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Traci Listo is a seasoned event manager and creative professional with a strong background in art, design, and writing. She has 10+ years of experience in full-stack web development, event management, and customer service. Traci holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and a Bachelor of English (BA) from the University of Cincinnati and has completed certifications in Deaf Studies and CRLA Level II Tutoring.

Credentials

  • Deaf Studies Certificate
    University of Cincinnati
    May, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • CRLA Level II Tutoring Certification
    University of Cincinnati
    May, 2012
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Sales Manager
      • May 2022 - Present

      |Delivers exceptional customer service within a boutique downtown art museum and hotel with over 8,000 square feet of private event space |Books guestrooms and meeting space for the corporate and entertainment segments|Creates contracts for clients and potential clients for their spaces within our hotel and gallery spaces|Answers inquiries with top-notch customer service|Runs reports and reaches monthly sales goals|Proficiently uses the following hospitality systems: Opera, Delphi, ResaWeb, FastCom, Passkey, etc

    • Sales Coordinator
      • Aug 2021 - May 2022

      |Delivers exceptional customer service within a boutique downtown art museum and hotel with over 8,000 square feet of private event space |Coordinates sales department and surrounding departments, keeping everyone informed of incoming groups and meetings|Maintaining department calendar and answering initial inquiries with top-notch customer service|Answers telephone/e-mail inquiries, builds group and transient guest reservations, builds group guestroom blocks|Runs daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports for various departments, including verifying commissions|Proficiently uses the following hospitality systems: Opera, Delphi, ResaWeb, FastCom, Passkey, etc

    • Face Painter
      • Aug 2016 - Present
      • Cincinnati, OH

      Painting faces for clients of public and private events, such as Oktoberfest and Christmas parties

    • Lead Painter/Scenic Artist
      • May 2018 - Jul 2020
      • Cincinnati, OH

      |Building and painting sets for shows at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts and Warsaw Federal Incline theaters|Helping interpret 2 dimensional drawings into 3 dimensional set pieces|Making corrections based on notes or criticisms we receive; communicating among departments|Assisting with the box office, concessions, and tech/lighting

    • Creative Marketing Specialist
      • Dec 2018 - Feb 2019
      • Sharonville, OH

      |Designing creative content for the Association, including invitation packages, posters, and tickets for the Cincinnati Auto Expo|Writing informational content for print and email media, in keeping with the voice of the company|Serving as a point of contact for the association during the Auto Expo

  • 21c Museum Hotels
    • Cincinnati, OH
    • Front Desk Agent
      • Aug 2017 - May 2018
      • Cincinnati, OH

      |Ensuring all guests are checked in/out of the hotel successfully, acquiring a method of contact, and acquainting all guests with the philosophy and procedures of the hotel and restaurant |Greeting hotel and museum guests, describing the artwork on display, and answering any exhibition questions guests may have|Staying up to date on events around the city to advertise the benefits and activities of Cincinnati to guests from out of town|Completing reports each day to ensure a smooth operation for guests and hotel staff

    • Scenic Artist
      • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
      • Blue Ash, OH

  • ArtWorks Cincinnati
    • Cincinnati, Ohio
    • Teaching Artist
      • May 2016 - Aug 2016
      • Cincinnati, Ohio

    • Peer Tutor
      • Jun 2014 - Apr 2016
      • Cincinnati, Ohio

      Work with both native and non-native English-speaking students to improve their writing skills and understandings of writing methodologies.

    • Wedding Invitation Design
      • Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

      I designed, printed, and assembled a wedding invitation package, including the invitation, RSVP card, and reception card.

  • ArtWorks Cincinnati
    • Cincinnati, Ohio
    • Senior Apprentice Artist
      • May 2014 - Sep 2014
      • Cincinnati, Ohio

      Worked with a team of 12 apprentices, 2 teaching artists, and 1 project manager to prepare, transfer, and paint a design onto a 40 foot by 70 foot wall in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio.

  • Riverbend Music Center
    • Cincinnati, Ohio
    • Event Staff Member
      • May 2014 - Sep 2014
      • Cincinnati, Ohio

      Performed various tasks and jobs, including scanning tickets, keeping the pavilion pathways clear, maintaining a safe environment for patrons, keeping the backstage area safe for the musicians/performers, and guiding patrons safely out of the parking lots.

    • Freelance Designer
      • Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
      • Cincinnati, OH

      Created advertising materials using Adobe programs for a choral performance, including a poster and a program cover.

  • Freelance
    • Anna Maria Island, Florida
    • Wedding Photographer
      • Aug 2013 - Aug 2013
      • Anna Maria Island, Florida

      I was the photographer for a destination wedding in Florida. I was with the wedding party for a week and documented that week, including the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception.

    • Senior Apprentice Artist
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

      I was on a team that painted the Pendleton mural in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio, kept track of supplies, and kept the work environment clean. I worked with eight other apprentices, two teaching artists, and one project manager.

    • Banquet Server
      • Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

      I served club members and guests at events, such as weddings and golf outings.

    • Freelance Artist
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
      • Cincinnati, Ohio

      I converted a drawn design into a digital drawing using Adobe Illustrator.

    • English and American Sign Language Tutor/Front Desk Assistant
      • Mar 2011 - Aug 2012
      • Batavia, Ohio

      I tutored students in English and American Sign Language and kept logs on the computer.

  • Royal Oak Country Club
    • Cincinnati, Ohio
    • Server/Banquet Server
      • Apr 2011 - Dec 2011
      • Cincinnati, Ohio

      I served in the club’s restaurant, as well as during special events, such as weddings and golf outings.Royal Oak Country Club changed ownership in the winter of 2011-2012, becoming Stillmeadow Country Club. I was asked to return under the new ownership.

Education

  • 2012 - 2016
    University of Cincinnati
    Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)/Bachelor of English (BA), Fine and Studio Arts, English
  • 2015 - 2015
    Università degli Studi della Tuscia
    Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 2010 - 2012
    University of Cincinnati-Clermont College
    Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • University of Cincinnati
    Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • University of Cincinnati
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General

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