Colleen Drake, Mba, Sc Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Anderson, Indiana

Anderson University offers a quality, convenient Master of Business Administration program to working professionals around central and east central Indiana. Complete a MBA in as little as two years with our flexible schedule. Attend classes in your home with our 100% online program or elect to take classes at one of our four cohorts: Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital), Fishers (Forum Credit Union Headquarters), Lawrence (Ivy Tech Campus), Anderson University (Hardacre Hall, Falls School of… Show more Anderson University offers a quality, convenient Master of Business Administration program to working professionals around central and east central Indiana. Complete a MBA in as little as two years with our flexible schedule. Attend classes in your home with our 100% online program or elect to take classes at one of our four cohorts: Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital), Fishers (Forum Credit Union Headquarters), Lawrence (Ivy Tech Campus), Anderson University (Hardacre Hall, Falls School of Business). This challenging program offers a comprehensive understanding of business applications in the following concentrations: accounting, finance, international business, marketing, leadership, new venture development, human resources, project management Learn more: www.anderson.edu/mba Show less

Anderson University Flagship Center

Anderson University Flagship Center (East Central Indiana's center for conferencing and special events). With a state of the art auditorium and banquet hall that span 8,000 square feet, The Flagship Center offers excellence in conferencing, employee training events, seminars, and informal gatherings. As a community space that celebrates professional development, The Flagship Center offers space for graduate level students to obtain an MBA in under three years. Collaborating with the Flagship… Show more Anderson University Flagship Center (East Central Indiana's center for conferencing and special events). With a state of the art auditorium and banquet hall that span 8,000 square feet, The Flagship Center offers excellence in conferencing, employee training events, seminars, and informal gatherings. As a community space that celebrates professional development, The Flagship Center offers space for graduate level students to obtain an MBA in under three years. Collaborating with the Flagship Enterprise Center, Corporation for Economic Development, the City of Anderson and the Madison County Chamber, the Flagship Center serves businesses, working professionals, and graduate level students throughout Madison, Hancock, Hamilton, and Marion counties. Duties: Coordinates all special events that are hosted or planned at the Anderson University Flagship Center for Professional Development • Markets the facility through a comprehensive communications plan that includes social media, e-news, website mediation, and strategic content • Facilitates relationships with area Madison County area businesses in order to maximize usage at the Anderson University Flagship Center• Collaborates with all building vendors including cleaning, painting, and any on-site contractors for facility repair •Logistically manages special projects for the building including lease agreements, long-term facility rental agreements, and a facility maintenance schedule for the building •Handles some contracts for cleaning and negotiating for facility maintenance. Acts as a lead representative to any and all vendors visiting the Anderson University Flagship Center•Assists in the planning and logistics of any in-house events (Anderson University owned and operated) Projects: Planner & Coordinator, Flagship International Symposium (2017)Coordinator, Madison County Government Center Lease (2017)Venue Coordinator, Madison County Drug Prevention Summit (2017) Show less

Zionsville, In

•Registration planning for over 50+ outdoor running packet pick-up (5K/marathon) events in 2014•On-site coordination of all events including set-up of registration area, customer service throughout the event, and trouble shooting throughout the event •Volunteer Recruitment for all events•Acted as Lead Office Manager for Tuxedo Brothers Event Management. Promptly responded to all office calls and customer inquiries, collected and processed office mail, purchased supplies for events… Show more •Registration planning for over 50+ outdoor running packet pick-up (5K/marathon) events in 2014•On-site coordination of all events including set-up of registration area, customer service throughout the event, and trouble shooting throughout the event •Volunteer Recruitment for all events•Acted as Lead Office Manager for Tuxedo Brothers Event Management. Promptly responded to all office calls and customer inquiries, collected and processed office mail, purchased supplies for events and for office. •Maintained excellent standing with all contracted event clients of Tuxedo Brothers Event Management (these included groups like Drumstick Dash, Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, and the 500 Festival Mini Marathon). • Maintained all company communications through social media•Built registration sites through Get Me Registered •Processed finances and maintained budgets for events•Special Projects: Expo Manager for 2014 Purdue Half Marathon, Volunteer & Registration Manager, Purdue Half Marathon, 2015 NCAA Final Four 5K, registration & packet pick-up coordination, 2014 Registration Assistant - Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, 2014 Registration Assistant - Drumstick Dash Show less

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Booking & Sales•Headed up all on-site sales for the event spaces at White River State Park. •Booked over 100 different events throughout the year 2013-2014 on the property at White River State Park•Maintained an excellent relationship with all event managers using the property at White River State Park •Increased sales in 2013 from 2014. •Conducted all sales visits and tours with potential clients•Enriched relationship will old customers and event clients of White River… Show more Booking & Sales•Headed up all on-site sales for the event spaces at White River State Park. •Booked over 100 different events throughout the year 2013-2014 on the property at White River State Park•Maintained an excellent relationship with all event managers using the property at White River State Park •Increased sales in 2013 from 2014. •Conducted all sales visits and tours with potential clients•Enriched relationship will old customers and event clients of White River State Park Project Coordination•Maintained and logistically managed the White River State Park booking calendar•Worked along with all White River State Park Venues (Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana State Museum) to ensure no overlap and open communication•Worked with Live Nation Entertainment to ensure no conflict between The Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn venue and events happening in the green spaces at White River State Park and Military Park at White River State Park •Worked with all event planners using WRSP to make sure no events overlapped•Processed all event contracts; handled all paperwork•Processed all payments, secured all certificates of insurances•Prepared all P&L (profit and loss) documents after each event •Carried out WRSP and Live Nation policies regarding property fees and damage deposits •Attended Indiana EAB Meetings each month (Events Advisory Board - Indianapolis)•Collaborated with Borshoff Marketing to produce 2014 sales brochure Collaboration with White River State Park Team•Actively attended all WRSP Team meetings with park clients when necessary •Represented the WRSP Green Spaces at 2014 Indiana Flaunt Mixer •Worked directly with WRSP Management Team to produce updated pricing on the Military Park at White River State Park Spaces Show less

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Office Management •Collected insurance payments from event planners and processed through Live Nation Worldwide's approved insurance provider•Prepared folders for each event rental and tracked project from start to finish•Issued bills to rental clients, received and tracked payments, released thank you letters and P&L statementsVenue Sales and Public Relations•Maintained excellent relationships with annual event managers/rentees and stakeholders and venue managers in the… Show more Office Management •Collected insurance payments from event planners and processed through Live Nation Worldwide's approved insurance provider•Prepared folders for each event rental and tracked project from start to finish•Issued bills to rental clients, received and tracked payments, released thank you letters and P&L statementsVenue Sales and Public Relations•Maintained excellent relationships with annual event managers/rentees and stakeholders and venue managers in the park vicinity •Worked with local race and event companies to prepare for their events on location, kept all financial records of special rentals at the park•Conducted walk throughs and sales calls of park space•Prepared and negotiated contracts for applicants looking to utilize the park spacePromotion and Publicity of Venue•Maintained an active social media presence and publicized rental spaces available within park•Coordinated weekly sales e-news for Old National Centre Special Event rentals department and White River State Park special event rentals•Facilitated projects for promotions in-house through Exact Target (Salesforce) Show less

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Contacted potential clients of White River State Park, assisted clients of the park prepare their documents for, accept or decline applications and insurance documents for rented spaces at White River State Park, publicized rental spaces available within park, worked with local race and event companies to prepare for their events on location, scheduled all events at White River State Park

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

On site event representative for all races, festivals and special events that come through White River State Park. I handled all logistics on site during events (including): hooking the client up to power and electric, directing the client to set-up correctly, clean-up following events, caring for the park, assisting events in anyway during their event. •Employed by the State of Indiana•Took this position to ensure that my clients needs were properly met while acting as the Manager of… Show more On site event representative for all races, festivals and special events that come through White River State Park. I handled all logistics on site during events (including): hooking the client up to power and electric, directing the client to set-up correctly, clean-up following events, caring for the park, assisting events in anyway during their event. •Employed by the State of Indiana•Took this position to ensure that my clients needs were properly met while acting as the Manager of Outdoor Event Space at White River State Park. •General care of park (trash pick-up, building care, planting and flower care/gardening, general event clean-up)•Assisting at The Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn Shows during tear down •Meeting with all WRSP clients and providing them with water and/or electric access if requested Show less

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Fact checking for Indianapolis Monthly stories, research for potential stories, contacting sources, conducting interviews

Bratislava, Slovakia

Stationed in Bratislava, Slovak Republic; Worked at main TWR office assisting public relations team with development, writing articles for the U.S. newsletter, connecting with donors, contributing to system record maintenance.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management

Bachelors, Journalism, Political Science