Experience

Dispense

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Support Specialist

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH)

• United States
• Alternative Medicine
• 400 - 500 Employee

• General Manager

  • Jul 2020 - May 2022

  - Manage, hire, onboard, a 50 person staff - Knowledge of Cannabis Adult Use Laws and Regulations - Build relationships between IDFPR and Illinois State Police - Leadership: Drive, coach, train, and provide best-in-class services. - Manage P&L, promotional cadences, invoices, etc. - Manage, hire, onboard, a 50 person staff - Knowledge of Cannabis Adult Use Laws and Regulations - Build relationships between IDFPR and Illinois State Police - Leadership: Drive, coach, train, and provide best-in-class services. - Manage P&L, promotional cadences, invoices, etc.



Emporium Arcade Bars

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Marketing & Booking Director

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2021

  Event Marketing and Booking for all Emporium Arcade Bar Chicago Locations - Wicker Park, Logan Square, Fulton Market- Book Live Music, DJs, Special Events, One-Off Events, Non-for profit events, etc.- Event Coordinator on Emporium Chicago Events- Event Market all Emporium Chicago Events as well as special promotions, offers, etc. - Run Emporium Chicago & Emporium Productions Social Media Platforms- Run Facebook/IG/Ads - Create event campaigns - PR outreach, street team coordination, etc. - Create Graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects (Fliers, Gifs, Videos, Etc.)- Event social media & photography coverage- Create partnerships - Offsite events Show less

• Social Media Coordinator

  • Feb 2018 - Jan 2021

  Social Media Coordinator & Event Marketer for Emporium Chicago, San Francisco, & Oakland as well as MOCA Chicago-Creating content for SM-Social media advertising & campaigns-Social media back end (events management, audience and other types of metrics).-Managing social media efforts with our promotional partners (event producers, beverage brands,musicians, bands etc)- Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign- Music Marketing & Promotions- Onsite photography & content building- SEO, Metadata, Ad Words- Facebook Business & Ads Manager Show less



1st Ward Events @ Chop Shop

• Chicago, IL

• Assistant Event Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

  1st Ward Events is a 6,000 square foot event space located inside Chop Shop and plays host to concerts, private events, weddings, non-profit galas, fashion shows, and more I help assist on a wide range of components. o Assist day of events prepping the event space, green room, working with clients to set up the space for each event, give general support to the staff, and help with the run of show in all areas necessary. o Setting up marketing & promotions on multiple social media platforms as well as our website, Ticketfly, and create newsletters. Also setting up street marketing for our concerts and public events. o Assist on the scheduling and prep for each event. Making sure there are enough staff for each event. Also, assist on keeping track of inventory and ensuring we have enough stock for every event. o Emailing clients whether it is first response to a potential event and/or follow-up emails post-event. Show less



The Kitchen Chicago

• Chicago

• Social Media Marketing Intern and Bartender

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Currently working at Kimbal Musk's The Kitchen Chicago as a bartender, server, and on-site social media intern. After being at the restaurant for almost a year, I am helping spread The Kitchen's mission Community Through Food to the Chicagoland area. Chicago is such a food mecca, we want to help share what The Kitchen's story and farm-to-table experience through social media. -Creates Content for Social Media Posts -On and Off Site events for The Kitchen -Sits in on Home Office Meetings regarding new marketing strategies Show less



Janicek and Company Productions

• Greater Chicago Area

• Intern

  • Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

  I work side by side with the founder of Janicek and Company Productions. - Help our clients with their social media, branding, and more. -Help book guest speakers on personal branding and social media. -Work with the clients when dealing with making their company more successful. I work side by side with the founder of Janicek and Company Productions. - Help our clients with their social media, branding, and more. -Help book guest speakers on personal branding and social media. -Work with the clients when dealing with making their company more successful.