Karrie Teel Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tensof millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resourcesthey say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewidefood bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovativesolutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation thatimproves food security and work to address factors that… Show more Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tensof millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resourcesthey say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewidefood bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovativesolutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation thatimproves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such ashealth, cost of living and employment.We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, andsupporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago, Il

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION-Managed Scholarship Program and applicant selection process, oversaw Scholarship Committee -Enhanced Scholarship Program promotions, doubled number of scholarship applicants, grew named scholarship donations by 127% -Enhanced scholar recipient benefits including offering networking opportunities and job referrals -Planned, promoted, and coordinated all logistics for annual fundraising event and educational seminars/webinars -Ran biannual Board of… Show more EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION-Managed Scholarship Program and applicant selection process, oversaw Scholarship Committee -Enhanced Scholarship Program promotions, doubled number of scholarship applicants, grew named scholarship donations by 127% -Enhanced scholar recipient benefits including offering networking opportunities and job referrals -Planned, promoted, and coordinated all logistics for annual fundraising event and educational seminars/webinars -Ran biannual Board of Directors meetings, oversaw fundraising initiatives and resource development -Prepared and monitored annual Foundation budget, exceeded budgeted net operating and total revenue for six consecutive years, grew total net revenue by 493% from 2013 to 2018 -Organized and executed annual online auction, increased revenue from 2012 to 2018 by 1,009% INTERNSHIP PROGRAM-Established and managed high-quality undergraduate internship program, created job descriptions and posts, reviewed hundreds of applications and interviewed and selected interns quarterly, managed school faculty relationships -Trained, supervised, and mentored rotation of Marketing & Events Interns (16 interns total) MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS-Created company Facebook (@illinoishotels), Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube pages, generated and managed all social content and strategy including relevant industry articles, event and program promotions, and member accolades-Created content for and designed email campaigns, biweekly newsletters, collateral, and event registration pages -Created new member website, designed navigation and layout, created and updated content for all webpages -Updated membership and partner benefit packages and created event sponsorship packages-Worked with public relations team in developing marketing strategies, targeted pitches, press releases and media alerts and completing creative and graphic design projects Show less

Chicago, Il

EVENTS & MANAGEMENT -Managed, organized, & promoted events including Arbor Day Tree Planting, poker tournament fundraiser, 2 Green Tie Ball Preview Parties, & Green Tie Ball, one of Chicago’s largest black-tie fundraising galas with 2012 numbers at: 2800 attendees, 150 volunteers, 90 contributors including 40 sponsors-Communicated event details & finalized plans with sponsors, vendors, co-chairs, production team, restaurant producer, PR agency, auction coordinator, volunteer… Show more EVENTS & MANAGEMENT -Managed, organized, & promoted events including Arbor Day Tree Planting, poker tournament fundraiser, 2 Green Tie Ball Preview Parties, & Green Tie Ball, one of Chicago’s largest black-tie fundraising galas with 2012 numbers at: 2800 attendees, 150 volunteers, 90 contributors including 40 sponsors-Communicated event details & finalized plans with sponsors, vendors, co-chairs, production team, restaurant producer, PR agency, auction coordinator, volunteer coordinator, Board of Directors, entertainers, photographers-Managed Green Tie Ball event budget with 2012 revenue at $450K & increases from 2011 to 2012 of: Ticket sales: 11%, Silent auction: 19%, Sponsorships: 31%, Overall revenue: 22% -Oversaw & communicated directives & goals to 50 member Associate Board -Recruited, managed, & delegated tasks to 25 member Green Tie Ball Committee, conducted meetings, updated committee structure for 2013 to optimize productivity -Trained & managed rotation of Events & Marketing Interns (4 cycles, 7 interns total)-Assisted with onsite event management: Communicated with production team, volunteers, security, celebrity talent manager-Handled post-event wrap up, analyzed feedback surveys, determined strategies for improvement -Created in-depth event task lists & revamped organization system for present & future event documentationMARKETING -Coordinated with Associate Board Social Media Committee to create annual social media strategy for Facebook, Twitter, & blog, directed event promotion campaigns, maintained Constant Contact database-Orchestrated website overhaul, created outline of redesigns and content revisions, made updates via WordPress -Created event sponsorship packages & ensured sponsor exposure fulfillment -Compiled creative briefs for Marketing Designer to create event invitations, ads, program books, signage-Created email campaigns, newsletters, registration webpages, sales scripts, email templates & edited sales materials Show less

Chicago Sales Office, Corporate Sales Team

-Communicated all event details and requests to the operations team: Order of events, floor charts, menus, entertainment-Negotiated contracts with corporate clients planning upscale business events for up to 400+ guests, sold $680K in dining cruises -Conducted successful sales calls: Established rapport with clients, gathered information and needs, gave descriptive product highlights, negotiated pricing, handled objections, used effective closing techniques-Attended networking… Show more -Communicated all event details and requests to the operations team: Order of events, floor charts, menus, entertainment-Negotiated contracts with corporate clients planning upscale business events for up to 400+ guests, sold $680K in dining cruises -Conducted successful sales calls: Established rapport with clients, gathered information and needs, gave descriptive product highlights, negotiated pricing, handled objections, used effective closing techniques-Attended networking events and tradeshows and held one-on-one meetings with potential clients to establish relationships and generate new business Show less

Chicago Sales Office, Social/Civic Sales Team

-Planned weddings with up to 720 guests and communicated all ceremony and reception details -Achieved 130% of 2010 annual sales goal, sold $1.1 million in dining cruises, was second of 54 sales reps to reach 110% -Effectively multi-tasked between daily inbound/outbound sales calls, sending proposals and contracts, collecting payments, and managing up to 25 events per week during peak season

Corporate Office

-Planned employee events: Researched venues, communicated details, planned menus, games, schedules, and transportation -Prepared materials and took meeting minutes for employee program, wrote creative descriptions of program award winners-Created blueprint for employee program homepage with content and designs for multiple webpages -Conducted training session for newly hired salaried employees -Booked company-wide travel including flight, hotel, and car rental for 6 corporate… Show more -Planned employee events: Researched venues, communicated details, planned menus, games, schedules, and transportation -Prepared materials and took meeting minutes for employee program, wrote creative descriptions of program award winners-Created blueprint for employee program homepage with content and designs for multiple webpages -Conducted training session for newly hired salaried employees -Booked company-wide travel including flight, hotel, and car rental for 6 corporate departments and 7 city offices Show less

Chicago, Il

-Provided customer service and prioritized daily store operations -Analyzed department management, inventory management, and profit margins

Ba, Business Management, Entrepreneurship

Activities and Societies: Homecoming Executive Council Parade Director, Dance Marathon Morale Captain, I-Envision Entrepreneurship Club

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