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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

At ONE Street, I had the opportunity to execute closings for both residential and commercial assets, while gaining exposure and insight into the development realm.On the commercial side, I advised on two multifamily development projects from entitlement through lease-up, including one modular property. I attended ANC and BZA meetings and helped to manage consultants, while simultaneously leasing the properties.The residential sector allowed me to manage multiple clients at the same time, as I generated and curated business through networking and company leads. On my clients' behalf, I facilitated the closing process from negotiation through settlement, and collaborated with real estate partners in order to achieve smooth transactions.

Greater Chicago Area

Served as the Production Coordinator and helped flawlessly execute and facilitate a corporate conference for over 5,000 attendees. Coordinated event logistics as well as managed room blocks with 7 local hotels.Successfully managed vendor relationships and budgets while serving as the liaison between vendors and the client.

Greater Chicago Area

Assisted with the design, production and management for over 200 local and national events per year including weddings, corporate, and social functions.Acted as the primary interface between in house production departments, event consultants, venues and vendors to insure flawless design direction and organization of each event. Designed vision boards for vision to clients and colleagues.Supervised teams for day of set-up.Proficient in IntelliEvent Software service.

Rockville, Md

Provisions Catering is a full service catering company that has been serving the Maryland, Virginia, and DC area since 2000. As an event manager, I collaborated with rental companies and meet with clients to complete their visions from start to finish. I also oversaw events to ensure productivity and administrated staff roles. As an account executive, I built proposals for potential clients including menus, floor plans, timelines, linens, rentals, and more.

Columbus, Oh

As an event intern, I researched local competitors in order to be up to date in the wedding world, provided assistance with weddings including set up, catering, and guest concerns, and also managed social media and client websites as well as assisted with daily office tasks.

Columbus, Oh

MCEC is a cohort at Ohio State that consists of 10 members who plan the major events on campus such as the Student Involvement Fairs, Homecoming Parade and more. Each event has one student to lead and organize the function with assigned committees. For 2011-2012 school year, I had planned Buckeye Showcase: Ohio State's Student Talent Competition, which showcased in February 2012. In October of 2012 I had the pleasure to plan the 100th celebration of the Homecoming Parade at Ohio State. I held the title of Director of Logistics, rallying in just over 4,000 people. I coordinated all participants’ registration, and day-of schedules.

Columbus, Oh

Served as the lead event planner for our annual Red Dress Gala in 2013, with over 400 people in attendance. Raised $8,000 for women’s heart health through ticket sales and silent auction items.

Columbus, Oh

This position allowed me to plan each and every event for Alpha Phi. From themed gatherings to formals, I worked with venues, catering and transportation services. I have also been on the committees for our annual Red Dress Gala, Holiday Soireé, and served as the head planner for recruitment rounds for 2 years.

Washington, Dc

BrandLink Communications produces events ranging from VIP gatherings to large-scale launches. As an intern at the Washington, D.C. branch, I assisted with every day office tasks including compiling invitation lists, media lists, press books, and developed and executed event concepts as well as contributed to onsite event implementation. I also facilitated social media management for clients.

Columbus, Oh

At the Blackwell, I worked as an intern in the sales and catering department. From this experience, I got a sense of what the back of the house is like, and became familiar with the sales side of the hospitality industry. This experience taught me the importance of human relations and effective communication between the employee and the customer.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

DARCARS has a large chain of car dealerships in the Maryland/DC area. During the summer of 2010, I assisted in the planning of their annual Bobby Mitchell Hall of Fame Golf Classic, a fundraiser for the Leukemia Lymphoma society with Hall of Famers from all over the country. DARCARS successfully raised over $200,000 for the foundation that night.

Master'S Degree, Real Estate

Georgetown’s Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate prepares students with the foundational skills and industry insights needed.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Management

Activities and Societies: Alpha PhiI recently received my Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management while successfully completing.

Spanish

Completed 15 credit hours of Spanish classes at La Fundación in Toledo, Spain in order to complete my Spanish minor and immerse.