Experience

Pampered Pets Bed & Biscuit

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Director

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Fort Wayne Electric Works

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Working as a Part-Time Event Coordinator for the Union Street Market within the Electric Works Campus. I am a contracted employee working part-time to procure local vendors for shopping events, manage vendors/their needs, assist in marketing strategies for events, and manage social media posts. My position also partners to set up, maintain, and tear down event space to create smooth transitions from weekend events to weekly interior configurations. Involved in all aspects of event creation, evolution, and successful completion. Show less



Midwest Fantasy

• Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

• Owner & Creative Director

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Owner and Creative Director of Valontine. Started as an online vintage clothing business, and became a downtown brick and mortar gift shop in 2015. As the owner and sole employee, work as the manager, buyer, photographer, accountant, and sales representative while fulfilling the role of General Manager at The City Exchange Shops. Create content for and manage all social media outlets, often used to market and promote limited quantity and original items. Design unique brand focused apparel, accessories, and décor. Curate and promote local artists and small businesses from around the globe. 2019 Update: I changed Valontine to Midwest Fantasy - and now do business online and occasional markets. Show less



Freeland Group Restaurants

• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Coordinator

  • Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Executive & Personal Assistant Manages, Organizes, & Streamlines Daily Activities of Employer & Family Confidant, Collaborator & Creative Thinker Executive & Personal Assistant Manages, Organizes, & Streamlines Daily Activities of Employer & Family Confidant, Collaborator & Creative Thinker



Lunar Distribution

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2022

  Working as the Executive Assistant to the Co-Owner of Lunar Distribution. My focus being a clerical aide, I handle office duties relating to organization, ordering supplies, data entry, scheduling of meetings, and random projects. I was given independent work and larger tasks that include, but not limited to, many aspects of human resource administration. I oversee recruitment, payroll, and employee morale for 3 separate sister companies. I manage our social media presence, as well as brand awareness & assist in creative direction. My title encompasses all duties, projects, and tasks that will lead to the further success of my boss and the company as whole. Show less



Fort Wayne Cinema Center

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager / Social Media Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

  More than Popcorn & Movies - Working as the Guest Services & Operations Manager/Programming Director. I supervise the box office in regard to staffing, maintenance, and inventory. I oversee all programming, distribution/licensing coordination, and local film relations. I create all content for social media outlets, including the promotion of upcoming films, new products, and local vendor partnerships. I plan and execute events from private rentals to large promotional fundraising events. More than Popcorn & Movies - Working as the Guest Services & Operations Manager/Programming Director. I supervise the box office in regard to staffing, maintenance, and inventory. I oversee all programming, distribution/licensing coordination, and local film relations. I create all content for social media outlets, including the promotion of upcoming films, new products, and local vendor partnerships. I plan and execute events from private rentals to large promotional fundraising events.



The City Exchange Shops

• Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

• General Manager / Social Media Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2018

  Worked as the General Manager of the City Exchange Shops. Procured local tenants, created personalized subleases, and other daily responsibilities to maintain the facility. Created content for and managed all social media outlets. Coordinated City Exchange events with community partners, promoted new local businesses with specialty pop-up events, and was involved with the Downtown Business Club to help with local retail exposure. Worked as the General Manager of the City Exchange Shops. Procured local tenants, created personalized subleases, and other daily responsibilities to maintain the facility. Created content for and managed all social media outlets. Coordinated City Exchange events with community partners, promoted new local businesses with specialty pop-up events, and was involved with the Downtown Business Club to help with local retail exposure.



The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• RTW1 Supervisor of Ladies' Fashions

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  Worked as the Supervisor of the Ladies Fashion department, the largest within Carson’s. Managed over 120 employees of varying ages and skill levels. Trained new employees on store standards. Coordinated three fashion events, including model castings, event design, and corporate promotion. Reconfigured department layout to enhance sales effectiveness and customer experience. Worked as the Supervisor of the Ladies Fashion department, the largest within Carson’s. Managed over 120 employees of varying ages and skill levels. Trained new employees on store standards. Coordinated three fashion events, including model castings, event design, and corporate promotion. Reconfigured department layout to enhance sales effectiveness and customer experience.



The Communicator

• Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

• Columnist/Contributor

  • Dec 2012 - May 2013

  Visually based articles pertaining to fashion trends, styling, and advice Photographer and creative stylist for fashion stories Visually based articles pertaining to fashion trends, styling, and advice Photographer and creative stylist for fashion stories



Wunderkammer Company

• Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

• Curatorial Assistant/PR Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Built press list of local fashion designers, businesses, boutiques, models, and photographers Was the creative director and contributor for The Rite of Spring fashion show Helped with art installations, event demographics, and installation creation Built press list of local fashion designers, businesses, boutiques, models, and photographers Was the creative director and contributor for The Rite of Spring fashion show Helped with art installations, event demographics, and installation creation



Picture This In Print

• Kendallville Indiana

• Graphic Designer/Assistant Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Jan 2013

  In charge of social media promotion of art show events and activities Visual merchandiser for interior and window displays Helped with framework assembly Customer Service Photo restoration for printing Cleaning and maintaining store's appearance In charge of social media promotion of art show events and activities Visual merchandiser for interior and window displays Helped with framework assembly Customer Service Photo restoration for printing Cleaning and maintaining store's appearance



Forever 21

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate/Visual Merchandiser Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Helped with re-merchandising sections Processed and merchandised new product Personal shopper with substantial customer service Understood company's standards when regarding floor sets and elemental lists Understands fabrics, patterns, and garment styles Was considered for a Head Cashier Position due to customer service and up-selling skills Helped with re-merchandising sections Processed and merchandised new product Personal shopper with substantial customer service Understood company's standards when regarding floor sets and elemental lists Understands fabrics, patterns, and garment styles Was considered for a Head Cashier Position due to customer service and up-selling skills



H&M

• Sweden
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Advisor

  • Oct 2009 - Sep 2011

  Hired as a sales advisor, but became very involved and familiar with visual merchandising Experienced in commercial merchandising and torso styling Gained experience in superior customer service, register routines, truck shipments, and fitting room regulations Noted and rewarded for excellent skills in customer service Hired as a sales advisor, but became very involved and familiar with visual merchandising Experienced in commercial merchandising and torso styling Gained experience in superior customer service, register routines, truck shipments, and fitting room regulations Noted and rewarded for excellent skills in customer service



Old Navy

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Seasonal Sales Advisor

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2008

  Hired as a seasonal sales advisor Gained experience in customer service and store maintenance during the holiday season Hired as a seasonal sales advisor Gained experience in customer service and store maintenance during the holiday season