Experience

City of Casa Grande

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jul 2022 - Present

  Designs, coordinates, and executes the City of Casa Grande's communications strategy to effectively disseminate timely, accurate, and engaging information to both internal and external audiences.

• • Aug 2016 - Jul 2022

  -Plan, organize, and implement signature events sponsored by the City of Casa Grande Community Services Department ranging in size and budget-Responsible for managing vendors, permits, applications, equipment, etc. for each event-Develop and create all marketing collateral for department events and programs including press releases, e-newsletters, social media content, traditional print, etc.-Manage and implement a timely and effective advertising and marketing plan to promote city events and programs-Maintain effective working relationships by partnering with fellow staff, various City Departments, and community organizations Show less



Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Strategic Partnerships

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2016

  • Cultivates partnerships in the community to further the acquisition of donations, built successful relationships with ASU, GCU, Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus Pine Council, City of Tempe and Arizona DECA • Identify target markets to cultivate relationships in the community to ensure continued and/or new donation opportunities • Serve as a brand ambassador in the community by educating donors about the mission of Goodwill and additional ways to engage in and support our work. • Development and execution of strategic and effective outreach to community organizations • Create and maintain donor databases and use donation metrics to drive program development and decision-making Show less



Arizona State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Events Coordinator

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

  • Responsible for designing and producing meetings, conferences, lectures and special events to support and advance ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability • Develop and implement a timely and effective advertising and marketing plan to promote events • Manage email campaigns for events and track results through MailChimp • Track event attendance, development of invitations, posters, fliers, web content and other materials needed to promote events • Identify and utilize social media to promote events to target audiences • Design and implement an average of five events per month ranging from 50-500 attendees within a designated time frame, budget, and in the ASU branding standards to ensure the integrity of the University • Act as primary liaison with speakers, vendors and venue contacts • Manage the event calendar and post items to the university-wide events calendar • Plans for each event by arranging catering, A/V needs, event space, and travel accommodations • Provide onsite presence and support during the event to ensure all assigned aspects are implemented • Represents the Global Institute of Sustainability on university-wide committees • Directs and oversees activities of student workers and volunteers assigned to events • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies • Collaborate with co-workers and other departments with the assessment of events and with developing plans, goals and strategies to enhance operations • Ensures settlement of events by maintaining files of all pertinent information related to event, final cost analysis, invoice reconciliation and ensuring the event site has been appropriately cleaned Show less



Harkins Theatres

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Feb 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Booked private auditorium rentals for meetings, movie screenings and special events • Maintained event calendar, customer records, and contracts • Worked with clients to arrange event logistics, staffing, event set-up, A/V needs, food & beverage • Cultivated customer loyalty with clients by providing excellent customer experiences • Responded to guest inquiries via email and phone in a timely and efficient manner regarding services and pricing for all thirty Harkins Theatres • Booked private auditorium rentals for meetings, movie screenings and special events • Maintained event calendar, customer records, and contracts • Worked with clients to arrange event logistics, staffing, event set-up, A/V needs, food & beverage • Cultivated customer loyalty with clients by providing excellent customer experiences • Responded to guest inquiries via email and phone in a timely and efficient manner regarding services and pricing for all thirty Harkins Theatres



Arizona Diamondbacks

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Intern, Community Affairs

  • Mar 2008 - Feb 2009

  • Assisted in the planning, coordinating and execution of all fundraising programs and special events benefiting the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation including Evening on the Diamond, Player appearances, Field Building Program, Yard Sale, FanFest, and Game Day silent auctions • Served as liaison between the department and the community to increase awareness of the Foundation’s purpose • Evaluated donation requests/ inquiries from fans, community groups, organizations and internal departments • Maintained databases and coordinated fulfillment and distribution of requests for memorabilia and group ticket donations • Managed volunteer database; trained event volunteers • Solicited sponsorships & donated items for silent auctions • Managed scoreboard message request orders, ran credit cards and executed follow through to ensure client satisfaction Show less



Arizona Cardinals Football Club

• Cardinals Charities Intern

  • Sep 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Collaborated with the Director of Cardinals Charities to plan and carry out the teams charitable efforts through fundraising and philanthropic events • Managed silent auctions and other duties for fundraising events benefiting Cardinals Charities including the annual Celebrity Golf Challenge, 50/50 game day raffles and the Gridiron Chef Dinner & Fundraiser • Generated potential program sponsorships and maintained donor records and databases • Supervised and trained volunteers for silent auctions at each event • Ensured donors received recognition at events through collateral material Show less



Self Employed

• Tempe, AZ

• Meeting & Events Coordinator

  • Jul 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Contracted by LG Solid Surfaces to plan and carry out various corporate events • Worked with client to identify design and goals of each meeting or program • Gathered sales kits and proposals to facilitate the contract with chosen venues • Arranged invitations, theme, food & beverage, entertainment, transportation, golf tournaments, and staffing using 3rd party vendors and marketing agencies • Contracted by LG Solid Surfaces to plan and carry out various corporate events • Worked with client to identify design and goals of each meeting or program • Gathered sales kits and proposals to facilitate the contract with chosen venues • Arranged invitations, theme, food & beverage, entertainment, transportation, golf tournaments, and staffing using 3rd party vendors and marketing agencies