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Evanston, Il, Us

Creating and executing opportunities for sales and brand interaction and engagement within the distillery resulting in: sales,increased consumer loyalty, business relationships and all around success of a recognized brand. I serve as the creative director for all brand content as well as conduct daily management of our social media.Developed and coordinated a National Single Barrel Program which resulted in additional 3k+ case sales /year and solidified placements. As a founding member of a rapidly growing brand, I have many touch points that contribute to overall success of the FEW brand locally, nationally and internationally.

Fairfax, California, Us

Assist both returning and new clients with account management and questions. Represent the studio at promotional off site events Maintain presentation of studio

Assisting in the launch of a new brand of handbags & boutique in Chicago * Created foundation for brand and service selling for new brand and product line both retail and wholesale. * Front line for all sales & client interaction resulting in over 68% of company sales in first year. * Obtained published responses for PR by: Racked Chicago, Chicago Crain's, Chicago Tribune (Inside Shopper) Time Out Chicago Holiday Gift Guide "Gifts our Editors Would Love" .*Create weekly and monthly e-mail campaigns for MailChimp, average of 30% open rate, 28% above industry average. * Organized in store events with vendor partnerships with 60% profitability.* Use Shopify to maintain e-commerce website, improve front-end SEO, sales analysis.* Establish and maintain social media accounts Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Word Press, Pinterest, Yelp! to curate organic following. * Created brand ambassador program appointed and trained ambassadors, resulting in over 400% return. * Collaborating with owners on strategic buying and pricing * Daily basic retail operations * Committee Member through West Town Chamber of Commerce for Chicago's Do Division Fest

Chicago, Il, Us

Represented Chicago's first craft distillery * Conducted various tastings to promote brand awareness, product knowledge and sales. Delivered feedback to company. * Fueled business and community alignment through offering donation tastings at luxury events up to 500+ * Initiated prospective sales leads.

Chicago, Il, Us

- Daily management all front end operations for center of ~ 240 students ages 1 - 10 years old. - Strategic development of local marketing and community partnerships.- Maintain registration database, CRM systems and tuition accounts management.- Budget forecasting and planning. - Create internal and external advertisement for center programs & events. - Program quality assurance & professional development for subset of international teachers.- Curriculum Development and planning. - Cultivate integrated sales for company through streamlining internal communications.

Chicago, Il, Us

- Frontline support for team of ~ 23 international teacher and ~ 600 students (12 mths - 10 yrs old) - Point person for all team communications and center needs. - Assist Center Director with all sales, marketing and growth initiatives. - Managed all seasonal materials/ supplies inventory systems. - Professional Development Coach for subset of teachers and conduct their seasonal reviews. - Deliver center tours/ program introductory classes with focus on conversion to enrollment.- Created and presented intercultural communication and leadership workshops to teaching team.- Developed and co delivered first Arabic language studio class with translation assistance from teaching team.

New York, Ny, Us

Lead sales and customer service coaching for teams. Organized product and sales communication boards. Developed clientele to generate opportunities for future revenue.Creating special events to target newly discovered client markets.POS and Inventory Management. Team received #1 in Customer Satisfaction in the company for consecutive months.

Baltimore, Md, Us

Assisting Refugees from countries through English tutoring and home establishment.Arrange discussion groups with students and refugees. .

Elk Grove Village, Il, Us

Consulted Activities Coordinator on Summer Special Events. Developed marketing strategies to collaborate with local businesses and promote facilities. Experienced thirty percent increase from prior years in attendance at special events

Naperville, Il, Us

Tailored campus tours to prospective students. Provided input on college web page design.Specialty in transfer and international students.

Serving as the face of the department for all customer service and community relationships. Scheduling and payroll for team of 300 during peak seasonal operations. Operations and task management for the facility and programs. Review of certifications and trainings of staff for compliance with Red Cross.

Updated and monitored program enrollment using Class for Windows.Overview of Revenue and budgets for programming and provide insight to supervisors. Collaborated with staff to improve programming and tailor lessons for non traditional students including senior citizens and children with hearing/vision disabilities. Worked with NWSRA when necessary to coordinate programs for children with disabilities. Developed customer program evaluation surveys and presented results.Hiring and training of staff per requirements of Red Cross.

Assisted in the development of curriculum for infants through 1st grade.Incorporated Spanish language learning into classrooms. Built strong communicative relationships with parents.

Bachelor Of Arts, Organizational Communication; Organizational Leadership

Spanish Language And Literature