Marketing Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

Senior Marketing Coordinator

• Sep 2018 - Apr 2022

- Create video content that successfully highlights features, customer success stories, and expert testimonial on the products. - Oversee advertising with print and electronic media; and implement various strategies to increase market visibility including press releases, advertorials and case studies. - Supervise trade shows, including set up coordination.- Manage distribution and ordering of print and promotional material.- Design advertising material for print and digital media using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other creative cloud programs for various product offerings. - Compose and monitor electronic newsletters/e-blasts. - Work closely with company partners, end users, and distributors across North America, to develop specific marketing programs.- Travel to trade shows, sales seminars and open houses across North America to interview, take photos, and record video for press releases.- Update and maintain North Ametican social media accounts Show less

Sales Management Trainee

• May 2017 - Sep 2018

- Surpassed sales expectations of protection products and upgrades. - Ranked 17th intern out of 65 Chicagoland interns in the sales matrix. - Submitted at-least 10 car sale leads a month, resulting in two car sales during the internship. - Resolve any customer grievances and built positive relationships that resulted in growth and profits. - Prepared rental forms, obtaining all customer registrations while explaining the rental process. - Managed fleet returns, inspecting vehicles for any damages and encouraged customers to rent again. Show less

Community Adviser (CA)

• May 2015 - May 2018

• Create an inclusive community and environment for residents to have fun, be safe, and succeed in school.• Manage crisis situations including but not limited to: Physical or vocal conflicts, medical emergencies, extreme weather conditions, fire emergencies, and suicide situations. • Enforce campus policies as well as promote community standard policies. • Execute programs for the community to promote the five Housing and Dining learning outcomes: Manage personal relationships, contribute responsibly, identify and implement healthy life choices, demonstrate habits that contribute to academic success, actively contribute to creating an inclusive climate within the community. • Organize events such as community field trips, movie nights, game nights, study groups, and any events the residents’ desire as a community. • Lead community discussions and meetings about policies and standards. • Decorate the community with door decorations, bulletins, and other decorations according to a floor theme. Show less

Video Technician

• May 2014 - May 2018

- Assist in the filming and broadcast of NIU sporting events such as college football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, etc. Games are broadcasted to ESPN3. - Edit sports highlight videos using Avid Media Composer and Adobe After Effects.- Transport and setup HD camera equipment.- Film football practice exactly as needed on the practice schedule for Video Coaching, being sure not to miss a single play or drill.

Usher/Concessions/Cashier

• Jul 2013 - Jan 2017

- Help enforce an presentable and engaging environment for all customers by keeping all theaters clean, disruption free, and safe. - Up-sale products in concessions as well as prepare all orders. - Restock, organize, and do inventory on containers, popcorn seed, soda syrup, and more. - Accept payments for concessions items via cash or credit. Supply receipts and refunds on orders. Preserve clean checkout environment. - Help enforce an presentable and engaging environment for all customers by keeping all theaters clean, disruption free, and safe. - Up-sale products in concessions as well as prepare all orders. - Restock, organize, and do inventory on containers, popcorn seed, soda syrup, and more. - Accept payments for concessions items via cash or credit. Supply receipts and refunds on orders. Preserve clean checkout environment.

Nonprofit Freelance Videographer/Editor

• 2011 - Jun 2014

• Film Segments- Control lighting and audio levels, prep those in front of the camera. • Edit Segments- Create sports highlights, news segments, sketches, and public service announcements using Final Cut Pro X, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop. Make critical decisions as to what is essential to the segment, determine an audio track fit for the segment, try not to exceed time limit. Make full use of color correction features in Final Cut Pro X and Adobe After Effects. • Organize film schedules- Develop a detailed plan to use all time given efficiently, as well as completing the segment on time while still meeting/exceeding expectations Created promotional work for Leafs Ice Center, Merriehill Farm and Z's Martial Arts. Show less