Liz Joy Email and Phone Number

Currently under construction and hope to be scooping in Spring 2023!

Execute and oversee all aspects of the bi-annual International Garment Fair including contract negotiation, budget management and creative event design for up to 70 vendor parties and 200 Kohl’s associatesBuild, handle and maintain strong relationships with the Garment Fair venue location and logistic providersProvide executive level support to a team of six Product Development Management members and their teams of over 120 associates with a demonstrated ability to improvise, prioritize tasks and meet demanding deadlines

Utilize and develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills to resolve issues within a complex process of tracking and distribution of up to 300 company assets Partner with internal segment leads to develop bike strategy at events and order department fleetEvaluate and incorporate continuous improvement strategies focusing on event staffing, vehicle management and transportation while collaborating with internal resources, segment leads, and various outside event stakeholders

Designed flyers, signage and promotional materials for the 25th and 26th Annual Rally and Pony Express Touring RideActed as liaison with CVB to track hotel pickup, attendance, and economic impactCreated and managed budget invoices for all H.O.G. eventsResearched venues and locations for events, specifically looking at weather, hotels, convention centers, noise ordinances, etc.Coordinated site inspections including staff hotel selection and travel accommodations

Accepted from a field of 100 into a competitive semester-long program to travel to Arizona to assist the Host CommitteeConducted field research for the official Super Bowl XLII Economic Impact Study to determine the event's effect on the State of Arizona (results of $500.6 million)Interviewed national and international media to gather data for the first-of-its-kind Media Impact StudyWorked at a variety of events, including the Arizona Senora Bowl II, Big Ticket Gala, and NFL Experience

Coordinated external resources, primarily with local morning show, The Morning Blend, to promote current articlesCollaborated with team to plan and facilitate a range of events including KIDSfest, Working Mothers Luncheon, Dr. Charles Fay book promotion and othersImplemented attendee surveys and analyzed data to evaluate success and incorporate learnings into future eventsEnsured accuracy and consistency of marketing materials while meeting press deadlines

Institute of Beauty and WellnessDesigned and wrote company newsletters Provided guided tours to educate potential studentsManaged students in developing informative product workshops to expand and retain client baseActivities2006 - CurrentSusan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Committee MemberDeveloped a new Team fund-raising activity raising over $5,000