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- Served as a liaison between the Youth Council and Steering Committee- Coordinated a field trip for Youth Council members, their parents, and Fair staff to visit Detroit urban farms - Executed a Youth Council VIP Night to increase membership and promote youth exhibiting at the Fair- Collaborated with the Senior Citizens' Program Committee as the lead Event Coordinator to host an event for 672 senior citizens from across the Metro-Detroit area- Secured 40 vendors for the Senior Citizens' Program- Communicated effectively with military/veteran and charitable organizations to increase attendance at the Charity Preview by 36% - Implemented new methods to increase traffic at our booth during local events to promote the Fair- Obtained participants and coordinated the Parade to celebrate Michigan business, agriculture, and communities- Secured volunteers from various organizations to assist with event tear-down- Executed the operations of the Fair Office for the duration of the 2016 Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair

- Assist the Executive Director of the Michigan State Fair- Maintain organization of vendors for the Fair - Communicate effectively with military/veteran and charitable organizations for the Charity Preview- Collaborate with the Entertainment Committee - Coordinate the Senior Day Event with the Event Coordinator - Create event materials - Promote the Fair at local events to increase attendance - Assist the Internal Event Manager in researching and contacting potential vendors

- Promoted from Sales Associate after four months- Managed and coached up to four associates- Prioritized daily duties - Discussed goals with management and associate teams - Evaluated sales reports periodically throughout shift - Recorded final sales figures at the end of the day - Reconciled cash registers and make appropriate deposits - Ensured positive customer experience

- Followed up with clients to secure their business- Coordinated the weekly event schedule - Collaborated with the procurement, design, warehouse, and delivery departments - Scheduled appointments and assisted clients with the product and services selection based on their needs, overall theme, and budget- Assisted coordinators with consultations and proposals

- Advised customers on machine use and proper operations- Maintained store cleanliness at all times- Reconciled cash registers- Processed customer laundry - Addressed customer needs and concerns