Riese Rubin
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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American Sign Language Elementary proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Sugandhi C.
Riese is a rare find, and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to work closely with them at Language Stars. Not only do they have the technical skills required to get things done across various industries, they also have the empathy and warmth that I believe are necessary to build and nurture meaningful relationships. In their role at Language Stars, Riese managed over 40 partnerships all over the city of Chicago and beyond, and it was because of their dedication to quality and their ability to actively listen to our client needs that our services were constantly in high demand. Even after our time at Language Stars (the company was shut down in 2018), Riese and I kept in touch regularly, and I am constantly in awe at Riese's interest in and ability to upskill and grow professionally to meet the needs of the market.
Anastasia Smolentseva, MComm
Riese and I worked on the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in 2018 and 2019. Riese is a knowledgeable and skilled marketing professional who used various strategies, tactics and software to ensure that the Conference attracted over 1,000 delegates each year. They worked tirelessly on these target goals, while juggling other shows and supporting their team, as well as the CanWEA events and communications team. Riese quickly pivoted when needed and brought new ideas to the table. Riese would be a great asset to any organization!
Sugandhi C.
Riese is a rare find, and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to work closely with them at Language Stars. Not only do they have the technical skills required to get things done across various industries, they also have the empathy and warmth that I believe are necessary to build and nurture meaningful relationships. In their role at Language Stars, Riese managed over 40 partnerships all over the city of Chicago and beyond, and it was because of their dedication to quality and their ability to actively listen to our client needs that our services were constantly in high demand. Even after our time at Language Stars (the company was shut down in 2018), Riese and I kept in touch regularly, and I am constantly in awe at Riese's interest in and ability to upskill and grow professionally to meet the needs of the market.
Anastasia Smolentseva, MComm
Riese and I worked on the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in 2018 and 2019. Riese is a knowledgeable and skilled marketing professional who used various strategies, tactics and software to ensure that the Conference attracted over 1,000 delegates each year. They worked tirelessly on these target goals, while juggling other shows and supporting their team, as well as the CanWEA events and communications team. Riese quickly pivoted when needed and brought new ideas to the table. Riese would be a great asset to any organization!
Sugandhi C.
Riese is a rare find, and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to work closely with them at Language Stars. Not only do they have the technical skills required to get things done across various industries, they also have the empathy and warmth that I believe are necessary to build and nurture meaningful relationships. In their role at Language Stars, Riese managed over 40 partnerships all over the city of Chicago and beyond, and it was because of their dedication to quality and their ability to actively listen to our client needs that our services were constantly in high demand. Even after our time at Language Stars (the company was shut down in 2018), Riese and I kept in touch regularly, and I am constantly in awe at Riese's interest in and ability to upskill and grow professionally to meet the needs of the market.
Anastasia Smolentseva, MComm
Riese and I worked on the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in 2018 and 2019. Riese is a knowledgeable and skilled marketing professional who used various strategies, tactics and software to ensure that the Conference attracted over 1,000 delegates each year. They worked tirelessly on these target goals, while juggling other shows and supporting their team, as well as the CanWEA events and communications team. Riese quickly pivoted when needed and brought new ideas to the table. Riese would be a great asset to any organization!
Sugandhi C.
Riese is a rare find, and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to work closely with them at Language Stars. Not only do they have the technical skills required to get things done across various industries, they also have the empathy and warmth that I believe are necessary to build and nurture meaningful relationships. In their role at Language Stars, Riese managed over 40 partnerships all over the city of Chicago and beyond, and it was because of their dedication to quality and their ability to actively listen to our client needs that our services were constantly in high demand. Even after our time at Language Stars (the company was shut down in 2018), Riese and I kept in touch regularly, and I am constantly in awe at Riese's interest in and ability to upskill and grow professionally to meet the needs of the market.
Anastasia Smolentseva, MComm
Riese and I worked on the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in 2018 and 2019. Riese is a knowledgeable and skilled marketing professional who used various strategies, tactics and software to ensure that the Conference attracted over 1,000 delegates each year. They worked tirelessly on these target goals, while juggling other shows and supporting their team, as well as the CanWEA events and communications team. Riese quickly pivoted when needed and brought new ideas to the table. Riese would be a great asset to any organization!
Credentials
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SEO Fundamentals
SemrushAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Semrush SEO Toolkit
SemrushAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Twitter Ads Manager
TwitterAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Social Media Marketing
HubSpot AcademyAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Fundamentals
LinkedInAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Inbound Marketing
HubSpot AcademyAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Google Ads Search Certification
GoogleAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Google Analytics Certification
GoogleAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Search Ads 360 Certification
GoogleAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
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Mailchimp Foundations
Intuit Mailchimp
Experience
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R2 Marketing + Design
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner, Marketer & Web Developer
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Jun 2014 - Present
Web Design & Development, Branding & Strategy, Social Media & eNewsletter Management, etc. for small businesses and non-profit organizations across a variety of industries. Web Design & Development, Branding & Strategy, Social Media & eNewsletter Management, etc. for small businesses and non-profit organizations across a variety of industries.
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ParkHub
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Marketing Manager
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Oct 2021 - Feb 2023
Digital marketing for ParkHub and Bonfire. ParkHub provides software and hardware services for the parking industry. The products offer multiple payment options, real-time reporting of parking revenue, support for dynamic pricing, and insight into inventory availability and control. ParkHub’s technology seamlessly integrates with some of the nation’s renowned parking and ticketing solutions. Bonfire is a simple-to-use and simple-to-learn campground management software with an online booking portal and an all-in-one reservation system. Show less
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MFV Expositions
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Specialist
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Jun 2021 - Oct 2021
Audience development and marketing for MFV Comexposium's Franchise Expo events. MFV Comexposium's global brands generate qualified leads for franchisors, both face-to-face at our premier franchise events and online with our comprehensive franchise directories. For over 30 years, MFV has been bringing franchise concepts together with the most qualified entrepreneurs seeking to own their own business. Audience development and marketing for MFV Comexposium's Franchise Expo events. MFV Comexposium's global brands generate qualified leads for franchisors, both face-to-face at our premier franchise events and online with our comprehensive franchise directories. For over 30 years, MFV has been bringing franchise concepts together with the most qualified entrepreneurs seeking to own their own business.
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Hannover Fairs USA
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Audience Development Manager, Industrial & Energy Events
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Apr 2018 - Aug 2020
Worked to build attendance and drive engagement at B2B events through strategic partnerships, lead generation and nurturing, and digital and traditional marketing efforts for the U.S. subsidiary of Deutsche Messe – one of the world’s largest and most active trade show organizers. My key accounts were in the Industrial Manufacturing and Energy sectors for trade shows in the US and Canada. Worked to build attendance and drive engagement at B2B events through strategic partnerships, lead generation and nurturing, and digital and traditional marketing efforts for the U.S. subsidiary of Deutsche Messe – one of the world’s largest and most active trade show organizers. My key accounts were in the Industrial Manufacturing and Energy sectors for trade shows in the US and Canada.
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Language Stars
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager (School Partnerships Manager)
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Dec 2017 - Feb 2018
Primary point of contact for 20+ schools, owning all communication between school accounts and Language Stars. Key member of the team responsible for maintaining and enhancing all current partnerships and facilitating logistics of educational programs with teachers and staff. Executed account wrap-up during the business's permanent closure in February 2018. Primary point of contact for 20+ schools, owning all communication between school accounts and Language Stars. Key member of the team responsible for maintaining and enhancing all current partnerships and facilitating logistics of educational programs with teachers and staff. Executed account wrap-up during the business's permanent closure in February 2018.
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Chicago Filmmakers
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing + Fundraising Manager
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
Responsible for all marketing and fundraising activities for established media arts organization serving the independent filmmaking community in Chicago. Managed email marketing, website updates, print material distribution, multiple aspects of live event production, and more. Oversaw the production of all organizational marketing and fundraising collateral. This position included my previous roles as Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Reeling Film Festival, Grants Administrator for the Chicago Digital Media Production Fund, and Co-Chair of the Reeling Advisory Board. Show less
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Advisory Board Co-Chair, Reeling Film Festival
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Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
This was a volunteer position I took on while working as Marketing and Communications Manager for Lakeview Pantry. Co-founded and co-chaired the Reeling Film Festival Advisory Board, a group of young professionals assembled to support marketing and fundraising efforts for Reeling Film Festival. Spearheaded the production of the festival's media preview event, including outreach to local press, EPK development and dissemination, venue donation, and on-site volunteer coordination.
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Grants Administrator, Chicago Digital Media Production Fund
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Oct 2012 - Apr 2014
· Managed multiple aspects of the Chicago Digital Media Production Fund, which awards $100,000 annually to local media artists whose work seeks to create social change· Responsible for promoting and overseeing the grant application intake process· Organized and moderated panels and workshops regarding the application process and relevant topics· Coordinated the grant review process, from panelist recruitment and training to facilitating evaluation meetings· Held regular meetings with grantees throughout the year to check progress and support grantees where needed Show less
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Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Reeling Film Festival
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May 2011 - Apr 2014
Responsible for promotion and attendee development for Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, the second-oldest festival of its kind in the country. Secured and leveraged local and national media partnerships in order to generate buzz and drive attendance for the festival. Worked alongside a PR firm to garner media attention for the festival, including general festival coverage, individual film reviews, as well as print and on-air interviews for visiting talent. Was a key team member, integral in managing interns and volunteers, and coordinating on-site operations of the film festival. Show less
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Sponsorship and Special Events Coordinator, Reeling Film Festival
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Nov 2009 - May 2011
Worked closely with the Executive Director to research and solicit new partners and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors, local media, and other community-based organizations. Responsible for preparing and negotiating sponsorship agreements, and ensuring that all sponsorship deliverables were executed according to contracts.
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Marketing Intern, Reeling Film Festival
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May 2009 - Nov 2009
Assisted the Director of Marketing and Public Relations with various tasks for the department, primarily focused on facilitating film reviews with local press and sponsorship research and solicitation.
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Archival Researcher
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Oct 2015 - Nov 2017
Researched, collected, and cataloged hundreds of images and video footage for a two-time Emmy award-winning television show, A Piece of the Game, which aired on Comcast SportsNet and Fox Sports in the US, and on TSN in Canada. Provided quick turnaround for all media requests to meet various production deadlines. Continued to work with the production company (DuPree Productions via Media Process Group) on other spec pilots and related projects. Researched, collected, and cataloged hundreds of images and video footage for a two-time Emmy award-winning television show, A Piece of the Game, which aired on Comcast SportsNet and Fox Sports in the US, and on TSN in Canada. Provided quick turnaround for all media requests to meet various production deadlines. Continued to work with the production company (DuPree Productions via Media Process Group) on other spec pilots and related projects.
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Nourishing Hope
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing & Communications Manager
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May 2014 - Dec 2014
Planned and executed all marketing and communication for a community-based food pantry and social services organization. Managed and developed content and outreach strategies for social media, e-newsletters, brochures, email and other marketing materials. Contributed to planning fundraising events and creating fundraising materials. Managed press releases, inquiries for information, and all other public relations activities. Developed marketing and promotional support for various in-house and co-sponsored events. Provided communications training to staff and volunteers, as needed. Show less
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Chicago Automobile Trade Association
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exhibitor Credentials Coordinator, Chicago Auto Show
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Dec 2012 - Feb 2014
Managed the exhibitor credential registration program under the direction of the Director of Exhibitor Relations for one of the nation's largest B2C automotive trade shows. Collected and ensured compliance of Certificates of Insurance for all exhibitors and contractors. Supervised exhibitor registration staff to help facilitate a smooth on-site move-in process for exhibitors, contractors, and sub-contractors. Managed the exhibitor credential registration program under the direction of the Director of Exhibitor Relations for one of the nation's largest B2C automotive trade shows. Collected and ensured compliance of Certificates of Insurance for all exhibitors and contractors. Supervised exhibitor registration staff to help facilitate a smooth on-site move-in process for exhibitors, contractors, and sub-contractors.
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H.H. Backer Associates
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Assistant, Trade Show Department
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Jun 2012 - Oct 2013
Worked on various marketing and sales efforts in the trade show department for a leading B2B trade show organizer and print publisher within the the pet products industry. Assisted the Exhibit Sales Manager with securing and processing exhibit applications. Coordinated digital and print marketing, including weekly e-newsletters, social media, and bulk mailings. Worked on various marketing and sales efforts in the trade show department for a leading B2B trade show organizer and print publisher within the the pet products industry. Assisted the Exhibit Sales Manager with securing and processing exhibit applications. Coordinated digital and print marketing, including weekly e-newsletters, social media, and bulk mailings.
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Education
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2006 - 2011
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing Communications
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