Associate Director of Event Strategy and Management

• Feb 2023 - Present

Associate Director Of Alumni Relations

• Aug 2021 - Feb 2023

- Create strategic plans to execute alumni engagement through events, volunteer opportunities, mentorship, advisory council membership and financial contribution. - Work collaboratively with all academic departments, centers and staff to cultivate relationships with Eller alumni and enhance overall engagement. - Create the strategy, social media and execution of various Annual Giving campaigns throughout the year. Most recently raising over $100,000 for Eller through the Giving Day 24-hour campaign. Show less

Assistant Director of Event Services

• Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

- Manage the Scheduling Office and the Event Operations teams, ensuring flawless booking, planning and execution of all campus-wide events, while simultaneously handling schedules, staffing and logistics.- Facilitate annual calendars, user access and training materials to ensure proper booking of events through 25Live.- Work with various university departments, deans and senior leadership to arrange priority events and locations, ensure proper communication, build relationships and guarantee inclusivity for all events.- Compile statistical reports and budget projections for university executives. Show less

Event Manager

• Aug 2015 - Mar 2020

Manage the conferences and event services held on the university campus. Plan both university events and outside events held on-campus. Arrange room, equipment, audio visual and staff to ensure an event that inspires.

Event Manager

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

Coordinated and planned both social and business events within the hotel, ranging from 700+ person conferences to weddings to corporate meetings, averaging over $200,000 in revenue per month. I communicated with clients on set up, menus, room blocks, and financials. I served as the primary point of contact during the planning phase of their event, ensuring a smooth execution of the event.

Event Coordinator

• Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

I coordinated and planned both social and business events at the hotel. I organized meeting rooms, menus, room blocks and worked with the meeting planners to ensure a fantastic event!I also assisted the Event Management staff with clerical, financial and logistical necessities and created new processes and reports to improve communication and business.

Operations Administrative Assistant

• Feb 2013 - Oct 2013

Assist the Hotel Manager and the Executive Chef in daily operations. Facilitate invoices and purchasing, control the finances for the Rooms and Food and Beverage departments and manage monthly and annual budgets. Assist the Hotel Manager and the Executive Chef in daily operations. Facilitate invoices and purchasing, control the finances for the Rooms and Food and Beverage departments and manage monthly and annual budgets.

Executive Assistant to the General Manager

• Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

Assist the GM with presentations, communications, and employee interaction. Run guest database, prepare for VIP arrivals, handle customer care issues, and work directly with senior management. Assist the GM with presentations, communications, and employee interaction. Run guest database, prepare for VIP arrivals, handle customer care issues, and work directly with senior management.

Click and Park Coordinator

• Jan 2011 - Feb 2011

Provided customer service regarding parking permits, managed local staff, and coordinated shipping. Provided customer service regarding parking permits, managed local staff, and coordinated shipping.

Bus Operations Assistant Manager

• Sep 2010 - Oct 2010

Managed local staff, coordinated with staffing agency, audit/edit schedules, distributed information. Managed local staff, coordinated with staffing agency, audit/edit schedules, distributed information.

Seasonal Administrative Assistant/Special Events Coordinator

• Feb 2010 - Jun 2010

Assisted with daily office operation, planned fundraising events (raising over $11,000 in one event), and coordinated marketing to prepare for the season, in addition to running all aspects of live school tour performance series. Assisted with daily office operation, planned fundraising events (raising over $11,000 in one event), and coordinated marketing to prepare for the season, in addition to running all aspects of live school tour performance series.

Assistant to the Human Resources Director

• Jan 2010 - Feb 2010

Coordinated schedules and uniforms, planned events, and distributed information to all employees. Coordinated schedules and uniforms, planned events, and distributed information to all employees.

Executive Assistant/Human Resources Manager

• Mar 2009 - Aug 2009

Performed administrative duties to the company president including: screening calls, customer relations, and preparing for meetings and interviews. Coordinated HR details and proper paperwork, including background checks and personnel files. Performed administrative duties to the company president including: screening calls, customer relations, and preparing for meetings and interviews. Coordinated HR details and proper paperwork, including background checks and personnel files.

Box Office Representative

• Aug 2007 - Jul 2008

Responsible for all ticket sales and season subscriptions to the theatre. Strong customer service used in day-to-day activities, organized and filed subscriber accounts, prepared relevant paperwork. Responsible for all ticket sales and season subscriptions to the theatre. Strong customer service used in day-to-day activities, organized and filed subscriber accounts, prepared relevant paperwork.

PR Manager, Events Coordinator, Administrative Assistant

• Jan 2005 - Jul 2008

Managed all aspects of marketing and public relations, including press release execution and intermediary with the press. Had various publications printed in local papers and interviews broadcast on local radio and news programs. Assembled many events incorporating theatre for young audiences and produced the company's first CD. Researched and scheduled operational growth, expansion, and production and composed grant applications. Managed all aspects of marketing and public relations, including press release execution and intermediary with the press. Had various publications printed in local papers and interviews broadcast on local radio and news programs. Assembled many events incorporating theatre for young audiences and produced the company's first CD. Researched and scheduled operational growth, expansion, and production and composed grant applications.