Izzy Nelson Email & Phone Number

Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Lawrence, Kansas, United States

- KU student representing the university to visiting guests and future Jayhawks- Give walking tours of campus- Being the student voice on special event discussion panels

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

- Spearheaded the organization and execution of the Prairie Burger Battle, optimizing event materials and operations for efficiency- Managed sponsor relationships, overseeing budget negotiations and securing valuable partnerships to enhance event success- Collaborated with publishers, advertisers, and media outlets, including landing a high-visibility kitchen segment on WCCO-TV- Successfully recruited 10 top-tier restaurants for participation, while refining sales strategies and negotiation skills- Led Grow MN visits, coordinating schedules, mastering time management, and researching industry trends to provide valuable insights

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

- Sole intern responsible for managing the Eatin' Prairie Burger Battle, showcasing strong skills in marketing, networking, communication, negotiation, and critical thinking- Collaborated with a sponsor to establish and maintain clear project expectations and co-authored a comprehensive budget proposal- Utilized Canva to design a professional promo kit, supplying restaurants with essential marketing and advertising materials- Successfully pitched the event to over 25 restaurants, demonstrating persuasive communication and networking abilities- Worked closely with event managers to ensure seamless execution by providing them with detailed event specifications and updates- Formulated an effective advertising plan and produced compelling promotional graphics to maximize event visibility and engagement

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

- Future Leader Student Member- Network, interact, and collaborate with chamber members- Attend networking events (i.e. Business@Breakfast & Twins Cities Young Professionals Summit) and committee meetings (i.e. women's committee)- Volunteer at service events- Collaborate with a mentor

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

- Partnered with the MN Chamber of Commerce working on the Grow Minnesota! economic initiative- Reached out to local businesses within the Eden Prairie community to set up Grow MN Visits- Scheduled 10 visits with businesses varying in size and industry- Facilitated meetings along with the President of the Chamber and provided follow-up assistance for businesses- Presented analysis and report for EPC members at Business@Breakfast event

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

- Manager and head lifeguard for three years- Led, supported, and communicated with my team in a positive manner - Scheduled and trained employees - Delegated responsibilities, organized meetings, and planned events - Developed efficient decision-making and problem-solving skills

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

- Provided front desk registration duties in an approachable manner by greeting customers, verifying membership, answering questions, and managing payments- Responsible for cash drawer handling both cash & credit transaction- Communicated with patrons occasionally using my language skills for translating

Bachelor'S Degree, International Business & Supply Chain Management

Minor in Spanish

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Lacrosse Captain, French Club Officer, JV Tennis, Eden Prairie Chamber Future Leader Intern