Experience

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  Jenks Productions, LLC

  • Show Coordinator

    • Mar 2013 - Present

    • Coordinate, manage and facilitate seven trade shows• Responsible for filling trade shows on a yearly basis with a combination of rebooking and new sales• Generate qualified leads through various channels including phone and email• Maintain various schedules and deadlines relying on organization and attention-to-detail skills• Create long lasting, sustainable relationships with vendors across the east coast• Engineer floor plans for upwards of 250 vendors which requires disciplined planning and execution to ensureproper power supply and viewership• Developed dynamic phone and face-to-face skills utilized on a daily basis• Work closely with Marketing Director to review and update marketing materials with accurate event information• Assist with travel arrangements for celebrity guests requiring the ability to skillfully manage multiple schedulesalong with open lines of communication• Work on site events from move in to move out- including but not limited to, check in, booth moves, and moneycollections• Handle different legislative climates in four different states- Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Florida• Solicit and customize sponsorship packages for varying needs and interests• Coordinate with outside vendors to ensure proper equipment and inventory are ordered and delivered

  • Sales Associate

    • Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

    • Worked closely with show coordinators to assist in attaining show specific goals• Expanded knowledge of show management tools • Assisted in rebooking and collection calls • Familiarized with 25 events in 6 states• Assimilated myself well with company culture

  • Intern

    • May 2012 - Sep 2012

    Familiarizing with 25 Events in 6 States Learning/working with Show Management ToolsOffice Work – Filing & Coordination of Show Books - InvoicesPhone Calls – Courtesy Calls; Collections; Rebooking.Rotating assistance for individual show coordinatorsLearning the placement of vendors in shows/floor plansGraduating to new sales

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  build a bear workshop

  • Providence, Rhode Island Area

  • Sales Associate

    • Oct 2010 - Apr 2012
    • Providence, Rhode Island Area

    Interacts with guests on a regular basisCreates a fun environment for all guestsStocking\cleaning Able to handle money; worked cash register

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  Girl Scouts of Providence

  • Providence, Rhode Island Area

  • Leader

    • Apr 2010 - May 2011
    • Providence, Rhode Island Area

    Managed two troops of girls between the ages of five to twelveOrganized programs and activities that would teach the girls values and concepts all while having funWorked closely with fellow leader to schedule and coordinate activities

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  International College of Management, Sydney

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Exchange Student

    • 2011 - 2011
    • Sydney, Australia

    As an exchange students at the International College of Management- Syndey I was thrown into a completely new enviroment. I was able to meet individuals from all over the world all while studying Event Management. During my time in Australia I was able to plan a fundraiser with a small group of students for Breast Cancer Awareness, as well as participate in various clubs and organizations. This was a once in a lifetime experience that know only gave me the skills I need for my career but the ability to meet and learn about cultures.

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  Institute of Community Research & Connecticut Youth Forum

  • Research Activist

    • Sep 2008 - Jun 2009

    Researched domestic violence amongst teenagersConducted focus groups Helped develop a campaign to raise awarenessGave presentations