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Detroit, Michigan, Us

Purpose-Driven Leadership Community and Training Organization• Leveraging 6+ years community involvement to strengthen relationships, advance membership, modernize engagement, and improve funding for hybrid non-profit/low-profit entity that prioritizes mission and social purpose• Improving strategic partnerships with SMBs that invest revenue and resources for employee development efforts• Advocating for people-first leadership training and organizational development strategies

Supporting my husband's mobile catering business that serves the Chagrin Valley with clam bakes, seafood boils, and bartending.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Design and Packaging Studio for Challenger CPG Brands• Advanced sales and operational efficiency from five years of revenue loss to 11 consecutive months of profitability resulting in pay raises, implementation of profit-sharing bonus program, and 100% staff retention• Instituted employee recognition program resulting in annual average of 59 recognition submissions per FTE • Created a robust organization development plan with personalized growth plans that include weekly coaching• Led change management and fostered a healthy remote studio environment developing healthy culture and exponential growth in employee engagement and satisfaction.

Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Us

Manufacturer of Custom Branded Workwear for Outdoor Industries• Developer and champion of company’s vision, mission, and core values, employee recognition program, culture committees, and internal communications and events earning four consecutive “Top Workplace” awards• Chartered and coached experiential learning program, and hired and managed cohorts of up to 7 interns each semester, building bench-strength and growing department capacity and new service offerings • Implemented company-wide team member development program, from recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and leadership team coaching • Boosted sales with development of employee recognition programs, partnering with clients to create custom new hire onboarding uniform and swag kits, employee retention programs, and co-branded promotional campaigns

Kent, Ohio, Us

“Advertising Writing and Storytelling” Educator for 18-20 Undergraduate Students per semester• Supported students adapting from classroom to virtual-synchronous learning during Covid, earning exemplary student evaluations and Rate My Professor ratings, and lesson plans and grading schema adopted college-wide

Valley View, Ohio, Us

JBK Group dba Event Source and dba Panache Events in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Florida• Owned acquisition rebranding efforts to elevate reputation with clients and stakeholders while improving employee relations and managing change during HQ facility expansion, addition of fourth showroom location, and acquisition of second company, achieving 85% employee engagement across two brands and six locations

Chagrin Falls, Oh, Us

BAC Distributing Inc dba Naturepedic, Naturepedic Organic Mattress Galleries, and Lullaby Earth Crib Mattresses • Established solid foundation for a successful omni-channel retail marketing by recruiting, training and developing internal team, and unifying messaging with independent sales reps, retailers, distributors, internal sales and customer service reps

As an entrepreneurial event coordinator, I have built a successful business through a combination of word-of-mouth, personal relationships, content marketing, and social media. My accomplishments include:Providing expert consultation to clients on event planning, vendor hiring, budgeting, and timeline development, ensuring successful outcomes for each event.Delivering exceptional project management and event direction services to multiple client-hired vendors, ensuring seamless collaboration and flawless execution.Successfully planned and coordinated high-profile events with budgets exceeding $1 million, over 500 guests, and over 30 vendors, earning recognition for outstanding performance.Outperforming local competitors in overall wedding bookings, positive online reviews, and award recognition, earning a reputation as a top-tier event coordinator.Achieving significant business growth, doubling profits annually while maintaining an average of 30 events per year and personally coordinating 65%.Mentoring six subcontractors, providing training and scheduling to ensure exceptional event coordination and service.

Successfully organized and executed annual communication plans for the agency's largest client, managing a budget of $1 million in annual spend.Delivered exceptional account service to a diverse range of B2B clients, including FMC Professional Solutions, Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Ohio KePRO, Summa Health System, and Syngenta.

Lakewood, Oh, Us

Successfully led consumer marketing campaigns for twelve retail clients, collaborating with agency staff and external vendors to achieve outstanding results.Conducted extensive research on client satisfaction for cooperative marketing campaigns at franchise accounts, ensuring maximum ROI and delivering optimal results.Demonstrated exceptional talent and drive, leading to a rapid promotion to assist with new business development and manage the workload of an AE on extended leave.Delivered exceptional account service to a diverse range of B2C clients, including Cleveland's Original Harley Davidson Sales Company, Alvin's Jewelers, Sleep Source, A Shade Better, Otero Signature Homes, Myers University, Discount Drug Mart, Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Ziegler Tire, Commonwealth Lumber, Lakewood Public Library, Century Bank, Airport Fast Park, ONOSYS, and Fashion Floors.

Kent, Oh, Us

Achieved unprecedented growth by securing the highest number of new clients in the history of the Daily Kent Stater sales team, resulting in a 25% increase in annual sales.Led the media sales team as Sales Manager at Burr Magazine, surpassing all previous sales records and achieving the highest sales earnings to date.Received multiple accolades, including the "Best New Sales Rep" award and "Most Valuable Sales Rep" award for three consecutive sales periods.