Jillian Rago Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

New York, New York

FoodBytes! is Rabobank’s global innovation platform for forward-thinking food & ag players looking to build more sustainable food systems.As Program Manager I ensure the FoodBytes! Promise of connection and thought-leadership is brought to life.Program production (virtual webinars, roundtable, panels)Content MarketingWebsite maintenance Newsletter strategy and management Skilled in: Wordpress, CVENT, Swapcard, Adobe Suite

Greater New York City Area

Consulting with hospitality clients to ideate and execute concepts, including (but not limited to):* Trend Reporting* Immersion and Research * Data Analysis * Strategic Recommendations* Concept Ideation* Brand Messaging* Brand / Concept BookIn addition to:* Client Management * Project Management * Internal Systems Maintenance

San Francisco

Lisa Nourse Public Relations + Strategy is a creative studio with a focus on the hospitality industry. We work hard for our clients, and we have fun doing it.* Growing the LNPR client roster and managing accounts* Building + executing creative campaigns, including press outreach, event management, social media branding* Curating strategic partnerships for clients to cross-promote with likeminded brands and gain exposure* Consistently writing stories, angles, and ideas to pitch relevant media outlets * Art directing all client photo shoots for use in web, social, and press outlets* Copywriting for all brand channels (social media, blog posts, website copy)* Writing proposals, client agendas, and recap reports* Content creation using InDesign, Photoshop (digital ads, miscellaneous collateral)* Project managing outside vendors and interns

San Francisco

* Writing, project managing, and executing all in book (magazine) promotions: About Town, Agenda, Special Profiles, etc.* Coordinate all digital marketing and social networking, as well as booking added value for clients (i.e. photographers, event deliveries, and event promotion)* Write and project manage all sales collateral, including sell sheets, media sheets, sponsorship decks, and recaps* Assist Director of Marketing with national ad proposals and recaps* Event coordination, onsite execution, and recap* Manage seasonal interns (hiring, project management, event coordination, etc.)* Coordinate with editors for Annual Charity Datebook insertion (every March)Special Focus on California Brides:* Manage/coordinate marketing and PR efforts for CA Brides* Manage all California Brides Collateral for events, special sections strategic collaborations, mailing, etc.* Manage CA Brides signature events, as well as the magazine's participation in major advertiser events * Design and produce marketing and event collateral* Manage all incoming event photos to post on website

San Francisco Bay Area

* Drive sales within department stores carrying Marc Jacobs Collection handbags* Liaising between department store managers, sales associates, and retail merchandising team at Marc Jacobs Intl. to communicate customer feedback/issues, analyze regional sales trends, and exceed sales goals* Educate sales associates on current MJ collections to ensure on-floor knowledge* Execute custom events for various department stores in order to promote brand awareness, highlight new product, and engage customers

* Plan and execute large scale events (over 100k fundraiser) working with 50 restaurants, 20 wineries and 5 different musical guests, as well as organizing a Silent Auction that raised over 50K for Family House, a non-profit.* Build relationships with concierge, restaurant and winery owners, and company representatives to ensure future collaborations and business possibilities* Work with Senior Brand Development Manager and Marketing Manager as a strong and efficient team in client outreach, promotion of the magazine and new business strategies, as well as putting together advertising proposals and media kits* Promote San Francisco magazine and any sponsored events through multiple social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram* Gained invaluable experience working with a variety of people who taught me how to approach marketing through multiple perspectives (i.e. client perspective, brand, consumer)

Ba, Communications

Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi,

Graduate, Io Psychology

Study Abroad, Art