Guitarist for Sincere Engineer, a Chicago-based rock band on Hopeless Records.

Oversee the multi-channel branding and communications of Garrett Popcorn Shops and Frango Chocolate:- Manage communication between internal marketing team and agency- Manage communication between internal marketing and creative teams- Manage, execute, and oversee marketing initiatives with partners- Concept and organize on-site activations and events- Marketing, Promotion, and Content calendar managementManage B2C and B2B marketing emails for Garrett Popcorn Shops and Frango Chocolate:- Plan/Manage/Execute email calendars for both brands- Write copy for all email communications- Oversee email content creation- Use Google Analytics and analytics provided by ESP (MailChimp) to use results to plan and execute future campaigns- Manage initiatives to grow the email list for both brands

Operate/manage/write for the company’s social media accounts (Garrett Popcorn Shops and Frango Chocolates):- Community Management for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Yelp, Yotpo- Responsible for both post/content creation and fostering conversation with followers and partners- Analyze data for all social channels with Google Analytics, on-platform analytics, and third-party tools to use results to target future content and improve engagement- Create/monitor paid advertising campaigns on social media platforms- Write and plan social media calendarsManage marketing emails for Garrett Popcorn Shops and Frango Chocolate:- Plan/Manage/Execute email calendars for both brands- Write copy for all email communications- Oversee email content creation- Use Google Analytics and analytics provided by ESP (MailChimp) to use results to plan and execute future campaigns- Manage initiatives to grow the email list for both brands

Operated/managed/wrote for the company’s social media accounts:- Threadless Twitter (@threadless)- Threadless Tumblr (threadlessrules.com)- Created Facebook content on occasion- Responsible for both post/content creation and fostering conversation with Threadless followers and partners- Analyzed data for all social channels and used results to target future content and improve engagement- Created/monitored paid advertising campaigns on Facebook and Twitter- Wrote detailed social media marketing plans for partnered contests and product launches for companies such as Disney, McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Nickelodeon, Marvel, and moreManaged relationships with press:- Crafted press releases for product launches and general news- Point of contact for Threadless' 3rd party PR services- General press outreach and inquiry responses- Set up interviews between Threadless executives and appropriate media- Worked on developing PR campaigns with partners and their marketing agencies- Developed and managed partnered contests/giveaways between Threadless and niche blogs/websitesOther marketing responsibilities:- Supplied/cleared wardrobe for television and film- Helped evolve and maintain the Threadless brand voice- Tagged thousands of products for .com search- Wrote SEO-conscious copy for product collections on .com- Wrote subject lines for company newsletter sent to over 2 million subscribers

Student worker for an academic advisor in Honors Department- Organized student records and files- Set up appointments- Maintained office when advisor was not present

Promotions department as part of a summer internship program- Contributed to major events such as B96 Summer Bash Concert, on-site radio personality appearances, and remote events at Navy Pier, Six Flags Great America, and other locations- In-office work included contacting ticket winners by phone and email, as well as mailing tickets and redemption forms- On-site work included audio equipment setup and prize distribution

Worked up from cashier, to garnish and salads (at various locations) before finally becoming a line cook at one of the busiest Noodles & Company restaurants in Illinois (Michigan Avenue, Chicago).