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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Kaleidoscope Table Settings is a boutique table setting service that helps bring more celebration to small gatherings. My table designs are one-of-a-kind and each one includes coordinated linens, china, glassware, flatware and table accessories for small luncheons and dinners. Rental includes delivery and my setting your table. After your party, just wash and return everything in provided storage boxes. Custom table designs welcome!k-tablesettings.com

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Having stepped aside as team leader, I continue to drive overall branding and marketing strategies for McNamara's event business. Manage McNamara's online presence, website, advertising, social media, marketing events, etc.

Minneapolis, Mn

Oversaw this award-winning event business and led a talented team who facilitate 800 events each year. As a 1-person marketing department, I drove overall branding and marketing strategies from brainstorming through execution for all initiatives. I wrote most content myself and trained in graphic design, I provided art direction to designers, web developer, photographers and videographers. Together we created innovative and effective marketing solutions that integrated print, web… Show more Oversaw this award-winning event business and led a talented team who facilitate 800 events each year. As a 1-person marketing department, I drove overall branding and marketing strategies from brainstorming through execution for all initiatives. I wrote most content myself and trained in graphic design, I provided art direction to designers, web developer, photographers and videographers. Together we created innovative and effective marketing solutions that integrated print, web, video, events and social media.Marketing Awards:• Grand Prize Winner for Best Overall Branding from The Knot 2011 Advie Awards. Chosen out of 400 entries nationwide.• Best Venue Website 2016 by Unique Venues• Best Print Ad 2017 by Unique Venues Show less

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Three months before this 36,000-square-foot conference center opened on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus, I was hired and handed a hard hat and blueprints. Task #1: Plan a three-day, grand-opening celebration for University alumni, faculty, students and donors. Task #2: Build an event business from scratch, opening for business the following Monday. And so I did. As business grew, I hired more staff and implemented significant growth strategies.• Purchased meeting room… Show more Three months before this 36,000-square-foot conference center opened on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus, I was hired and handed a hard hat and blueprints. Task #1: Plan a three-day, grand-opening celebration for University alumni, faculty, students and donors. Task #2: Build an event business from scratch, opening for business the following Monday. And so I did. As business grew, I hired more staff and implemented significant growth strategies.• Purchased meeting room furniture and AV equipment for 10 event rooms with an 800-person capacity• Built an effective and efficient reservation process and database of clients and events• Determined room capacities and created room set-ups using floorplan software• Negotiated and helped write catering policies for on-site caterer D’Amico Catering• Determined staffing needs through all stages of growth, performing all hires and training• Established superior customer service guidelines and led staff trainings• Established and maintained budget; monitored accounts payable and receivable• Designed advertising, brochures, direct mailings, promotional displays, client newsletters, website and special eventsIndustry Awards:• Best Meeting Venue-Non Hotel 2005-2012 by Minnesota Meetings & Events Show less

Eugene, Or

Coordinated reunions, Homecoming festivities, Oregon Duck Cotton-Aloha-Las Vegas Bowl football pre-game parties, and other alumni events. Designed most related invitations, brochures, posters, promotional materials and giveaways. • Received CASE District 8 Silver and Bronze Design Awards for “100 Years of Oregon Football” reunion materials.

Seoul, Korea

Served as the only non-Korean employee of this leading public relations company. My clients included: AT&T, Dupont, World Gold Council.

St. Paul, Mn

Editor, writer and photographer for the monthly member magazine. Co-produced a video for legislative distribution to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Planned the Grand Opening’s 87-unit parade, dedication ceremony and family activities attended by 17,000 people throughout the weekend.

Boston, Ma

Writer for the hospital’s monthly newspaper and annual report. Photographer for hospital publications. Produced, wrote and edited an employee recruitment video for Human Resources.