Darlene Rodriguez Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Millennium Park

Manages media permits (film, photo, and documentary) and coordinates logistics among park staff, clients, Chicago Film Office, and third-party vendors. Communicates park policies, procedures, and resources during logistical site visits. Plans and collect necessary documents to issue permits for activities on park property, including contracts, estimates, invoices, insurance, payments, and security deposits. Serves as on-site coordinator to ensure successful implementation of media projects.Oversees Family Fun Festival, booking talent for nine-week summer program over a period of five consequent years. Recruit, hire and supervise part-time staff for summer. Negotiates talent and partner contracts and fees. Plans floor layout, décor, furniture, and signage. Researches and purchases key items to run the program efficiently. Oversees social media outlets during the program. Directs entire event documentation process, including cost analysis, contract execution, logistics, insurance, and file reconciliation.• Served on team raising highest revenue ($900,000) in 2016.• Conducted extensive research on family public programs, entertaining 155,000 people in one summer through 62 daily performances, nine weekly partners, and surprise events.• Managed budget while staying well under budget parameters.• Corresponded with management teams to run efficient public park, including private events, Family Fun Festival, and media projects.• Oversaw scheduling and database system, using events management software.• Administered accounting information and develop financial reports.• Delivered excellent customer service and interfaced extensively with the general public.

201 E. Randolph St.

Managed media permits (film, photo, and documentary) and coordinated logistics among park staff, clients, Chicago Film Office, and third-party vendors. Communicated park policies, procedures, and resources during logistical site visits. Planned and collect necessary documents to issue permits for activities on park property, including contracts, estimates, invoices, payments, insurance, and security deposits. Served as on-site coordinator to ensure successful implementation of media projects.Directed entire event documentation process, including cost analysis, contract execution, logistics, insurance, and file reconciliation.• Served on a team of 3 raising highest revenue ($900,000) in 2016.• Managed budget while staying well under budget parameters.• Corresponded with management teams to run efficient public park, including private events, and media projects.• Oversaw scheduling and database system, using events management software.• Administered accounting information and developed financial reports.• Delivered excellent customer service and interfaced extensively with general public.

Chicago, Il

Hired, trained, and managed personnel. Collaborated with marketing department to develop marketing tools such as banners, signage, and displays for merchandising and demonstration representative. Performed administrative tasks including weekly payroll, scheduling, and inventory control (product and equipment). Conducted bilingual meetings to cover product knowledge, problem solving solutions, sales results, and to discuss new ideas.• Supervised and shaped vital bilingual group of 25 to drive sales and increase product awareness. • Coordinated site locations for presentations of product display and sampling that required critical planning between a business owner and staff.• Organized and coordinated special event demonstrations using Spanish broadcasting to promote brand. • Established rapport with store managers in Midwest region ensuring mutually beneficial relationship. • Problem-solved situations arising during supervised visits and ongoing demonstration with a quick resolution.

B.A, Fashion Design & Merchandising Management

General Studies