Experience

Washington Food Industry Association

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

• Director of Communications, Events, & Foundation

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  • Project manage all WFIA events from implementation to conclusion. • Negotiate contracts and liaison between venues, vendors, and attendees. • Plan and execute food and beverage requirements, amenities, ground transportation, lodging, billing, AV and electrical, itineraries, volunteer responsibilities and related responsibilities working in conjunction with specific team members. • Conduct all billing and budget for each event to ensure we hit or are below the budget. • Design, proof, and print all event promotional invitations, advertisements emails, and flyers and collaborate with media for advertisements and engagement. • Produce content for a variety of other association projects, including creation of brand new website, PowerPoint presentations, and multimedia campaigns. • Manage the Education Foundation Board of Directors and organize quarterly Board Directors' meetings



Engineered Software, Inc.

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing & Events Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Part of team that selected and managed of ESI trade show appearances. • Developed promotional materials including advertisements collateral materials, marketing campaigns, tradeshows, etc. • Designed and implemented all sales and marketing collateral, digital marketing campaigns, and social media campaigns. • Compiled data on lead tracking, conversions and other marketing data as required. • Maintained website content. • Created press releases and worked with media outlets to promote ESI’s product line.



Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel

• United States
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Food & Beverage Team Executive Assistant

  • Mar 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Created, maintained, tracked, and managed purchase order process and tracked budgets for Food and Beverage department. • Managed Food and Beverage budget tracking and assisted F&B manager with budget preparation. • Assisted with project management for Casino remodel project. • Maintained food handler/liquor license database for 600 employees. • Scheduled and organized meetings, travel, conferences, and department activities for all members of the department, including training and conference arrangements. • Maintained files for all the company business licensing, contracts, etc.



Nutritional Therapy Association

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Responsible for marketing logistics, including event coordination through booth scheduling and shipping, collateral coordination, and premium ordering. • Coordinated contracts and logistics for major conference. • Collaborated with news media, podcast hosts, independent radio hosts, and bloggers to create contracts and content for advertisements, alumni engagement, and affiliate programs. • Managed and monitored social media for brand promotion and social media affiliate programs. • Provided advertising support by corresponding with advertisers, managing content submissions, invoicing, contract fulfillment and scheduling. • Perform website updates and maintenance.