Lauren Palese

Events & Programs Coordinator at Fauquier Chamber of Commerce
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(386) 825-5501
Location
St Augustine, Florida, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Events & Programs Coordinator
      • Jan 2014 - Aug 2017

      POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE: Set up of all aspects of Chamber events; main staff liaison for all Chamber events; set up, attend and take notes for committees for all Chamber events; work with the President on solicitation and set up of all event venues; Provide information to the President for planning and budget purposes Develop programs for the Chamber an annual basis; create and manage program committees on an as needed basis; attend and be the main staff liaison at all programs;… Show more POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE: Set up of all aspects of Chamber events; main staff liaison for all Chamber events; set up, attend and take notes for committees for all Chamber events; work with the President on solicitation and set up of all event venues; Provide information to the President for planning and budget purposes Develop programs for the Chamber an annual basis; create and manage program committees on an as needed basis; attend and be the main staff liaison at all programs; provide information to the President for planning and oversee execution of all major events; provide direction and approval for all Chamber programs; coordinate with sales and marketing the selling of sponsorships for all events and programs; coordinate with sales, marketing and communications all efforts to drive attendance to events and programs; create and manage budgets for all events and programs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Timely and efficient communication to the Chamber members on upcoming events • Update all forms of social media utilized by the Chamber on a daily basis; distribute timely information on all social media ports • Coordinate the taking of photos at events and programs for immediate distribution to social media ports • Conduct timely updates to the Chamber website as needed coordination, review and distribution of all communications to the Chamber members and to the business community • Coordinate with the President on all press release distributions Show less POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE: Set up of all aspects of Chamber events; main staff liaison for all Chamber events; set up, attend and take notes for committees for all Chamber events; work with the President on solicitation and set up of all event venues; Provide information to the President for planning and budget purposes Develop programs for the Chamber an annual basis; create and manage program committees on an as needed basis; attend and be the main staff liaison at all programs;… Show more POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE: Set up of all aspects of Chamber events; main staff liaison for all Chamber events; set up, attend and take notes for committees for all Chamber events; work with the President on solicitation and set up of all event venues; Provide information to the President for planning and budget purposes Develop programs for the Chamber an annual basis; create and manage program committees on an as needed basis; attend and be the main staff liaison at all programs; provide information to the President for planning and oversee execution of all major events; provide direction and approval for all Chamber programs; coordinate with sales and marketing the selling of sponsorships for all events and programs; coordinate with sales, marketing and communications all efforts to drive attendance to events and programs; create and manage budgets for all events and programs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Timely and efficient communication to the Chamber members on upcoming events • Update all forms of social media utilized by the Chamber on a daily basis; distribute timely information on all social media ports • Coordinate the taking of photos at events and programs for immediate distribution to social media ports • Conduct timely updates to the Chamber website as needed coordination, review and distribution of all communications to the Chamber members and to the business community • Coordinate with the President on all press release distributions Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales and Operations Specialist
      • Sep 2012 - Nov 2013

      -Utilize Atlas data manager for order entry in support of various sales teams within the business -Distribute customer leads to appropriate sales channels to secure new business for the company -Evaluate, modify and execute sales orders and product quotations -Monitor WIP report for problematic orders -Modify customer accounts in accordance with credit and return policies -Provide first tier assistance to customers in troubleshooting issues as well as redirect them to the proper… Show more -Utilize Atlas data manager for order entry in support of various sales teams within the business -Distribute customer leads to appropriate sales channels to secure new business for the company -Evaluate, modify and execute sales orders and product quotations -Monitor WIP report for problematic orders -Modify customer accounts in accordance with credit and return policies -Provide first tier assistance to customers in troubleshooting issues as well as redirect them to the proper channels for a prompt and timely resolution -Monitor returned mail to correct mailing information -Create new accounts for sales representatives Show less -Utilize Atlas data manager for order entry in support of various sales teams within the business -Distribute customer leads to appropriate sales channels to secure new business for the company -Evaluate, modify and execute sales orders and product quotations -Monitor WIP report for problematic orders -Modify customer accounts in accordance with credit and return policies -Provide first tier assistance to customers in troubleshooting issues as well as redirect them to the proper… Show more -Utilize Atlas data manager for order entry in support of various sales teams within the business -Distribute customer leads to appropriate sales channels to secure new business for the company -Evaluate, modify and execute sales orders and product quotations -Monitor WIP report for problematic orders -Modify customer accounts in accordance with credit and return policies -Provide first tier assistance to customers in troubleshooting issues as well as redirect them to the proper channels for a prompt and timely resolution -Monitor returned mail to correct mailing information -Create new accounts for sales representatives Show less

    • United States
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Administrative Assistant
      • Sep 2011 - Sep 2012

    • Account Executive
      • Jul 2010 - Feb 2011

      - Developing and maintaining strong relationships with referral sources through steady communication and weekly visits to the marketplace - Creating incentives for referral sources - Selling vehicles to leads from referral sources, internet and walk-ins. - Maintaining an up-to-date prospect management system - Arranging follow-up appointments and installations - Organizing appointments for preventative maintenance - Developing and maintaining strong relationships with referral sources through steady communication and weekly visits to the marketplace - Creating incentives for referral sources - Selling vehicles to leads from referral sources, internet and walk-ins. - Maintaining an up-to-date prospect management system - Arranging follow-up appointments and installations - Organizing appointments for preventative maintenance

    • United States
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Management Trainee
      • Jan 2010 - 2011

      - Sold protective services to rental customers - Set up corporate rental accounts - Referred customers to Car Sales division - Addressed customer questions, concerns and complaints - Maintained daily list of customer calls concerning balances, rental due dates and insurance updates - Delivered vehicles to shops for preventative maintenance -Detailed vehicles - Sold protective services to rental customers - Set up corporate rental accounts - Referred customers to Car Sales division - Addressed customer questions, concerns and complaints - Maintained daily list of customer calls concerning balances, rental due dates and insurance updates - Delivered vehicles to shops for preventative maintenance -Detailed vehicles

    • Communications Representative
      • Mar 2009 - Jan 2010

      -Wrote press releases, print and web copy, and calendar listings to web and print-media publications -Developed marketing materials for social media applications including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter -Researched and presented material on how to better reach online audiences -Filmed and edited videos and capturing still images -Served as liaison with print and broadcast media, propose stories, proofread and edit copy, visit news stations and radio remotes, coordinate employee… Show more -Wrote press releases, print and web copy, and calendar listings to web and print-media publications -Developed marketing materials for social media applications including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter -Researched and presented material on how to better reach online audiences -Filmed and edited videos and capturing still images -Served as liaison with print and broadcast media, propose stories, proofread and edit copy, visit news stations and radio remotes, coordinate employee media appearances -Developed tactical planning strategies for upcoming year -Processed donation requests Show less -Wrote press releases, print and web copy, and calendar listings to web and print-media publications -Developed marketing materials for social media applications including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter -Researched and presented material on how to better reach online audiences -Filmed and edited videos and capturing still images -Served as liaison with print and broadcast media, propose stories, proofread and edit copy, visit news stations and radio remotes, coordinate employee… Show more -Wrote press releases, print and web copy, and calendar listings to web and print-media publications -Developed marketing materials for social media applications including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter -Researched and presented material on how to better reach online audiences -Filmed and edited videos and capturing still images -Served as liaison with print and broadcast media, propose stories, proofread and edit copy, visit news stations and radio remotes, coordinate employee media appearances -Developed tactical planning strategies for upcoming year -Processed donation requests Show less

    • Sales Associate/Cashier
      • Aug 2007 - May 2009

      -Ensured the cash count in the register is accurate -Maintained clean, neat, and organized store: responsible for merchandise visual displays -Ensured the cash count in the register is accurate -Maintained clean, neat, and organized store: responsible for merchandise visual displays

    • Operations Intern
      • Apr 2008 - Nov 2008

      -Communicated responsibilities and provided performance feedback to Team Members -Maintained updated performance and attendance documentation for all Team Members -Wrote a daily rotation for no less than 15 people per day and ensured compliance -Provided a research presentation for suggested improvements for the park -Trained new Team Members on the proper opening, closing and operating procedures at eleven positions/ride locations -Communicated responsibilities and provided performance feedback to Team Members -Maintained updated performance and attendance documentation for all Team Members -Wrote a daily rotation for no less than 15 people per day and ensured compliance -Provided a research presentation for suggested improvements for the park -Trained new Team Members on the proper opening, closing and operating procedures at eleven positions/ride locations

    • Lifeguard, Swim Lesson Instructor and Coordinator
      • Aug 2003 - Aug 2007

      -Created class schedules and rosters and wrote and distributed report cards for students -Created class schedules and rosters and wrote and distributed report cards for students

Education

  • Christopher Newport University
    Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
    2005 - 2009
  • Christopher Newport University
    Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies; Public Relations Writing Business Communications
    2005 - 2009

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