Experience

Illinois Road & Transportation Builders Association

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  • Manage and coordinate all education related events for the association members.• Work closely with the IRTBA Staff and CEO to plan and execute meetings and events such as but not limited to Sustainability Annual Meeting, Planning & Design Annual Conference, Annual Holiday Party, Awards CeremonyAnnual Convention, and General Membership Meetings.• Coordinator for the Emerging Leadership Program, a nine-month program with a class of 30, immersing them in the transportation industry and association.• Arrange and attend annual visits to Springfield, IL and Washington, DC for Emerging Leadership Program.• Record minutes on various association committees such as Training & Education, Equal Opportunity, Governmental Affairs, Road Builder Charities, and County Co-Ops.• Prepare materials as needed for the IRTBA Board of Directors• Schedule speakers and create programs for all meetings and events.• Experience working with NOAH an association management system, Cvent’s On Arrival check-in process, and Guidebook a mobile app platform.



RE/MAX Northern Illinois

• Real Estate

• Regional Meetings & Events Coordinator

  • Nov 2013 - Nov 2017

  • Coordinate educational, networking, motivational, fundraising, and recognition events for RE/MAX Agents in the Northern Illinois Region. Events range from 15-900 attendees.• Work with strict budgets and negotiate all venue contracts, i.e.; catering, audio visual, and hotel.• Onsite contact for all meetings and events from start to finish.• Set up, design, and promote multiple events utilizing Cvent, Swiftpage, and Outlook.• Collaborate on event ideas with the RE/MAX Sales Advisory Council Board Members.• Worked closely with CFO, CTO, President, and Regional Director on various assignments and events.• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook.• Experienced in planning events at a wide range of venues which include but are not limited to, Eagle Ridge in Galena, Drury Lane in Oak Brook, Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Pinstripes in Barrington, The Abbey Resort on Lake Geneva, Carlucci Restaurant in Rosemont and Lombard, and Navy Pier in Chicago.



Q Center - Meetings <> Conferences <> Executive Learning

• Guest Services Associate

  • Oct 2012 - Nov 2013

  As a Guest Services Associate I work at the Business Center and the Front Desk. In the Business Center I assist guests in coordinating ground transportation to and from the Q Center. I also assist guests with scanning, faxing, duplicating, shipping, renting equipment, and any other assistance need to make the clients business training easier. At Front Desk I assist in the overall process of checking guests in and out of Q Center; also assist with other administrative duties such as delivering folios and packages to guest rooms, preparing arrival packets, etc..

• Catering Intern

  • May 2012 - Oct 2012

  Cross-trained in the following departments; Catering, Special Events Planning, Purchasing, Kitchen, Business Center, Front Desk, Café, and Conference ServicesShadowed Director of Catering and completed daily responsibilities as well as special projects

• Catering Staff

  • Feb 2012 - Oct 2012

  Duties included; preparing banquet rooms, serving meals and drinks, cleaning and sanitizing, and breaking down events, while working in teams and displaying excellent customer service.



Best Buy

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2011

  At Best Buy I started off as a Cashier where I would increase revenue by promoting protection programs, accessories, and credit cards. I then was moved to Customer Service where I did similar tasks to cashier as well as work closely with customers and help solve their product issues. I also worked alongside of the Geek Squad to efficiently meet the customers’ needs. At Best Buy I started off as a Cashier where I would increase revenue by promoting protection programs, accessories, and credit cards. I then was moved to Customer Service where I did similar tasks to cashier as well as work closely with customers and help solve their product issues. I also worked alongside of the Geek Squad to efficiently meet the customers’ needs.