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Delaware, Oh, Us

Delaware, Ohio, United States

Delaware, Oh

Delaware, Oh

Delaware, Oh

* Brand development including creating brand strategy and positioning* Develop annual business and marketing budgets* Develop and execute annual business and marketing plans including sales development, which strategically supports company objectives* Maintain effective media relations* Focus on exponentially driving growth of customer acquisition through research, direct business and sales visits, loyalty programming, advertising, email marketing and social media channels

Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Project management of programming through direct interaction with internal associates, local restaurant marketing associates and a network of external agencies, consultants and vendors• Managed the development of an ongoing relationship with franchise operators and franchise partners across the organization• Increased new and existing core-customer base through strategic oversight of local restaurant marketing program, guest loyalty program and email marketing program• Developed and managed digital and social media platformsLocal Restaurant Marketing Management and Training• Analyzed corporate and franchise restaurant sales on regular basis to tailor each local restaurant marketing plan to best fit area of need• Developed strategic sales plans for distressed store locations through collaboration with Regional and General Managers• Conducted Local Restaurant Marketing workshops and training seminars in each market• Reviewed Local Store Marketing promotional materials for marketing effectiveness and adherence to brand standards• Oversight, management and development of philanthropic partnerships and donations• Developed and executed marketing plans for New Restaurant Openings and Grand Re-Openings Loyalty Programming• Managed a 2-tiered, visit-based loyalty program of over 532,000 members, doubling the member-base in three years• Implemented promotions that segment users for separate, integrated and targeted campaigns • Completed detailed analytics on promotions to evaluate the efficacy of campaignsEmail marketing strategy• Oversight of integration, campaign management, production, deployment and reporting of email campaigns• Generated meaningful, clear and accurate reporting and statistics for all email and loyalty promotions• Conducted periodic and timely reviews that included deliverability review, open rates, click through rates, bounces rates, unsubscribes, observations, creative review and recommendations

Columbus, Ohio Area

- Assisted in project management of activities including test projects and system marketing events- Acted as a liaison to the Regional Managers and General Managers with marketing related questions and field advertising approvals- Provided Menu production support- Assisted in the coordination and execution of special events- Assisted with company loyalty program- Provided support for development of advertising materials including local and regional collateral- Updated and managed the marketing component of public website and company Intranet- Created and sent written and verbal communications to the organization- Managed invoicing and bill payment procedures for the department

* Held position for 3 Max & Erma's restaurants in the Columbus Market* Implemented system and marketing programs to build brand awareness and increase traffic and sales in local restaurant* Set specific, measurable, actionable, realistic and time-bound goals each month* Determined tactical marketing plan to achieve goals* Regularly conducted business and community visits that promoted and strengthened the company brand and supported the company purpose and vision* Ensured the restaurant staff was fully knowledgeable about upcoming and ongoing promotions* Ensured restaurant displayed all merchandizing materials during appropriate timeframes* Organized special events in the area surrounding each restaurant such as off-site sampling, catering and mascot appearances* Coordinated multiple fundraising events per week* Maintained prompt and courteous communication and follow-up with fundraiser and business contacts* Supported store level sales and guest count needs by generating new and repeat fundraisers* Maintained weekly reports of fundraiser sales, sales/promotion and food donations and community relationships* Maintained weekly tracking and measuring results of all programs* Coordinated market-wide partnerships with area non-profit, small and high-volume businesses

* Audited sales of the restaurant on a daily basis* Verified and balanced cash, charge and discount sales* Audited all Cash Handling Standards and ensured they were being followed* Audited labor tapes on a daily basis including minor labor violations, tip claiming, clock-in and clock-out times as compared to what was scheduled and total overall labor dollars* Reviewed and maintained all store sales information* Conducted bi-weekly payroll and reviewed payroll records upon receipt* Conducted inventory including auditing, pricing and generating period-end store results* Organized and maintained all aspects of the office including maintaining an adequate inventory of all office supplies and forms* Conducted marketing projects as directed by the General Manager* Maintained inventory of menus and ensured they were in good condition* Ensured orientation paperwork was complete for all new hires* Maintained and audited personnel files including documentation, current pay rates, employee vacation and absenteeism and any additional file records* Submitted all necessary reports and forms regarding Incident Reports, Worker's Compensation, Health Insurance, Direct Deposit and banking information* Maintained filing system for pertinent forms* Kept records on and communicated to the General Manager the vacation schedule, associate anniversaries, birthdays and any additional scheduling needs as directed by the General Manager* Kept records on and shared all corporate-wide company communications

Dayton, Ohio Area

Carr Insurance Agency is a small family-owned insurance company dealing in auto, home, life and commercial insurance. * Restructured and reorganized the infrastructure of the position * Assisted with the organization and layout of the company website* Responsible for all client correpondence* Provided customer service to clients both in person and other the telephone * Reconcilled client payments daily

Mokpo Marianist High School is an all-boys, Catholic High School in Mokpo, South Korea. * Conversational English teacher* 1 Year, overseas volunteer in South Korea through the United States Marianist Society* Taught 18 classes a week:513 students and 14 teachers* Taught additional lessons to students in need of extra assistance* Provided private conversational English tutoring to elementary, middle and high school students

Adventure Central is an educational center serving youth ages 5-18 with programs that include after-school programs, youth boards, clubs and summer camps. * Taught 25 students of a diverse population during the Metroparks youth summer camp* Developed and taught educational, yet fun learning activites with a focus on nature, science and computer technology for participants* Developed and taught classes with a focus on developing life skills* Documented progress and sent reports home to parents* Facilitated weekly field trips to the Dayton Metro Parks

Mom's Limo is a campus escort driving service that provides safety and security to the University of Dayton community.* Received susequent promotions throughout two-year tenure until in charge of entire University of Dayton student-run business. * Interviewed and hired potential employees, scheduled staff working hours, evaluated performances, implemented promotions, completed billing requirements, prepared payroll* Directly trained and managed 3 supervisors and 20 staff members; oversaw staff of 23 Public Safety cadet employees

Dayton, Ohio Area

- Assisted the administrative assistant in daily activities- Answered and made phone calls for departmental purposes- Prepared copies, sent faxes, ran errands, and graded papers for office personnel- Worked closely with professors and department head to ensure the department ran smoothly- Administered course evaluations of all professors

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science

Activities and Societies: - College Republicans – President (2002-2003), Secretary (2001), member (2000-04) - Pride of Dayton Marching.