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South Lyon, Mi, Us

South Lyon, Mi, Us

Arnold, Maryland, United States

Annapolis, Maryland, United States

• Coordinates transition of in-person continuing education conferences to online webinars during COVID-19 pandemic.• Assists in coordinating and facilitating virtual and in-person conference/training events. Coordination of the conference/training events may include hosting virtual Zoom webinars, securing venue sites, securing catering services, scheduling IT services and equipment rental, and managing all presenter logistics.• Maintains large database of attendees for Training Center-sponsored conference/training events.• Tracks and maintains registration information, via the online registration process, for various.• Provides virtual and/or on-site support at the registration check-in for training events and assists in providing logistical support to ensure that training events proceed seamlessly and successfully.• Assists in creating/designing website platforms, registration forms, invitation letters, newsletters, agendas, programs, and evaluation forms for training events.

Oakland, Ca

● Coordinated with vendors to negotiate contracts, develop BEOs, and configure audio/visual services.● Conceptualized, planned, and organized over 35 conferences and workshops throughout the country annually.● Managed a $1.5M budget, decreasing 2019 venue expenses by $100K from the previous year.● Designed direct mail and online marketing campaigns using Photoshop and InDesign.● Coordinated logistics (travel, transportation, payments, etc.) for 45 VIPs annually.● Spearheaded social media marketing efforts and assembled company’s weekly consumer newsletter.

Oakland, Ca

Oakland, Ca

San Francisco Bay Area

● Thoroughly vetted and edited literary submissions from prospective authors.● Created detailed reports used to determine if submissions met criteria for publishing.● Read, summarized, categorized, and reported analysis to manager for further review.

Berkeley, Ca

● Designed layouts, wrote copy, and edited press materials and book releases.● Pitched newly released books to media outlets and personalities for promotion.● Ensured ready access to data base information for use and knowledge transfer.● Scheduled and attended weekly company meetings.● Assisted graphic design department in creating and editing book jackets.

West Bloomfield, Mi

• Ensure customer satisfaction including resolving complaints and meeting special needs • Train new employees for optimal customer service• Help in preparation of all store made products • Complete all opening and closing duties including balancing cash draws and credit cards• Maintain high standards of excellence

Southfield, Mi

● Reported, produced, filmed, and edited visual media packages highlighting local events.● Contributed content to social media platforms promoting community affairs and special events.● Maintained high quality of outgoing news in written and digital format.● Attended and interviewed attendees at local events; producing news clips and written materials.● Pitched story ideas on trending topics in metro-Detroit.● Worked with reporting team to develop stories on a weekly basis.

New York, Ny

• Supported team through all stage of production, including development, pre-production, filming and post-production.• Monitored information uploads into databases and aided in market research and development.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, 3.41

Coursework including writing and reporting news, web design, graphic design, editing and designing for print and online

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Digital Media Arts And Technology, 3.27

Activities and Societies: Active member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. Participated in Focal Point (MSU's Broadcast Program)Courses.