Experience

Pepperdine Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Marketing and Events

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  - Oversees creative and strategic event production for the School of Law from small lunch events to annual dinners with 800+ guests and Commencement- Creates and distributes digital marketing pieces for various events and programs- Works with students, faculty, staff, and donors to cultivate relationships and implement events- Acts as a liaison for website management between the School of Law and the University by making daily updates to content and overseeing larger page updates periodically while working to optimize SEO - Supervises the Event Coordinator, Communication Manager, and Content Manager on the Marketing & Events team- Oversees and proofs content such as articles, social media, blog posts, press releases, and print publications- Writes copy and proofs the work of other team members- Coordinates and oversees production of videography and photography for the School of Law- Acts as project manager for major marketing initiatives within the School of Law for new and existing programs and initiatives

• Events Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Envision, plan and manage all Pepperdine School of Law events. • Execute all event details including: guest list management, invitation and correspondence, venue selection, catering, A/V components, transportation and lodging accommodations and budget management.• Work directly with the Director of Alumni Relations on alumni focused communications and events. • Manage the intake of all event requests and work across departments to strategically schedule student, faculty, alumni and donor focused events.



Suzanne Inman Events

• Event Coordinator

  • 2013 - Present

  Event Coordinator based in Southern California. Wedding | Baby Shower | Corporate | Birthday | Anniversary | Engagement | Rehearsal | Fundraiser Event Coordinator based in Southern California. Wedding | Baby Shower | Corporate | Birthday | Anniversary | Engagement | Rehearsal | Fundraiser



Pepperdine University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing & Events Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Envisioned, planned, and executed all Seaver College Career Center on-campus recruiting events, including Career Fairs, Industry Networking Events and employer-specific on-campus recruitment including information sessions, on-campus interviews, & information tabling.• Collaborated with university stakeholders, employers, faculty, staff, students, caterers, etc., to best serve all groups involved in Career Center events• Actively recruited employers to partner with the career center in order to give students the opportunity to be employed by exceptional businesses and organizations upon graduation• Provided exceptional customer service to employers and facilitated effective connections between recruiters and students for the mutual benefit of both parties• Creatively invented and implemented marketing plans and ideas for all Seaver Career Center events - digital signage, email blasts, painted banners, Photoshop designed posters and postcards, and social media• Collaborated with colleagues to ensure timely, successful, and professional services to employers and students• Acted as a liaison for students, alumni and employers in related industries• Took initiative to resolve issues and make improvements with existing systems, such as the CareerSpace/Symplicity job platform and general office processes

• Office Manager, Seaver College Career Center

  • Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

  Provide general office support for the Associate Dean of Students and Seaver College Career Center Staff, Act on behalf of the Career Center Director and Assoc. Dean of Students re: problem-solving & decision-making, Serve as central liaison for Symplicity information system, Assist with publications and report preparation, Assist/direct students and employers seeking service from the SCCC, Hire, train and supervise student assistants, Assist with events and projects



Stonefire Grill

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Personnel Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2014

  On a weekly basis, strategically analyzed and implemented strategies involving sales, costs and revenue centers and administered inventory and accounts payable. I interviewed, hired, orientated and oversaw training for all new team members. I administered all team member reviews and lead frequent all-team and small-group meetings in addition to creating weekly schedules for 45+ team members. I was consistently noticed for my proven success in guest recovery situations and was a primary contact for all guest feedback and concerns. Additionally, I have created numerous training programs and strategies that have improved the company’s turnover rate.



Prima Diva Dancewear

• Assistant Manager

  • May 2006 - Mar 2011

  As Assistant Manager, I was responsible for ordering merchandise, logging invoices and overseeing cash handling and operations. Additionally, I fronted new marketing initiatives and public relations opportunities while acting as liaison for local dance studios. I was also responsible for training team members and being a first contact for guest service. As Assistant Manager, I was responsible for ordering merchandise, logging invoices and overseeing cash handling and operations. Additionally, I fronted new marketing initiatives and public relations opportunities while acting as liaison for local dance studios. I was also responsible for training team members and being a first contact for guest service.