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Spring Hill, Ks, Us

Spring Hill, Ks, Us

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

• Create and maintain database for event and survey data in Excel• Maintain, organize and segment customer contact data in Constant Contact• Generate webpages for new projects and perform regular webpage edits• Design, edit, upload and organize images for digital and print content• Ensure marketing copy for emails, webpage and print is updated and accurate• Write and publish content for print, web and social media• Coordinate details of 20+ trainings held across the country annually• Edit and format proposals and presentations according to brand standards

Wichita, Ks

• Increased event attendance by segmenting customer data and implementing marketing schedules• Amplified sponsor marketing strategies that doubled sponsorship funds for client’s annual conference• Coordinated event logistics for 30+ trainings and conferences annually, as well as provided on-site event management • Recorded and organized event attendance and survey data in Excel

Wichita, Kansas Area

Communicate and problem-solve with a diverse variety of students on a daily basisAnswer and direct questions about the WSU graduate school with a service-oriented attitudeHandle confidential information such as transcripts, test scores and admission lettersTend cash and credit transactions in person and via telephone

Wichita, Kansas Area

• Interpreted and analyzed more than 50 qualitative surveys and interviews for key content, themes and patterns that guided the strategic planning steering committee to create a new University mission, vision and value set• Compiled findings into a 30-page artifact documenting the methods and findings of the strategic planning market research initiative• Gained extensive knowledge on gathering consumer insight and experience through market research and strategic planning

Wichita, Kansas Area

Utilized chocolate molding techniques to create a variety of all-natural truffles, bars and noveltiesWorked in a high-stress environment, with strict deadlines and extreme attention-to-detailTime-managed and delegated tasks to ensure maximum productivity and timely production proceduresTaught chocolate molding techniques to students and set-up for events like wine tastings and chocolate classes

• Coordinated event logistics for a Fortune 100 company while gaining exceptional brand management skills• Managed day-of event coordination and problem-solving for Disney’s business professional development training series• Awarded the “Guest FANatic Award” for providing outstanding guest service• Took away powerful lessons on Disney’s approach to brand loyalty and leadership excellence

Balanced and executed multiple cake orders with quick deadlines, attention-to-detail and minimal directionAddressed operational problems and respond to customer conflict effectivelyLead, supervised and motivated a team of 15 employees

• Oversaw hospitality needs for guests including food and beverage• Accommodated guest dietary requests and needs• Socialized with guests with a friendly and welcoming demeanor

• Completed detailed event design tasks while working closely in a team• Promoted services face-to-face with potential clients at tradeshows• Directed vendors and key stakeholders to ensure timelines and details were correctly completed

Orlando, Florida Area

Maintained character integrity and Disney standards of service excellenceHandled multiple tasks in fast-pace, high-stress, physically demanding environmentsPerformed improvisational interactions for guest entertainment in Disney parks and resorts

Valley Center, Kansas

Produced photo and video slideshows and montages utilizing iMovie softwareMet with venue managers and clients to discuss order details, receipts and contractsFilmed and edited events using multiple video cameras and microphones

Wichita, Kansas Area

• Wrote press releases and handle media effectively• Interviewed and wrote copy for feature stories and assisted with special event coordination and press conferences• Administered daily press release mailings to local media outlets• Designed graphic layouts utilizing Adobe InDesign for university’s internal publication, InsideWSU

Planned and coordinated logistics of moving the traveling "Walk A Mile" exhibitSpoke at meetings with various event coordinators and Youthville managers such as Youthville Grant Development Manager, Nancy WiebeDeveloped time lines and provided assistance moving the exhibit to the KS State Capital

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Activities and Societies: Mortar Board National Honor Society

Bachelor Of Liberal Arts, Magna Cum Laude, Strategic Communication, Entrepreneurship, Gpa 3.8

Activities and Societies: Mortar Board National Honor Society, Vice President, 2009-2010GPA within Major: 4.0 Outstanding Strategic.