Marina Ziolkowski Email & Phone Number

United States

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Plan all aspects of society conferences and events including venue selection, vendor communication, attendee registration, and management of on-site logistics• Perform site visits and analyze venue locations including the development of comprehensive RFPs and contract negotiation• Execute engaging virtual events through interactive live and on-demand video presentations, demonstrating adaptability while maintaining educational and networking focus of events• Develop and manage events budget of $500,000• Operate abstract management software and registration software• Manage society member volunteers in developing event program content• Analyze post-event data and attendee feedback to improve on customer experience

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

-Organized all aspects of event planning, including venue selection, contract negotiation, development of project plans and event timelines, for special events at major universities throughout the country-Traveled to direct on-site coordination of events and personnel-Developed and maintained professional relationships with vendors and clients-Managed annual budget for special events including vendor negotiations and event site selection-Collaborated with creative team to design print materials for special events-Designed content and managed five concurrent marketing campaigns through social media outlets and physical materials-Increased number of college chapters from 129 to 147 in three years through campus research, growth proposals, and presentations to campus professionals -Collaborated with a team to develop the brand of an annual event, including developing a successful wayfinding system-Directed the re-design process of all print materials relating to expansion

Des Moines, Iowa Area

-Collaborated with a team of two programmers and a journalist to conceptualize, design and develop Team Think—a group note-taking app for Android tablet-Created wireframes, workflows, and mockups prior to finalizing interface design and publishing in Google Play

Des Moines, Ia

-Collaborated with design team to produce page layouts and execute product photo shoots-Developed concepts for iPad app and communicated ideas to the client

Des Moines, Iowa Area

-Developed and executed design philosophy for the start-up iPad magazine and three ancillary versions including iPhone and Android phones-Led a team of three designers in making the product interactive, conducting user experience testing and implementing feedback

Des Moines, Iowa Area

-Managed communication and on-site logistics including direction of 100 volunteers during eight events -Served as primary coordinator for the first annual Iowa Lawn Party -Designed print materials, including a special edition cookbook and event signage

Des Moines, Ia

- Designed and updated content for five manuals/handbooks for use by over 100 volunteers and staff- Created various signage for Fairtime display in celebration of 100th anniversaryof the Butter Cow- Wrote and distributed 176 Fairtime press releases in 11 days- Collaborated with other departments to fulfill design needs

Bachelor Of Arts, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, Society of Professional Journalists, Drake Magazine, DUH Magazine

B.A.J.M.C, Magazine Journalism