~Enhance existing promotional initiatives and develop new marketing programs and initiatives to maximize R.O.I. such as third party partnerships, new media avenues, & more.~Direct the hiring and training of marketing staff members and oversee their daily activities, including graphic design, in accordance with company policy and addressing complaints &resolving problems as needed.~Negotiate contracts with media and promotion partners & serve as press contact, writing and distributing all press releases. ~Develop & execute self-produced revenue generating events like the Cajun Heartland State Fair & eSports events. ~Provide thought leadership, data analysis, and strategic focus to our marketing communications, customer experience strategies and brand management.~Responsible for developing and/or managing the development of media plans for concerts, family shows and various arena and convention center events as requested.

• Prospect new business and maintain current accounts for event and conferences needs• Manage clients’ events securing on and offsite catering & event needs • Oversee day-of activities with real-time problem solving• Selling the Convention Center and CAJUNDOME arena for various corporate and leisure events• Carry out financial obligations including the creation and dissemination of purchase orders and the identification and execution of bid processes• Provide site tours of the CAJUNDOME Convention Center facilities for potential clientwww.CAJUNDOME.com for upcoming events, tickets, and rental information www.Facebook.com/CAJUNDOME

Increase revenue through group, individual and meeting room reservations. Monthly revenue management and rate setting for corporate, leisure and special events. Maintain social network presence in outlets such as Facebook and Twitter and develop new media initiatives for added promotion. Oversee management responses to guest provided survey feedback via Medallia and online portals such as TripAdvisor, Yelp, etc. Create hotel packages and joint venture opportunities for increased revenue generation.Attend community events and extend outreach to charitable organizations. Execute sales calls to generate new business and maintain current business accounts. Process all meeting room and catering bookings, manage event operations, and organize proper follow-up. Dedicated sales and revenue strategy efforts resulted in total room revenue increase of 7-8% on average year over year and growth of meeting room events to bring in an annual revenue of $20,000+."Chief Volunteer" Like us on Facebook- facebook.com/evangelinedownshotelFollow us on Twitter @EVDHotelFor Reservations, call 337-407-2121 or go to www.EvangelineDownsHotel.comGroup Rates available. Meeting Room can accommodate up to 60 guests for any leisure or corporate function.

I am honored to be selected as a 2011 March of Dimes Spotlight on Success honoree. As an honoree, I raised more than $5,000 for the March of Dimes New Orleans through corporate sponsorship, event ticket sales and auction item sales in a matter of 4 short months. The much needed funds advance their mission to prevent birth defects, premature births and infant mortality. Since 1981, the incidence of premature birth has grown 31 percent. It now stands as the leading cause of newborn death in Louisiana and nationwide. Over half a million babies are born prematurely in the U.S. each year, including more than 10,000 in Louisiana. The March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign is a special ten-year, $75 million initiative. Focusing on research and education, our goal is to raise awareness of prematurity as a serious infant-health issue and reduce its occurrence. With your help, we look forward to the day when all babies will be born healthy. With widespread commitment and generosity of people like you, we are confident that day will come. Thank you for your consideration.

• Initiate, develop and maintain current advertising accounts for digital and print advertising opportunities in order to achieve monthly sales goals.• Assist in the marketing, promotion and event management of various Offbeat events and publication opportunities.• Attend various trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events to promote the OffBeat brand. • Analyze and execute new marketing opportunities pertaining to distribution and promotion.

Seasonal position as an Event Manager for LSU Game Day Promotions and the Sales of Live Sports Radio's Official LSU Live Broadcast and FM Radios

Temporary consultant position in which I was responsible for coordinating marketing efforts to increase occupancy for the New Orleans Bed and Breakfast Hotel. Due to personnel changeover, also handled daily operations including guest check-in and check-out, guest relations, special event inquiries and event set-up, housekeeping management and on call responsibilities.

Served as Graduate Hall Director for the LSU Department of Residential Life for the Honors College Residential Housing sector.The GHD’s primary responsibilities involve the supervision and development of student staff members, basic administrative management of a residential community, and the coordination of programs and activities.Responsible for the hiring and supervision of 40+ student staff members. Handled the weekly payroll processing for all staff members and semesterly desk scheduling.

Internship position which consisted of assisting on various company projects and investment research opportunities.

Intern for the Media Services Department at SWJCreated and organized media plans for corporate clients through out of home, print and online opportunities.

~Served as an Honors College "Residential College Resident Assistant" (RCRA) the first year. Designed and executed in-hall programs for hall residents based on the aims of the Honors College by incorporating co-curricular learning opportunities. Supervised hall floor of more than 50 females residents in addition to providing tutoring and peer counseling services. ~Served the second year as a Resident Assistant in the West Campus Apartments Community. Supervised an apartment building of more than 40 co-ed residents in addition to providing tutoring and peer counseling services. .

Worked as a Team Leader for LeadAmerica Global Business Conferences.Supervised teenaged program participants through instructional business lectures and activities and business plan simulation.

Worked as an office assistant for the Summer of 2004 and 2005. Sorted and filed administrative paperwork, document scanning, return mail sorting and distribution, and various data entry tasks.

Spearheaded the Arts and Crafts program for the City Parks Department for the Summer season of 2004. Supervised 10+ children daily through arts instruction and craft development.