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Greater Denver Area

Informa is a leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events group.We help customers in hundreds of professional, commercial and academic communities connect and learn, and create and provide access to content and intelligence so they can work smarter and make better decisions faster.Job Responsibilities:- Support sales teams as assigned with sales admin support by processing contracts, updating appropriate systems (Salesforce and A2Z) and managing the distribution of contracts to all team members who need the details of the contract.- Work across markets and divisions to assist in the processing of multi-show contracts and common contracts (content + events).- Execute specific upsell campaigns to exhibitors who are candidates for additional products and services; Pro-actively close new sales contracts from these campaigns.- Work with show teams on new business prospecting and lead nurturing campaigns.- Manage and update sales collateral and websites.- Work with digital content sales and fulfillment on the facilitation of common contracts.- Provide timely follow up to all communications, contracts, questions and hand offs.- Understand the products and services that are being offered.- Utilizes available resources to meet client requests or resolve client issues. Understand how to get answers for clients to questions outside of my area, thus providing excellent customer service- Assist in updating and maintaining the Sponsorship Knowledge Base and other shared resources for sponsorship best practices.- Assist with fulfillment of sponsorships on assigned exhibitions and conferences.

Greater Denver Area

The New Hope Network is at the forefront of the healthy lifestyle products industry. With solutions for the complete supply chain from manufacturers, retailers/distributors, service providers and ingredient suppliers, the network offers a robust portfolio of content, events, data, research and consultative services. Through its mission to grow healthy markets, the New Hope Network helps businesses identify the people, products, partnerships and trends that create opportunities to grow businesses and bring more health to people.

Castle Rock, Co

At mywedding.com we provide engaged couples with wedding planning inspiration, useful planning tools, exceptional content from a diverse set of partners and access to the best local, national and international venues and businesses.In November 2014 mywedding.com joined the Meredith family (NYSE:MDP), the leading media and marketing company serving American women.Job Responsibilities & Skills:- Comfortable making high volume phone calls and have excellent phone presence- Organized and have a proven ability to exceed performance goals- Verbal and written communication skills- Competent in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)- Fast pace and competitive sales and team environment - Sales and marketing consultant- Advised clients to create marketing campaigns at mywedding.com, the fastest growing website in the nation- Advised clients in designing the best advertising packages for their business, marketing needs and goals- Managed a database of clients and leads- Networking, cold calling, email and promotional campaigns- Provided excellent customer service

Denver, Co

The idea behind Denver Beer Co is simple. Good beer is best enjoyed with friends, fresh air, and a bit of adventurous spirit to sharpen the palate. Our craft brewery specializes in artisan and seasonal varieties of premium ales and lagers made from the best ingredients around. Brewed with traditional methods and innovative spirit, our beer is always fresh and flavorful. At Denver Beer Co. we believe life is fun.Job Responsibilities & Skills:- Sold and booked private parties, meetings and events in the Barrel Room, Taproom and Canworks Brewery- Coordinated with caterers and outside vendors to provide food and entertainment for events- Organized and held regular “Pairing Events” at the Barrel Room such as, cheese and beer pairings, pie and beer pairings, chocolate and beer pairings, pickle and beer pairings, etc- Worked with the Denver Beer Co Bar Manager to schedule staff for events- Served as primary point of contact for Denver Beer Co for all inquiries about group space rental and reservations- Planned and executed additional public events at Denver Beer Co. including: Sun Drenched Music Festival, DBC Anniversary Party, Collaboration Celebration, Harvest Party, etc.- Promoted events via social media and other channels- Promoted event space to special interest groups (wedding planners, conventions, as well as other industries, etc.)- Worked with Visit Denver to target groups coming to town, reach out to those companies and see if they are interested in events- Attended networking events and get to know “who is who” in the event planning and event space circles of Denver- Attended conventions, events and promote the space to industry professionals- Generated increased event space bookings against quarterly goals- Co-managed a seasonal marketing intern for special promotion

Beaver Creek, Co

The Beaver Creek Resort Company is responsible for overseeing Beaver Creek's merchants, homeowners, rules and regulations, events and event marketing. The Beaver Creek Resort Company's events team produces 14 signature events per year and 112 days of activities. Additionally, the Beaver Creek Resort Company supports 17 third-party events per year.In February of 2014, I was promoted from Special Events Intern to Special Events Manager.For detailed information on my event experience with the Beaver Creek Resort Company, please visit my online event portfolio: www.danaeliseberns.weebly.com

Beaver Creek - Avon, Colorado

The Special Events Intern's purpose is to support the Event Managers in the execution of these events. The Special Events Intern will learn all facets of event planning, management, and execution.Job Responsibilities:- Assisted in the planning, set up, event execution and teardown of our on-going, weekly family activities and signature events, including Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits, Beaver Creek Rodeo Series, Beaver Creek Snowshoe Series, and Beaver Creek Food & Wine Weekend.- Developed and implemented two new Winter Family Programming Events (#FotoFriday and Beaver Creek Behind the Scenes)- Served as the main Event Manager for the 10th Annual Beaver Creek World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition- Implemented and ran "Beaver Creek Resort's Family Fun Text Alerts"- Produced weekly marketing tool - "This Week at Beaver Creek"- Increased event communication with Beaver Creek concierges, merchants, and employees by designing and producing "2013-2014 Summer and Winter Events: Quick Reference Guide"- Served as the “team leader” for the Culinary Demonstration Series and Movies Under the Stars (Summer 2013)- Assisted with the marketing and public relations for all of these events- Assisted in general office tasks as assignedThis internship provided me with outstanding event management experience and confidence. I have continued to develop the following skills:- Prioritization- Organization- Self-sufficiency- Teamwork- Leadership and Delegation- Budget Management- Detail Oriented- Problem Solving- Communication (verbal and written)- Microsoft Word, Excel, PhotoShop, InDesign, Eventbrite

Florence Area, Italy

Internship Responsibilities:-Assisted Event Planner with duties-Updated and assisted in the creation of company website-Helped develop and advance social media

Ohio University

- Head of Judiciary Board.- Responsible for changing and updating Bylaws and Constitution.-Plan and implement Risk Management Programs.-Assist Women’s Panhellenic Association President with duties.- Selected and attended American Fraternal Leadership Conference.

Westerville, Ohio

-Provide support for customers by answering questions.-Placed customer's orders over the phone.

Ohio University

-Headed chapter of 125 members and Executive Board of nine women-Used decision making skills and interpersonal skills to properly run the chapter.-Served as a liaison between chapter, Sorority National Headquarters, Ohio Universities Greek Life, student organizations, and the Ohio University community.

New Albany, Ohio

-Must protect and project the image of the brand through personal style.-Providing customer service and maintaining presentation standards.-Help organize, create, and construct the design of Gilly Hick's stores.