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Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• Founded own event management company, planning 150 private and corporate events
• Generate leads from social media, company website and industry sites with a successful conversion rate
• Guide clients through event planning and serve as their personal coordinator throughout the process
• Develop and implement marketing plan via social media, company website and bridal shows
• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations includes sales, marketing, event coordination staffing, quality and financial control, client satisfaction, facilities management, and tactical planning
• Coordinate vendors, and event contributors including performers, photographers, caterers, and transportation services

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• Managed venue including event staffing, point of contact for catering, building operations, event set-up and break-down for 35+ events per year
• Organized events from conception to completion; Arrange stage and program schedules; Managed on site logistics and directed vendors, services, and emcees
• Coordinated event logistics and services, including technology and equipment needed to run the event, food, drinks, transportation, lodging, and more
• Served as Team Lead and scheduled 12 employees for onsite and off premise events

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• Coordinated all logistical and programmatic aspects for over 20 enrollment events a year, involvement with welcome center operations, and supervision of 25+ student staff members
• Recruited, hired, trained and maintained schedules for 25+ employees
• Developed and implemented online and virtual admission events; this series of 22 events exceeded conversion and show rates by nearly 30%
• Launched and grew three social media communities; by employing social media strategies to promote the universities brand and services
• Designed editorial content strategy; curated and segment editorial content to increase engagement and channel growth by 20%; collaborated across teams to identify content
• Developed campus tours with scripted tour narratives for on campus visitors and prospective students

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• Coached and instructed cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Organized practices, taught routines and helped athletes learn safe cheering techniques
• Prepared team for games, events, and/or competition
• Worked effectively and established and maintained relationships with students, faculty, staff and athletic personnel
• Organized and implemented a successful recruiting program to attract student-athletes to Carlow University

Alpha Pi Chapter At Slippery Rock University

• Focused on the chapter’s overall success, problem solving, leadership development and the chapter’s relationship with the National Organization, alumnae and the University Administration.
• Advised chapter officers and chairmen of their national and local duties.
• Assisted with the nominations and elections process.
• Coordinated with Alpha Sigma Tau Headquarters Staff in the recruitment and training of newly appointed Chapter Advisory Board members.

Washington, Pennsylvania

• Served as the primary, day-to-day lead administrator for the fraternity & sorority community under the direction of the Vice President of Student Affairs.
• Advised and advance ten national fraternities and sororities including two alpha chapters; increased alumni engagement and support of Greek Life; engaged Greek Alumni both locally and regionally at frequent dinners.
• Coordinated and implement the GOALS program for emerging leaders in the Greek Community.
• Served as lead coordinator and organize Sorority Recruitment, Greek Week, Greek Awards Banquet, New Member Education and Hazing Prevention Week.
• Planned, implemented, coordinated and delivered education and leadership training programs and initiatives for council and chapter officers regarding the Standards of Excellence, hazing prevention and group.
• Managed operational functions for ten Greek Houses such as key distribution and collection, damage assessment, reporting and billing, maintenance requests, and house openings and closings. Served as facility manager.

Washington, Pennsylvania

• Advised and oversaw fraternity and sorority recruitment; advised the Greek Standards Board, Panhellenic Council, and Interfraternity Council; and worked directly with fraternity and sorority presidents and house.
• Coordinated fraternity and sorority housing selection, Greek Week, Greek Move-In, and annual fraternity and sorority recognition events.
• Served as a liaison to chapter advisors and to alumni advisory boards and national offices.
• Assumed leadership roles in major projects within the Office of Residence Life including housing selection, Resident Assistant selection and training, and opening and closing.
• Implemented programs and services that supported student success and retention, worked to improve the quality of the residential experience, and completed other special projects as assigned.
• Resided on-campus and participated in the on-call duty rotation.

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

• Created and facilitated training programs for chapter and council officers that include skill building, review of policies and procedures and membership development including recruitment and new member education.
• Developed and implemented programs for students in all areas of member satisfaction and relationships, alumni connections, risk management policies, leadership development and training.
• Served as the advisor to the Rider University Greek Council assisting them with development of long-term goals and implementation of community events including to but not limited to Greek Week, Recruitment, Intake/New.
• Established and maintained communication with students in the fraternity and sorority community through individual contacts, meetings, discussions and personal interactions.
• Implemented bi-weekly training, enrichment and reflection activities for 12 Chapter Presidents.
• Oversaw and scheduled monthly advisor meetings with over 20 chapter and campus advisors.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• Advised and monitored the progress of four Greek students in Rho Lambda, Order of Omega, and Interfraternity Council on developing programming and establishing bylaws and organizational structures.
• Provided support for the leadership and organizational development of sorority and fraternity members.
• Utilized creativity and strong organizational skills to plan and coordinate the annual university carnival.
• Assisted with the organization and facilitation of university sponsored Greek Life Events, including Greek Week and International Badge Day.

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

• University Program Board (UPB)
• Advised four UPB vice presidents through all aspects of successful campus activity programming including contract negotiations, publicity, budgeting, coordinating technical needs, hospitality, and on-site production.
• Monitored vice presidents’ budgets and assist in budget requests.
• Assisted in contract negotiation with 12 entertainers and agents per semester.Freshman Leadership
• Hired, trained, and supervised six undergraduate Peer Mentor students; interactions vary from one-on-one meetings on a daily basis to group meetings on a weekly basis.
• Planned, implemented and assisted with recruitment and integration of the First Year Leader Scholar Program, including programming initiatives, communication, and management of Compass Leadership Program-First Year.

Indianapolis, Indiana

• Attained a thorough understanding of Sorority polices and procedures.
• Monitored daily operations of 14 individual sorority chapters with alumnae advisory boards and University administrators.
• Educated 14 undergraduate chapters on recruitment, new member programs, effective communication skills, time management, elections, and officer transition and training.
• Generated written assessment reports to chapters, alumnae advisory boards, and University officials outlining evaluations and recommendations for chapter improvement.
• Designed and conducted over 15 undergraduate leadership seminars and workshops, with groups of up to 50, covering topics including teambuilding, motivation, and organizational management.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication And Dance, 3.4

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society, Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Student Affairs In Higher Education, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Delta Alpha Chi Student Affairs Honor Society

Wedding And Event Planning Certification, Wedding And Event Planning, Certified Wedding And Event Planner