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Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Manage registration for Natchaug Epic and Lime Rock Park Epic gravel cycling events• Assist with event week operations and preparation

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

• Manage and develop portfolio of fundraising teams and participants o Individually responsible for $500k in revenue for Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway o Contributed to $2.5 million total across series of three New England rides in 2023• Implement operational plan to engage, recruit, cultivate, and retain participants• Manage and develop relationships with event sponsors, vendors, and volunteers• Plan and execute events to bring communities together and foster collaboration

Greater Boston

• Committee Member - Best Buddies International Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee• Assisted with planning and execution of Best Buddies Challenge series of events, raising $5-10 million per year for Best Buddies International programs• Created virtual training ride series on Zwift in response to Covid-19 outbreak. Coordinated the addition of virtual, Challenge-branded cycling kits for riders on Zwift platform• Developed and managed corporate and community relationships for the organization aimed at increased revenue• Made key decisions on behalf of Executive Committee aimed at increased recruitment and fundraising• Supported corporate partners and community participants with fundraising and team development efforts• Created and followed participant onboarding, lead flow, and fundraising stratification processes and protocols• Managed Customer Relationship Management platform and updated ride websites• Managed and led local training rides and events• Created regional calendar and attended events, expos, and events to promote rides and recruit new participants

Greater Boston Area

Greater Boston Area

Boston

• Coordinated internal resources and external vendors to secure required supplies for races and events• Managed customer service requests for Rugged Maniac and Tour of the Battenkill races • Traveled to Rugged Maniac races across the U.S. during Summer and Fall, 2017 to prepare venues, set up race courses, and execute events

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Worked with a variety of clients including Ridge Tool Company (RIDGID), Lincoln Electric, The Cleveland Clinic, Midmark and The Cleveland Browns• Interacted with clients daily to offer status updates, discuss current needs and initiate new projects and campaigns• Coordinated internal and external resources to initiate, execute and manage client projects and campaigns• Prepared client deliverables such as status update reports, monthly billing and budget reporting, client presentations and recommendations• Started a company-wide recycling program to improve Adcom's sustainability and reduce its environmental impact

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Worked with clients including The Cleveland Clinic and The Cleveland Browns• Interacted with clients daily to offer status updates and discuss current needs• Coordinated internal and external resources to execute and manage existing client projects and campaigns• Prepared client deliverables such as status update reports and monthly billing and budget reporting

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Assigned exclusively to KeyBank account in Cleveland, Ohio• Interacted daily with KeyBank Interactive Marketing team• Designed imagery for social media posts• Assisted in development of new digital marketing programs• Researched and reported on key industry trends• Gathered analytics on digital marketing channels• Assisted with the implementation of social media campaigns

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Worked on various projects in Communications and Marketing departments• Communicated with other interns in Cleveland and New York to develop a social media plan designed to reach millennials. Pitched this plan to KeyCorp Chief Information Officer, Amy Brady• Posted on behalf of KeyBank on social media platforms• Scheduled social media posts promoting KeyBank’s Live Nation sweepstakes• Monitored social media activity mentioning KeyBank and created daily reports describing activity

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Prepared catering events and managed inventory• Prepared and inspected ingredients, ensuring food quality• Assisted Head Chef with cooking meals for catering events

Ashtabula, Ohio

• Monitored up to 20 children, ages 6-12, at a time• Planned and oversaw daily activities• Chaperoned field trips• Managed inventory

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Strategic Communications And Professional Sales

• Danish Institute for Study Abroad - Fall 2014 • 2015 Elon University Relay for Life Executive Committee Member - Director of Facilities.

Diploma, College Prep

Activities and Societies: • Varsity Soccer • Varsity Lacrosse • Relay for Life