Brie Gerding Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

YouCopia’s Office and People Manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of our Chicago (Ravenswood) office and team of employees. They manage the hardware, product samples, supplies and third-party professional services that make our office work. This person supports employees with resource organization and communications, and improves company culture by facilitating team events, gifts, and feedback channels. This person serves as YouCopia’s Customer Care lead to ensure a positive, satisfactory consumer experience.

My business partner, Stephanie, and I are co-owners of Milestone Photography. We serve the greater Indianapolis and Chicago areas, and are also willing to travel. We provide photography service for couples, families, high school seniors, modeling, weddings, and are always willing to dive into something new. Please check out our website (www.milestonebysb.com) for more information. We both enjoy photography as our side hustle!

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Administrative support for the Chief, General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics and Division Administrator which included invoice processing, facility management, supply ordering, faculty affairs, and ad hoc projects.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Promoted MindSpring culture and purpose while providing exceptional internal "customer service" for the team-Acted as the first point-of-contact for questions or issues relating to onboarding, benefits enrollment/renewal, maintained employee records, reporting, etc. -Crafted and circulated internal communications that are on-brand, engaging, and informative-Established and maintained relationships with external vendors such as building management office, IT support, ATS vendor, benefits providers, insurance broker, etc. -Worked with vendors to complete payroll for team and contract employees -Monitored employee engagement and continually worked to promote an enjoyable cultureMindSpring Partners is a full-service staffing and consulting firm that provides high-touch partnerships to clients and job seekers in Chicago and beyond. We’re the staffing firm that people call first, whether they are looking to hire, looking for a job, or seeking advice and market intelligence. Through the lifetime of our partnerships, clients and job seekers get uncompromising service tailored to their individual needs, goals, and challenges.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Office Manager, People Team Coordinator (assisting with HR/culture), and Executive Assistant to the President. Assisted with office move of 70+ people. Created and executed a virtual engagement plan for the team during COVID-19. We're creating an alternative employment model for the future of work. By accelerating the rise of the freelance economy, we are disrupting the $150 billion antiquated accounting industry. Through technology, we bring work directly to the highest quality finance and accounting professionals.At the end of the day, our purpose is simple: empower people to do what they love.

Chicago, Il

Many of the same duties as Team Administrator, but taking a more focused approach to build out People & Culture needs. This includes onboarding of all new hires, travel needs for prospective and new hires, immigration visa needs, insurance, benefits, improved team engagement via internal communications, admin for many of our platforms, and much more!

Chicago, Il

The Team Administrator provides support to the Les Mills US business by contributing to an awesome office environment, coordinating team meetings and events, providing executive assistant support to the Senior Leadership Team and supporting People & Culture initiatives. Beginning with the introduction of the BODYPUMP® program in 1990, the first class combining weights, aerobics, and music, Les Mills started a revolution in group exercise. From that single class, the company has grown into a global group exercise leader, offering 20 scientifically-based, licensed group fitness and team training programs. Our mission is a fitter planet and our workouts are licensed by 18,000 partners in 100 countries around the world, along with our tribe of 130,000 certified instructors who bring those workouts to life every day. Together we can create a fitter planet.www.lesmills.com

Indianapolis, In

Provided an excellent experience for all clients. Managed relationships with recurring clients and answered questions for new ones. Processed incoming orders and handled special projects as needed.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

All duties of Group Travel Coordinator plus expansion of Private Group Travel business.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

I created, planned, and led all of the departures for AAA Hoosier Motor Club's Group Getaways and Sassy Explorers programs. We stayed close to home with unique day trips and explored the world with international trips. Sassy Explorers was a ladies only travel club for the women of Indiana. There were quarterly meetings that included travel talks and networking/socializing opportunities for the ladies. It reached membership of over 2,800 women. Check out our websites: www.aaa.com/sassyexplorerswww.aaa.com/groupgetawaysIf redirected to another club, visit www.aaa.com/stop and enter "46222." Then, the link should take you where you need to be. Additionally, I coordinated and managed private group travel that consisted of non-profit fundraisers, socials, and family reunions traveling to international resorts and boarding cruises.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Pharmaceutical meeting and event planning services. www.universalworldevents.com

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

I answered the hotline calls for Lilly University Learning Services (LULS), and assisted Lilly employees with their course needs. I was the assistant to the Course Administrators in my department, creating LEOs, pulling follow up reports, filing, handling TMR requests, etc. With the other portion of my day I assisted the Logistics department in prepping for classes held around the Lilly Corporate Center and other sites within the state. I also took on the responsibility of preparing shipments that go around the United States and occasionally to other countries. We also set and clean the classrooms, in addition to maintaining the materials organized in our storage rooms.

The Intern for Alumni Programs position involved data entry, alumni relations, corporate relations, event planning, and multi-tasking as different events began and ended over the course of the semester. Events included the Claude Rich Golf Open, Class of 1947 & Class of 1957 Reunions, Baccalaureate, and Senior Salute with the Student Alumni Association.

I was a summer intern at Eagle Pointe Golf Resort in Bloomington, IN. We hosted two weddings every weekend, live entertainment every Friday night, and corporate groups on weekdays. The days of weddings usually involved assisting with set up, assisting the wedding party with last minute details, setting up the buffet line, checking and replenishing the food, taking pictures for marketing purposes, and tearing down. I was also involved in a few of the planning meetings with the customers, and at the end of the summer, talking to potential clients about hosting their event at Eagle Pointe the following summer.