Play a key role in connecting stakeholder goals to attendee event experiences, enabling OneAmerica to grow and build partner relationships and associate engagement.Manage and oversee high level events from concept to execution.Guide, consult and design events that create brand loyalty and builds on the company's relationship strategy.Guide and continuously improve event capabilities to enhance attendee experiences.Lead event and suite strategies that deliver innovative and creative experiences.

I plan and execute exceptional Donor cultivation events, awards programs, galas, annual fundraisers and other important Development related events.Work with the Annual Fund Team on implementing fresh new event content.Partner with and maintain relationships with corporate partners, outside vendors and internal departments that include Levy Catering, Marketing, Interpretation, Facilities, Exhibit Production, IIT and Security.Work with Fulfillment team on all sponsor signage for events.Monitor expenses and provide financial oversight on events and projects throughout the year.Maintain and update annual event calendar.Produce virtual events for Donor audience. Schedule rehearsals with event panelists, prepare event run of shows, create digital invites, thank you letters and surveys to send to guests.

I provided support to the Marketing and Advertising Manager, Division President and Vice Presidents. Executed various Kroger events and meetings. Coordinated all logistics of annual spring and fall store manager meetings for up to 1400+ attendees including transportation, hotel accommodations, food and beverage. Visited venu sites. Made sure Certificate Of Insurance was issued for events. Traveled onsite to ensure meetings ran well. Negotiated cost to stay within budget. Developed and maintained strong working relationships with vendors. Ordered all giveaway items for all Kroger events and meetings. Assisted with activities of Kroger store Grand Openings. Managed the Kroger Community Rewards program by processing organization applications, handling customer calls and making updates to their accounts. Activated Kroger Plus cards for new employees and retirees. Managed Community Event Coordinators to ensure in-store events are scheduled and promoted. Booked musical talent for grand openings and other events. As a 7 year company sponsor of the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever, I worked closely to coordinate several activities throughout the season such as Opening Night, Pacers player appearances for Kroger events, the annual toy and shoe giveaway with one of our local grade schools, handled Thanksgiving turkey giveaways for players, worked 2 years on Paul George’s Pro Camp. Managed Kroger season tickets and all autographed items received. In May of 2017 Kroger became the main sponsor for Symphony on the Prairie. I managed the volunteer schedule for employees to hand out weekly giveaways atthe Kroger tent, send weekly correspondence on concerts and sell discounted tickets to our employees and scheduled guests at our VIP tables.

Assisted the Produce, Meat & Seafood, Drug GM, Deli/Bakery, Grocery and Fuel Merchandising Departments with administrative support. Managed desks when department admin was on vacation or leave of absence. Learned all aspects of these departments. Also assisted marketing department as needed. Continued to handle all logistics of store manager meetings.

Provided administrative support to the Marketing and Advertising Manager. Processed insertion orders for 75+ newspaper accounts, scheduled weekly circular ads, proofed ads. Handled travel accommodations and expense reports. Assisted with store manager meeting prep that included invitations, registration, transportation and meeting set up. Due to company transformation, my position was eliminated.

Managed 50+ automotive client accounts while providing exceptional customer service. Supported outside sales executives with maintaining client accounts and client requests. Met monthly sales goals. Worked with Creative Services department to monitor the production process of ads from inception to insertion into the paper. Handled customer calls, entered liner ads and processed payments.

Supported and assisted VP of Field Marketing/Marketing Director. Managed requests for promotional items and donations to charitable organizations. Traveled to several Hardee’s restaurants to assist with restaurant grand openings and promotions. Handled signage, product orders and deliveries for approximately 100 restaurants.

Managed all operational aspects of course coordination for Eli Lilly and Company employees. Prepared all training materials. Traveled to different Eli Lilly sites for meeting setup and processed course evaluations and rosters of employees to ensure proper credit.