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Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

- Lead a team to provide high quality food and beverages for events, staff and visitors of Dairy Farmers of America Headquarters.- Assign duties, responsibilities and work stations to employees in accordance with event requirements.- Ensure that all food and beverage items are presented and served correctly, adhering to company standards.- Ensure that communication is constantly maintained between the event management team and the catering staff during throughout the event.- Manage catering supplies and equipment.- Assist with event set-up according to client's requests.- Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure all the customer's needs were met.- Collaborate with the event coordinators to help plan events, go over menu ideas and run through logistics like timelines, room set-up, etc.- Cater to various needs of the event attendees in a pleasant and efficient manner.

- Create and post original content to different social media platforms.- Promote brand.- Create ads to help generate sales and promote brand awareness.- Analyze social media analytics to determine overall success of ad campaigns and show the return on investment.- Back end website with SEO keywords to help with google search results.- Edit website.

- Prepared editorial calendars with strategic, organic content. - Curated digital artwork for social media and advertisements. - Created digital ads for social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. - Wrote press releases.- Pitched media outlets, both nationally and locally to secure media coverage for clients. - Schedule and create social media content including blogs, for Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and more. - Engaged with top influencers in the Industry for clients through Facebook and LinkedIn.

Kansas Memorial Unions

- Serve as a building manager for the Kansas Union.- Prepare rooms for events.- Assist in the Administration Office of the Kansas Union.- Accommodate guests' needs.- Provide reservations for campus organizations.- Provide information to guests and visitors.

Lawrence, Kansas Area

- Provide guests with a pleasing experience.- Greet guests when they arrive.- Memorize menu.- Be aware of guest needs and answer all guests' questions.

University Of Kansas

• Serve as chair to a board of students, faculty, alumni and directors to make decisions regarding the Kansas and Burge Union operations and dining facilities across campus.• Approve and initiate funding for projects like renovations or expansions.• Established the Union Planning steering committee to create a master plan for a Kansas Union renovation and to explore options for the Burge Union.

University Of Kansas

• Develop fundraising efforts for endowment and scholarships with a capital campaign goal of $10,000• Directly peer advise two of eight committees, Cultural Programming and Special Events, on upcoming events, budget, volunteer management and promotional strategy.• Coordinate an alumni relations program involving receptions, events, digital communication and semesterly newsletters.

- Serve as one of the executive officers for Student Union Activities, one of the largest student-led organizations with more than 120 members.- Provide communication and promotional support for upcoming events and the organization as a whole.- Update and maintain Student Union Activities' website and social media pages.- Advise two of nine committees on event planning and programming; Communications and Live Music.- Helped advertise and plan two sold-out concerts; Haim and Chance the Rapper.- Serve as a member of the Memorial Corporation Board.- Provide information to guests and visitors.

- Served as coordinator of the Films and Media committee.- Planned campus wide events including the Campus Movie Series, KU's Got Talent, Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Buried Life.- Led a committee of 13 members through planning and organizing upcoming events.

- Worked every station of the restaurant including kitchen, drive-thru, custard and register.- Memorized menu.- Greeted and welcomed guests.- Trained new members on different stations. - Gave tasks during shifts.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Journalism

Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Mount Oread Scholars, The Big Event, Student Union Activities, Board.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Yearbook, Broadcasting, National Honor Society