Co-Founder of Chicago Branch of Sethmar Transportation. Contributed to company growth from 35 to over 100 employees, achieving $100 million in sales ahead of projections. Sole female sales manager among my tenure with the company.

Oversaw end-to-end construction, design, and launch of a new suburban event space in Chicago. Managed all facets of building operations, including hiring, scheduling, purchasing, and maintenance. Orchestrated a successful Grand Opening event hosting 500 attendees.

Led sales efforts, event planning, and execution while driving brand development through networking and social media marketing.Negotiated cost-saving contracts, fostering strong partnerships within the community and yielding thousands in free advertising. Spearheaded successful marketing campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, The Knot, Wedding Wire, and Party Slate, resulting in significant follower growth, interactions, and prospect engagement.

Managed 15 key accounts, while also prospecting new leads and implementing action plans for clients and prospects. Provided training and coaching for new team members.

Managed full-service event management, negotiating savings exceeding $1,000,000 on hotel, food, and transportation expenses for various corporations nationally and internationally. Designed and executed comprehensive marketing campaigns, including mail and online efforts, and created various event materials such as logos, program booklets, and PowerPoint presentations.

Senior planner for events hosting 45-500 attendees for prestigious clients including AstraZeneca, Daiichi Sankyo, NTI, and Phenomix. Organized studies in various international locations such as China, Argentina, Russia, and more, as well as across major U.S. cities. Handled all aspects of event management including per-conference planning, venue selection, contract negotiation, travel arrangements, on-site management, A/V production, budget planning, and post-production reconciliations.

o Worked with campaign and special gifts directors to reach $50 million campaign goal. o Created and tracked systems for campaign programs and activities relating to donors, volunteers and prospects; maintained campaign-reporting materials. o Planned Campaign Leadership Committee meetings and provided appropriate marketing materials. o Designed marketing presentations and materials for board solicitations for multi-million dollar prospects.• Assisted Manager of Donor Relations and Special Projects on the planning and execution of various special events including: donor luncheons, facility tours, press conferences, and special events.

o Planning committee for Chicago Architectural Annual Gala, a black-tie event with over 800 attendees.o Worked with board members and contributors on silent auction; promoted fund raising ideas to raise money for education programs.o Assisted in development and production of the first annual “Patron of the Year Award.” o Primary customer service contact for over 8,000 members of the Chicago Architectural Foundation.

o Worked for six sales managers in an executive support role and meeting scheduler.o Maintained correspondence for sales managers to effectuate good customer relations. o Liaison between executive sales associates, sales managers, staff and customers.o Worked on the planning committee for the annual Partners retreat, management meetings, and staff Christmas Party.o Designed research project for an overseas Home and Housewares Company looking to market their product in a competitive United States Market. Designed new product information pamphlets and enhanced distribution networks.o Implemented mailing survey in order to better the relationship between in-store service providers and upper-level management.o Worked effectively with customers on various product lines, providing them with information and creative problem solving techniques.