Experience

Blue Plate Catering

• United States
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Producer

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Northwestern Mutual

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Representative

  • Jun 2021 - Apr 2023



Blue Plate Catering

• United States
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Producer

  • Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

  ● Produced events ranging in size from 10 to 2,000+ guests● Attended weekly production meetings and adhered to internal event production deadlines to review events with Culinary, Staffing and Warehouse teams● Participated in on-site event execution, overseeing the service manager, and acting as a liaison between client and service team ● Multi-tasked heavily, balancing active events and daily clerical responsibilities ● Ensured accurate and comprehensive client files were maintained● Created client proposals and menu development Show less

• Event Sales Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  ●Provided sales support to sales team members, such as proposal writing, creating menus and following up with clients and vendors● Attended and worked Blue Plate functions as needed

• Sales Concierge

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  ●Performed administrative duties related to management of the reception desk and the support of office ●Assisted sales team with items such as creating tasting and event menus, creating floorplans using, and research projects●Ordered and maintained office supplies for the West Loop office

• Server

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

  ● Set up dining area according to internal standards and deadlines ● Served food to guests through various methods: Passed Service, Buffet Style, and Sweep Style ● Familiarized self with menu to understand dietary restrictions, food allergies and any special requests



NSA Media

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Services Department

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2018

  Senior Account Executive | promoted from Account Executive January 2015 ● Worked with production, creative, and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of work based on the identified needs of Target Corp.’s $100MM+ print media ● Managed the day-to-day strategic analysis, implementation, optimization, and performance of campaign activities with a heavy focus on Target’s Grand Opening store campaigns ● Served as main liaison for print production projects, maintaining open communication between client, printer contacts and internal teams ● Led Black Friday campaigns, the most important print campaign for Target ● Turned research and knowledge into actionable intelligence to support marketing initiatives/identify opportunities for growth Show less

• Placement Department

  • May 2009 - Feb 2013

  Senior Placement Coordinator |promoted from Placement Coordinator February 2012 ● Served as a primary representative of NSA managing $141.5MM annually across key retail clients, including Chrysler, Citibank, Meijer, Safeway, and Rite Aid ● Managed detailed entry of newspaper advertisement insertion orders for up to 2,000 newspapers ● Proofed media schedules ● Investigated and resolved shipping issues, customer complaints ● Negotiated make-goods and deadline extensions



Blue Duck Catering

• Catering Manager

  • Sep 2000 - Feb 2013

  Manage the catering staff for events up to 400 guests Oversee management of operational aspects of all elements of service Assess catering staff's performance to assure the finest service Assist at special events with the preparation, service, and clean up of food and refreshments Manage the catering staff for events up to 400 guests Oversee management of operational aspects of all elements of service Assess catering staff's performance to assure the finest service Assist at special events with the preparation, service, and clean up of food and refreshments



Chicago 2016 Olympic/Paralympic Committee

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Event Production Intern

  • Jan 2009 - May 2009

  ● Served as the Vendor Relations Manager for the Chicago 2016 Evaluation Commission Committee Reception ● Coordinated internal and external team members to deliver a high-quality experience for the International Olympic Committee team ● Assisted the Executive Producer of the Chicago 2016 Evaluation Commission visit ● Created onsite schedules, compiled minutes, and was liaison between key staff and contracted vendors ● Served as the Vendor Relations Manager for the Chicago 2016 Evaluation Commission Committee Reception ● Coordinated internal and external team members to deliver a high-quality experience for the International Olympic Committee team ● Assisted the Executive Producer of the Chicago 2016 Evaluation Commission visit ● Created onsite schedules, compiled minutes, and was liaison between key staff and contracted vendors



iHeartMedia

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Promotions Intern

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  ● Worked and coordinated various community events in the Chicagoland market ● Integrated station’s brand into High School Functions: Friday night football games, student dances, etc. ● Conducted storefront marketing and street marketing for both the radio station and the sponsors ● Worked and coordinated various community events in the Chicagoland market ● Integrated station’s brand into High School Functions: Friday night football games, student dances, etc. ● Conducted storefront marketing and street marketing for both the radio station and the sponsors