding and internal tradeshow strategies acting as a liaison between Toyota procurement and potential M/WBEs• Determine sponsorship levels and distribution of $150,000 annual budget for minority councils and events located in the Midwest region• Content creator and editor for the quarterly Supplier Diversity newsletter, which has a reach of 3,000+ readers• Established annual social media implementation plan to reach the nearly 8,000 subscribers, which included weekly campaigns to align with Toyota values and initiatives• Toyota lead for 17+ events and tradeshows throughout 2016 that involved networking with and educating M/WBEs, corporations, and government organizations to promote diversity in the supply chain • Created all marketing material, social media content, event theme, educational seminars and speeches for Toyota’s Opportunity Exchange, an event with nearly 2,000 attendees • Developed content for educational workshops and presented Toyota’s Supplier Diversity philosophies to help M/WBEs and other corporations utilize best practices within their own organizations

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  Sharing Special Moments, LLC

  • Lexington, KY

  • Event Planning Assistant (currently part time/on an as-needed basis)

    • Nov 2013 - May 2017
    • Lexington, KY

    Sharing Special Moments is a design and event planning company that is prominent in Lexington, KY. • Execute day of event coordination & event support for weddings • Promote the company through bridal shows and improvement of social media outlets

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  Toyota North America

  • Erlanger, KY

  • Co-op, Purchasing - Dual Role (Direct Buying and Supplier Relations)

    • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Erlanger, KY

    • Pioneered dual co-op role supporting two different teams• Analyzed two supplier payment requests totaling $53M, saving Toyota $30M after vetting proposals with plant visits, cost analyzations, negotiations, and successfully implementing countermeasures • Evaluated quotes and created a recommend...

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  University of Kentucky

  • Lexington, KY

  • Student Assistant Event Planner for School of Human Environmental Sciences

    • Aug 2014 - May 2015
    • Lexington, KY

    • Controlled all aspects of events for faculty members, alumni, and students including invitations, catering, décor and vendor management• Managed the budget for all events during the 2014 school year

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  Toyota

  • Erlanger, KY

  • Co-op, Supplier Relations

    • May 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Erlanger, KY

    • Managed $2,000 event budget and negotiated costs through supplier competitive bidding• Integrated new activities and vendors for Purchasing wide event through quoting, negotiating and gaining management approval• Communicated daily with supplier contacts in order to fulfill SEC reporting requir...