Maria Spesia Bush

Business Administration Manager at Performance Paradigm LLC
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(386) 825-5501
Location
St Louis, Missouri, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Administration Manager
      • Feb 2021 - Present

    • Operations and Project Manager
      • Apr 2017 - Feb 2021

      -Serve as the Executive Assistant to the company President and CEO-Direct daily operations for the firm, including consultant meetings and program event schedules-Provide oversight and contract management for technology programs used by the organization-Create and manage invoicing and expense reporting/tracking and other business processing control solutions for the firm-Establish, book, and provide oversight for all travel management services for all employees and contractors (hotel, airline, and ground transportation)-Manage event materials, acquisition, inventory, and shipping logisitics

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Volunteer and Special Event Coordinator
      • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

      -Assist Executive Director and Development manager with special events and projects-Coordinate event logistics for program fundraisers including St. Louis Microfest, The Micro Run, Raising the Bar Dinner Event & Auction, and various other functions throughout the year-Recruit, engage and lead volunteers to support program fundraisers and collection drives -Assist Executive Director and Development manager with special events and projects-Coordinate event logistics for program fundraisers including St. Louis Microfest, The Micro Run, Raising the Bar Dinner Event & Auction, and various other functions throughout the year-Recruit, engage and lead volunteers to support program fundraisers and collection drives

    • United States
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager and Race Director
      • Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

      -Race Director for all Big River Race Management owned events, as well as the Spring and Fall Girls On The Run 5k-Managed all administrative aspects of each race while working closely with city officials, parks departments, police, security providers, traffic control companies, and multiple event vendors to guarantee a fun, safe and successful event-Developed content and disseminated information through MarketVolt, Constant Contact and Social Media outlets to participants and fan base-Prepared detailed timelines, checklists and post-event profit and loss statements to maintain accountability, transparency, and accurate accounting-Multi-tasked daily by providing packet pickup, race timing services, and event management assistance at over 105+ events

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • Event Operations
      • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

      Applied breadth of hands on experience to execute successful events for a multitude of clients including:-FRESH 15 (Tyler, TX), Registration Assistant/ Race Day Finish Line Support-Alton Half Marathon & 5K (Alton, IL), Packet Pick Up/ Registration/ Race Result Support-The Color Run™ Orange Beach (Orange Beach, AL), Volunteer Coordinator-Girls On The Run 5K (St. Louis, MO), Packet Pick Up/ Registration/ Race Result Support-Bay To Breakers (San Francisco, CA), Expo Coordinator/ Elite Liaison Assistant-ESCAPE from Alcatraz Triathlon (San Francisco, CA), Race Week Venue Build-out/ Race Day Venue Management -The North Face Endurance Challenge: Washington D.C. (Sterling, VA), Packet Pick Up/ Registration/ Race Result Support-30th Annual O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce Firecracker Run (O'Fallon, MO), Packet Pick Up/ Registration/ Race Result Support-Back to Football Colts 5k (Indianapolis, IN), Packet Pick Up/Registration Coordinator-Hy-Vee 5150 US Championship (Des Moines, IA), Pro Athlete Liaison/Venue Teardown-The Color Run™ St. Louis (St. Louis, MO), Equipment/Inventory Team Lead-Galveston 5150 and Lonestar Sprint Triathlon (Galveston, TX), Packet Pick Up/ Registration/Race Day Venue and Site Support

    • United States
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Project Manager
      • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

      Developed positive working relationships with clients by fulfilling staffing and equipment needs for over 115 events over the course of 12 months. Managed the event staffing calendar as well as executed travel booking and coordination for over 95 individual event contractors for roughly 190 events in 2013. Generated and implemented templates, policies and procedures pertaining to booking travel to ensure quality and consistent execution and reporting. Played an essential role in on-site event production for more than 25 events while working with a diverse client base and wide range of volunteer groups.

    • Business Consulting and Services
    • Sponsorship Activation Coordinator - Contract as needed
      • Jun 2013 - 2013

      Supported the Account Executive Team at the Wakarusa and Thunder on the Mountain Music Festivals with on-site sponsorship activation and contract fulfillment for major clients, including: Woodchuck Hard Cider, Anheuser-Busch, Kickstart by Mountain Dew, and Twisted Tea. Created sponsorship welcome packets inclusive of festival tickets, parking permits, meal vouchers, and backstage passes. Assisted in visual media placement and increased patron touch points by running a sampling station and dispersing multiple products and promotional items throughout the festival grounds.

    • Event Services Manager
      • Aug 2011 - Oct 2012

      Responsible for project and personnel management for multi-level employee groups. Continuously improved the athlete experience through consistent, timely, and informative messaging by posting accurate race information and up to date details on event websites, through e-mail blasts, and social media messaging. Established a successful internal workflow with multiple departments to make sure all messaging needs were met. Ensured vendor satisfaction and provided accurate book keeping by supervising the print material ordering process. Managed budgets and applicable processes to deliver against aggressive deadlines.

    • Athlete Services Coordinator
      • Oct 2009 - Aug 2011

      Coordinated and executed all aspects of Athlete Check-In, Registration, and Slot Allocation from beginning to end for roughly 40 events in 22 different cities for both Professional and Age Group athletes. Demonstrated problem-solving and active listening skills while providing quality customer service and solutions to athletes problems over the phone, through online Help Desk programs, and in person while maintaining company policies.

    • United States
    • Sports Teams and Clubs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Group Sales Assistant
      • Nov 2008 - Oct 2009

      Generated fan excitement through the creation and communication of sales materials, game day activities, community promotions, and group sales information. Encouraged repeat bookings through professional communication and positive interactions with customers from start to finish.

    • Box Office Attendant
      • Mar 2008 - Nov 2008

      Provided speedy and friendly service to all patrons over the phone and in person during Spring Training and regular season games, performed administrative tasks for the front office, executed ticket fulfillment, and was responsible for accurate accounting of cash drawer at the end of each shift.

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • May 2007 - Aug 2007

      Assisted the Director of Event Sales and Marketing with event marketing, outreach and activation. Organized and coordinated events for the Corporate VIP Hospitality members surrounding the annual rivalry football game between University of Missouri and University of Illinois. Assisted the Director of Event Sales and Marketing with event marketing, outreach and activation. Organized and coordinated events for the Corporate VIP Hospitality members surrounding the annual rivalry football game between University of Missouri and University of Illinois.

Education

  • University of Tampa
    Bachelor's, Sport Management
    2005 - 2007
  • University of Tampa
    Minor, Business Administration
    2005 - 2007
  • Missouri Baptist University
    2003 - 2005

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