Allison Merrick, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Federal Way, Washington, United States

Federal Way, Washington, United States

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Strategic planning, led COVID-response with pivot to new business model, organized and led profitable events, researched and implemented new point-of-sale software for reservations, streamlined internal process flows for resource optimization, hired and coached distributed and on-site teams.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Identified new technology and operations flows, grant-writing assistance, marketing support for edtech software launch, social media management for bespoke handmade toys.

Charleston, SC

Managing projects, marketing, operations, and organizational strategy at Bayha Group. Bayha Group helps to transform education by providing grant writing and other services such as data analysis to creatively fund schools and education organizations.

Charleston, SC

SpaceCraft Studios is a DIY studio and boutique based in Charleston, SC. SpaceCraft sells beautiful and cool handmade gifts, hosts crafting and makers' classes, and offers the workroom and equipment for private use. Check our class listing at www.spacecraftstudios.com #chsdiy #meetpeoplemakestuff

United States, UK, Sweden, Australia

Event producer consultant for Google Teacher Academy for 23 domestic and international teacher professional development events. Developed application and rubric for participant selection. Created multi-day agendas and presentations, booked speakers, and worked closely with a small distributed team.

Home Office - Charleston, SC

Associate Producer on Doing What Works project (http://dww.ed.gov). - Produced 120 short professional development videos. - Planned media collection site visits to schools around the country with content experts, video and photography crews. - Provided editing suggestions for videos.- Produced over 625 transcripts (InDesign). - Researched and implemented.

- Manage all temporary staffing, reviewed applications, interviewed candidates.- Targeted recruitment opportunites.- Managed conference participation and logistics. - Produced WestEd community events

San Francisco Bay Area

Dynamo drink slinger at one of San Francisco's premier live music venues, Bimbo's 365 Club. Occasionally, I could even been seen in the fishbowl as the infamous mermaid.

•Booked, planned and coordinated special events for up to 500 people.•Composed and distributed press releases to promote a broad range of events.•Maintained basic bookkeeping and accounting records.

Created and implemented promotions for national accounts targeting consumers, salespeople and store buyers. Negotiated promotions in conjunction with sales team to drive business.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• Booked, planned and coordinated private functions and special events for up to 800 people.
• Liaison to international recording artists, producers and local media.
• Promoted live performances to diverse markets.
• Designed and distributed press releases, ads and flyers.
• Executed hospitality requirements in accordance with contract riders.

•Supervised banquet staff in a teamwork atmosphere. •Provided communication between clients and management to successfully execute hundreds of on- and off-site weddings and other events to 2000 people.•Advised wedding parties on appropriate protocol and procedures.