Leasing Specialist for all of Chicago

Designed and executed a beverage program that included classic and craft cocktails, a rotation of local beers and international and domestic wines. Worked closely with chef de cuisine and chef/owner to coordinate cocktails and wine tailored to the menu. Managed inventory, placed orders and kept bar cost under 18%.

Marketing and Promotions; Game Operations

Utilized the growing knowledge of authentic Italian food to provide the best possible service and experience to customers. Worked brunch, dinner, private parties and off site catering events, providing proper wine service, with knowledge of Old and New World wines. Helped create beverage cocktail lists tailored to cuisine every that changed every six months. Often handled other day-to-day managerial duties.

Part of a team that assembles print and digital publications for our clients, who target over 190 million college sports fans annually. In addition to creating these publications, I provided creative services to our properties for corporate sponsorship support, meeting and exceeding our client’s expectations.

• Football and Men's Basketball - Oversaw game-day production via on-field promotions, script production and overview, and time line execution. Coordinated with IMG staff for sponsorship fulfillment by helping to create and implement attendance-driving promotions with inclusion of creating, managing and executing digital media content strategies.• Worked with coaches in developing, managing and executing marketing and ticket sales plans for Men's and Women's Soccer, Wom- en's Volleyball, Women's Basketball and Baseball with an emphasis on increasing season, single-game and group ticket sales, social media, enhancing fan experience and the overall game presentation; spirit squads, mascot and bands liaison.• Responsible for creating and designing materials for the visual brand of the Marshall University Athletic Department across print, digital and video platforms, in addition to overseeing and managing social media outlets.• Helped senior administrators in organizing and implementing several events such as the Sweetheart Clinic, Field Trip Day, and Herd Fling; Moderator for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee

Assisted in media relations across for athletics department for assigned sports; Aided director with game day duties, including managing statistic databases, managing website content and social media accounts, writing press releases and facilitating post-game press conferences. Responsible for creating and designing materials across print, digital and video platforms.

Assisted with the development and implementation of game day promotions, including on-court/field and in-game promotions, music, and game production scripts, in addition to graphic design work for print and online media.Raised over $5,000 through contacting prospective and current donors for Cardinal Athletic Fund fundraising programs; coordinated and organized wait list and relocation requests for men’s basketball season ticket holders.

• Personal paperwork and communication with the Regional Staffing Director• Commitment to the NCA camp schedule assigned with flexibility as needed• Organize travel arrangements to and from assigned camps• Display exemplary teaching and motivational skills to not only the camp participants and coaches, but also your fellow NCA staff members and Head Instructors• Being prepared for every class, and teaching or demoing camp material at a professional level• Exemplify the qualities of a true Role Model to camp participants of all ages• Ongoing improvement of technical, teaching, and motivational skills• Yearly communication with the Regional Staffing Director for possible scheduling of Fall and Spring camps, competitions and judging opportunities

Initiated sales and marketing calls to prospective/current clients and developed advertising leads for ad sales by using print, digital and social media sources; Sold print ads in magazines, trade publications, display ads on websites and employment booths at association events.

Assisted with the development and implementation of marketing campaigns to maximize ticket revenue, promote community events and increase brand awareness for Lacrosse, Soccer, and Women's Basketball programs; Spirit Program liaison.