Managed the day to day operations of a global sports and entertainment marketing and public relations office.Provided administrative support for three vice presidents and their account teams. Clients included Coca-Cola, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Marriott, Lowe’s, USAA, and Visa.Assisted with new employee onboarding. Coordinated required paperwork, secured computer equipment and set up office or work space.Created and submitted expense reports in Concur for executives.Proofed and edited sales presentations, POV requests and other client documents.Assisted account teams with special projects.Managed monthly corporate credit card and purchase card reconciliations.Served as liaison for building management and corporate office to resolve any issues or problems with office suite or building maintenance.Managed any IT issues with the assistance of corporate IT department and/or local service providers.Scheduled and managed outside vendors for various office services, maintenance and repairs. Processed vendor invoices for payment.Coordinated installation of new security system in office suite and new Cisco WebEx system in main conference room.Processed incoming and outgoing mail and shipping.Planned and executed annual employee volunteer event, staff holiday parties and monthly team building events.Ordered and maintained office and breakroom supplies. Scheduled office and breakroom equipment maintenance and repairs.Managed conference room schedules and catering for client and staff meetings.

Provided personal administrative and home management assistance to a prominent Charlotte family. Managed busy schedules with a focus on Integrating professional and personal commitments to avoid conflicts.Managed and supervised scheduling of vendors and service providers.Monitored and managed personal and professional email correspondence.Managed personal databases, incoming and outgoing mail, online ordering/returns and shipping/receiving of packages.Coordinated and managed domestic and international travel arrangements including flights, hotels, ground transportation, event tickets and dinner reservations. Provided detailed travel itineraries.Managed petty cash distribution and reconciliation.Assisted with planning and execution of special events, including both personal and charitable eventsManaged home office equipment and supplies.Reconciled monthly corporate credit card statements. Managed petty cash and reconciliation.Managed event invitations and RSVP's, donation requests, flower and gift orders and ticket purchases for special events..

Assisted VP in development of sales leads and marketing strategy. Researched sales, marketing and sponsorship trends through online resources and trade publications.Scheduled and participated in meetings and conference calls with clients, potential clients and WME-IMG executives and management. Managed all updates and changes to multi-million dollar sales pipelines in Excel and CRM.Entertained clients at major events including New York Fashion Week and the Kentucky Derby.Co-managed sponsor activations at the World Series of Poker and the Indy Moto-GP.Planned, executed and managed a team-building hospitality event for the IMG College staff at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Secured mobile hospitality unit and premium on-site placement. Managed invitations, credentials, catering, setup and decorations. Served as point-of-contact throughout the event.Secured premium tickets and credentials for clients and potential clients to attend major sports and entertainment events, trade shows and symposiums.Coordinated and managed all executive travel arrangements, both domestic and international.Managed corporate gifts for special occasions and donation requests.Proofed and edited all PowerPoint sales proposals and presentations.Drafted, proofed and edited written correspondence and email.Created and submitted expense reports using SAP system.

Served as point of contact and assisted in negotiations for personal services contracts and endorsements that resulted in increased revenue and brand recognition.Responsible for execution and fulfillment of all contracts, as well as sponsor relations with major corporate partners including UPS, Ford, Coca-Cola, Sprint, Bank of America, Toyota, Outback, Tylenol, Bolle', Gillette, Solo Cups and Nike. Managed all scheduling for former NASCAR driver and current NBC Television Analyst, Dale Jarrett, including booking paid speaking engagements and personal appearances that increased annual income. Created and maintained complex master schedule for all commitments, including team, media, sponsors, broadcasting, special events, speaking engagements, photo and electronic media shoots. Coordinated an average of 375 appearances annually. Developed and maintained strong relationships with NASCAR, sponsors, public relations reps, media, track personnel and TV executives. Planned, coordinated and executed annual charity golf tournaments (200 players) and other events benefiting The Dale Jarrett Foundation. Solicited corporate sponsorships, auction items and prizes for player gift bags, which significantly increased funds raised and enhanced the experience for players and fans.Secured annual and single-event credentials for Mr. Jarrett, his family, DJI employees and guests. Coordinated and managed all travel arrangements. Secured motor coach and golf cart permits and certificates of insurance.Managed corporate expense reports, credit card statement reconciliations and corporate gifts.Managed approval of all TV, print and radio advertising, licensed merchandise, and press releases.Handled all written correspondence on behalf of Mr. Jarrett. Scheduled meetings with chronically and terminally ill fans, including Make-a-Wish children.Other duties: office manager, bookkeeper, managed in-house retail business and Fan Club.

Booked all talent for a live weekly nationally televised motorsports show and two weekly nationally syndicated radio and TV programs.Coordinated all logistics and details for guest appearances.Worked with venues to secure credentials for all staff and locations for live shows. Provided at-track Public Relations support for corporate sponsors. Wrote and distributed press releases; developed and distributed press kits.Planned and executed at-track corporate hospitality events for up to 200 guests per event. Hosted VIP clients and guests at NASCAR events.Managed the execution and fulfillment of sponsor and personal services contracts.

Assisted in processing all track credential requests including media, sponsors, teams and drivers. Distributed credentials during race weeks.Helped plan and execute special events at the track and other locations.Assisted the Speedway Club with special events, and worked in the ticket office as needed.Worked in the track media center and press box during race weekends.