Experience

Illinois State Comptroller

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Advance

  • May 2019 - Present

  Oversee scheduling of public events, appearances and day-to-day functions for State Comptroller to enhance public image and increase visibility. Collaborate with external parties to create and execute various events while handling all logistics including but not limited to transport, game day schedule and security. Utilize professional communications skills to facilitate events with ensuring every detail is handled meticulously. Oversee scheduling of public events, appearances and day-to-day functions for State Comptroller to enhance public image and increase visibility. Collaborate with external parties to create and execute various events while handling all logistics including but not limited to transport, game day schedule and security. Utilize professional communications skills to facilitate events with ensuring every detail is handled meticulously.



MATTHEW PRITZKER COMPANY LLC

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Personal Assistant

  • Nov 2021 - May 2022

  Responsible for managing the organization and coordination of public events for company president. Oversee and plan communications with various public officials and financial sector executives. Schedule and plan events. Schedule travel itineraries and meetings, assisting president with out-of-state travel needs both professional and personal. Collaborate with third-party vendors and site locations, visiting prospective hotels and ensuring amenity needs are met. Scout properties for potential real estate investment opportunities as needed. Handle all incoming and outgoing mail. Show less



Susana Mendoza for Mayor

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Director of Scheduling

  • Dec 2018 - Feb 2019

  Spearheaded organization and scheduling of media events for State Comptroller by executing vital tasks such as site selection, crowd building and all production needs. Scouted potential event sites throughout the city that were visually pleasing and met the necessary qualifications. Handled assembly of daily briefing documents for Comptroller to ensure maximized efficiency. Built maintained invitation database in organized manner. Oversaw logistics of all events including entrance and exit points for both Comptroller and staff as well as crowd members could navigate event safely and efficiently. Created, reviewed and edited daily schedules for Comptroller political campaign. Show less



Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Deputy Director of Advance

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2018

  Proactively worked to create best public image for the Mayor by executing a variety of tasks to chance public appearances, photo-ops and any televised events. Oversaw execution of 225 annual media appearances on behalf of the Mayor and City of Chicago by scouting best possible sites, ensuring agency participation, managing logistics and crowd building and handling security protocol. Spearheaded designs for site visuals for aesthetically pleasing presentations. Worked directly with staff and city departments to coordinate Mayor’s messaging goals, media availabilities, talking points and briefing materials in order to maintain best operational functionality. Highlights: • Coordinated Mayor’s press conference with Elon Musk regarding city development/improvement of public transit. • Planned and managed Mayor’s trip to Puerto Rico to donate 5,000 pounds of supplies after Hurricane Maria in 2017. • Handled Advance Intern Program by hiring, training and mentoring college students aspiring to work in advance. Show less



Chicago for Rahm

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Regional Field Director

  • Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

  Assisted in 2015 municipal primary and runoff election by supervising staff in execution of thousands of voter contact attempts. Successfully targeted voters in mail system program ensuring delivery of applications and ballots. Assisted in 2015 municipal primary and runoff election by supervising staff in execution of thousands of voter contact attempts. Successfully targeted voters in mail system program ensuring delivery of applications and ballots.



Leon Zelechowski, Ltd.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Administrative Assistant

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2014



BOKA Restaurant Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Mar 2014



Levy Restaurants

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • May 2010 - May 2013



Ballyhoo Hospitality

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Host

  • Sep 2009 - May 2010