Experience

NARI Milwaukee, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Event Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Aug 2022

  Event Planning-Plan a wide range of small-to large scale and more complex events including, but not limited to panels, receptions, awards galas, fundraisers, consumer and business to business tradeshows, external partner events, and conferences.-Event production, vendor negotiation, event contract procedures, logistics, and audience management.-Collaborate with Security, Facilities, Marketing, Catering, and A/V as needed to coordinate events.-Responsible for budget creation and management of expenses, and reconciliations on a per event basis.-Collaboration with multiple committees and board to create events and other initiatives to meet the goals of and drive the organization’s strategic plan forward.Marketing-Develop and execute marketing for all events in social media, printed newsletter, Constant Contact and mailings.-Design marketing pieces in Adobe Creative Cloud; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Muse.-Assist in the creation of 2 versions of the organization’s website.-Review Google Analytics and report findings to committees, make adjustments to website to increase traffic/SEO.-Maintain content on website.Lead training how to training sessions for staff and members for various organization launches/initiatives.Staff Liaison for the following:Consumer Shows CommitteeEducation/Certification CommitteeMarketing CommitteeProgram CommitteeRemodeler & Supplier Expo CommitteeWorkforce Development CommitteeWINN - Women In NARI NetworkingYoung Professionals Group

• Education & Creative Coordinator

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2015



NARI Milwaukee Foundation, Inc.

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • 2019 - Present



Robert W. Baird & Co.

• Corporate Events & Private Wealth Management Assistant

  • 2010 - 2013

  Held two separate positions.Private Wealth Management-Provide administrative support to a private wealth management branch prior to promotion.-Plan branch meetings & events.-Create Morningstar reports.-Design presentations and other printed graphics/cards for Financial Advisers.-Assist the branch as needed performing duties such as preparing paperwork for clients, submitting gifting information, assisting clients with deposits and withdraws, and other duties of a CRA.Corporate Events-Liaison for Travel and Corporate Events departments in coordinating high volume internal and external client needs.-Arrange travel, transportation, travel logistics, itineraries, reviewed and approved expense reports.-Created new processes to complete tasks in a more effective and efficient manner.-Plan and/or assist in planning events from small company outings to large scale luncheons and dinners for the firm for executive associates and their clients.-Prepare budgets, create financial reports for business units, maintain clients and establish new business.-Organize meetings, manage calendars, create and pay invoices, clerical tasks, answer and direct high volume calls.



Michelle Brown Designs

• Interior Designer

  • 2008 - 2013

  -Own business.-Full service interior decorating for residential and commercial spaces.-Art Selection and wall mounting.-Responsible for FF&E sheets, AutoCAD, renderings, elevations, vendor contact.-Communication to provide client with creative design solutions to create vision on time & on budget.-Home staging. -Own business.-Full service interior decorating for residential and commercial spaces.-Art Selection and wall mounting.-Responsible for FF&E sheets, AutoCAD, renderings, elevations, vendor contact.-Communication to provide client with creative design solutions to create vision on time & on budget.-Home staging.



Sears Headquarters

• Merchandise Planner

  • 2007 - 2009

  -Analyze financial data to maximize the sale of merchandise through space planning using AutoCAD.-Attend executive level meetings comunicating team status and visual appearance of stores.-Collaborate with merchandise managers and buyers to meet high-volume deadlines and transitions.-Participated in the design of a home for the TV show Ex -Analyze financial data to maximize the sale of merchandise through space planning using AutoCAD.-Attend executive level meetings comunicating team status and visual appearance of stores.-Collaborate with merchandise managers and buyers to meet high-volume deadlines and transitions.-Participated in the design of a home for the TV show Ex