• Managed junior staff members to help with their mastery of the business and project management to ensure on-time and successful project delivery• Worked closely with PR team to ensure work was completed in line with marketing objectives and consumer needs• Oversaw holistic creative development process and ensured work was integrated, on strategy/campaign, and consistent with the brand equity and character• Ensured process was in place and was clear for everyone on the team (who needed to do/see things, how many times, how to keep things moving)• Worked with all agency partners to ensure delivery of seamless integrated plans• Pushed the partners, helping them to deliver stronger, bigger ideas• Understood their POV and decisions (both strategic and executional) to be able to challenge if necessary• Ensured production checklist was being followed and was executed by the team with excellence• Adopted an attitude of positive leadership, both with the clients and internally (partners and creative / strategy)• Fosterd positive relationships with teams by creating a motivating environment based on productive and honest interaction/dialogue• Found creative solutions• Encouraged team-building among agency to ensure the work got done efficiently and in a good spirit

• Served as a daily liaison between the agency and clients, accurately interpreting client needs• Strategized and implemented innovative ways to build client brands/sales and awareness • Prepared and presented client and new business proposals• Developed, implemented and followed up on public relations, marketing and social media strategies • Worked with agency departments/experts to manage campaign elements on behalf of agency clients• Thoroughly managed day-to-day projects to ensure project goals were met and exceeded• Wrote press releases, media alerts, case studies and other communications materials as required• Worked with creative team and copywriters to create and manage campaigns for paid advertising client work, event materials, promotional materials and social media assets• Pitched press releases, media alerts and feature story ideas to producers and journalists across print, radio, broadcast and online mediums to procure coverage• Coordinated and facilitated on-site media interviews• Attended client events and provided on-site support• Monitored media coverage and created comprehensive reporting results internally and to clients• Managed, supported and provided content for clients’ social media accounts • Collaboratively brainstormed fresh ideas for current and new client campaigns

• Demonstrated decisive mastery in writing sophisticated media and marketing materials, including but not limited to complex press releases, in-depth case studies, web copy and blog posts, sales collateral, feature articles, speeches and pitch/query letters• Wrote strategic client materials such as long term plans, correspondence regarding outcomes expectations, budgets, etc.• Asked pertinent questions that elicited solid, actionable information from clients• Demonstrated ability to examine and edit a written document and correct it for format, organization, completeness, factual accuracy, style, tone, grammar and punctuation• Used sound judgment in determining the news value of clients’ information and counseled them accordingly• Leveraged traditional, online and social media channels to achieve clients’ goals• Began to develop competency at media training client spokespeople• Held client service as a top priority• Assisted senior management in driving growth of existing client work• Initiated new PR, marketing and media opportunities for clients• Established long-term strategy for clients• Showcased ability to successfully delegate work to other account executives• Researched, designed, developed, implemented and managed client projects and associated budgets• Developed ability to request additional budgets from clients when needed• Managed client expectations• Fostered close relationships with clients for maximum client retention• Managed the efficient sequencing and execution of client work• Related current events and trends to clients and their markets• Moved beyond management of own work to management of client account teams• Identified other divisions with a client’s business that would benefit from involvement in any communication/PR/marketing program• Developed mastery of various marketing tools not traditionally considered PR

• Proficiently writes error-free media materials such as press releases, blog posts, website copy, and pitches, using the active voice and well-developed journalistic techniques• Writes compelling award nominations• Crafts error-free, clear, concise, and professional emails and other written correspondence with colleagues and clients• Responds quickly and thoroughly to incoming media inquiries and coordinates client interviews within the media's deadlines• Successfully secures targeted research relating to media opportunities and contacts• Displays understanding of how different media outlets work to facilitate placement of client stories and demonstrates consistency in obtaining media placements of client stories• Understands the roles of current and emerging social media platforms, channels and technology, and how they can be applied to meet a client's needs• Determines a client's PR and marketing communications needs and identifies tactics that will accomplish them• Effectively manages day-to-day client activities under supervision of senior staff• Generates new and relevant ideas and think creatively on a client's behalf• Works within established budgets and time parameters• Accepts delegated work from other account management staff and completes assignments to a high degree of excellence

• Conducted press and publicity advanced screening events for key titles and features• Collaborated with the press, media and entertainment industry on top line reviews, reporting and VIP engagements• Executed experiential field events and entertainment on behalf of major studios and networks

• Worked closely with Director of PR to develop, execute, optimize, and report on external and internal communications campaigns that portrayed space150's work, teams, and partners in the best light• Acted as an organized and detail-oriented editorial eye responsible for helping the Director of PR and CMO set, coordinate, and execute the agency’s content calendar• Stayed fluent in social and emerging media channels, knowing how to develop and shape content ideas into a consistent and impactful brand for space150• Served as editor of the space150 blog and social media channels, driving a content calendar, curation, publication, reporting, and syndication• Built and developed space150’s case studies and case material• Sought out opportunities across internal teams to understand the nature of space150's work and identified any opportunities for promotion or storytelling• Stayed on top of new industry trends and news that impacted space150's business through ongoing, independent research• Delivered high-level, consistent work and met all deadlines

EVENTS• Worked with Executive Director and Development Manager to decide strategy, goals, and design elements of each event• Lead event meetings• Coordinated details of all fundraising events including, but not limited to, Holiday in the Heartland, Party with Heart, Pedal Paddle Camp, and Day of Service• Managed event budgets• Sent out invitations and managed RSVP lists• Managed event correspondence• Coordinated event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation, and materials support plus pre- and post-event evaluations• Followed up after events with thank you letters and in-kind donation forms for all event donors• Worked with local media venues to promote event to donors and the community• Managed communication with parties throughout the year to insure continued engagement• Prepared financial breakdown of event with goals, revenue, and expenses• Set silent auction strategy and goals with Development Manager• Was responsible for all aspects of silent and live auctions, including but not limited to, item solicitation, auction set up, take down, and after-event follow up with donors• Managed and supported event committees• Researched talent, food, décor, etc.• Served as point of contact for event venues• Worked with Development Team to secure event sponsorshipsDATABASE MANAGEMENT• Recorded, processed, and acknowledged in-kind and financial gifts • Responded to donor inquiries• Developed donor data entry standards manual• Updated donor files with relevant informationVOLUNTEERS• Researched and implemented methods to recruit and retain volunteers for events and administrative needs as they arose• Solicited, reviewed, and supervised volunteers• Maintained volunteer database• Created volunteer and intern guidelines• Recruited and managed committees and volunteers to aid in the production of events• Expanded volunteer pool for assistance with events

• Supported creation of marketing and advertising plans to promote Milwaukee Film's mission and programs to targeted audiences• Helped manage Marketing Department budget• Negotiated and managed relationships with advertisers and media sponsors to ensure deadlines were met• Supported Milwaukee Film's digital marketing efforts, including social media channels, email marketing, website, etc.• Collaborated with all departments to support any marketing needs and ensured inclusion in overall annual marketing strategy for Milwaukee Film• Oversaw the usage of consistent brand identity for Milwaukee Film• Initiated external cross-promotional partnerships to increase brand awareness and support audience development• Managed seasonal graphic design and Program Book staff• Managed media relations (wrote press releases, created Milwaukee Film's press strategy and timeline, ran festival press accreditation process, etc.)• Served as project manager for the 104-page Milwaukee Film Program Book• Prepared reports with metrics and qualitative details to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing efforts• Oversaw the development of marketing support materials to assist staff in sales and promotion efforts before and during the Milwaukee Film Festival• Served as Lead Programmer for Worldviews film festival category

Programming• Researched, booked, and scheduled films• Edited and organized program notes• Coordinated and executed Q&As with festival guests• Analyzed membership and festival audience data• Managed Milwaukee Film's entire Hospitality Department (staff and process)• Submitted payments for film rentals• Traveled to film festivals to network and choose films to bring back to MilwaukeeMarketing• Managed database exports for Program Book• Proofread press releases, blogs, newsletters, and emails• Wrote pitches for film descriptions for Program Book• Managed the collection of marketing collateral for each film• Maintained the office film libraryExecutive• Served as a contact for Board of Directors• Managed Artistic & Executive Director’s calendar• Maintained the Board of Directors’ records• Took minutes at all Board, Committee, and Staff meetings

Programming• Researched, booked, and scheduled films• Edited and organized program notes• Coordinated and executed Q&As with festival guests• Analyzed membership and festival audience data• Managed Milwaukee Film's entire Hospitality Department (staff and process)• Submitted payments for film rentals• Traveled to film festivals to network and choose films to bring back to MilwaukeeExecutive• Served as a contact for Board of Directors• Managed Artistic & Executive Director’s calendar• Maintained the Board of Directors’ records• Took minutes at all Board, Committee, and Staff meetings

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• Assisted the Customer Service Department to promptly aid patrons with passes, package, and general festival information questions• Entered and maintained registrant information in Ticketing Database• Sent extended confirmations to patrons• Ran daily pass and package sales reconciliation reports and other reports as requested• Processed all orders on a daily basis• Ensured cancellations were forwarded daily to Festival Associate Manager and Accounting• Logged all correspondence and action taken with patrons who encountered issues• Assisted with FedEx shipping of packages and passes prior to Festival• Assisted with the pass and package office move, set-up, and tear down• Supervised volunteers during and after festival

Program Book Coordinator• Ensured accuracy of programming database for booked films• Trafficked coordinator for film copy• Coordinated timeline• Assisted with proofingPress Assistant• Organized, documented and executed press accreditation process• Managed press check-in on site for targeted screenings• Arranged press appearances with hospitality• Archived all press mentions (online and print)• Fulfilled requests for press screeners and interviews• Archived all press releases and press follow-up• Fulfilled all requests for film stills, press kits, and video clips from press• Fielded all press requests• Arranged and documented all staff press appearances• Assisted with writing festival surveys• Generated total number of press impressions after the festival• Attended press events at festivalMarketing Materials Coordinator• Solicited and organized all physical marketing materials from films (press screeners, posters, postcards, etc.)• Solicited and organized all film stills, press kits, and video clips from filmmakers and distributors• Organized and inventoried printed marketing materials and assisted with their transport• Supervised volunteers in the Milwaukee Film office during and after the festival• Ensured that marketing materials were properly stocked and displayed at venues

• Organized, introduced, and facilitated panels at the American Pavilion tent• Assisted talent and panelists• Helped assign tasks to team members• Worked with videography team

• Contacted media sources, organized interviews, sent out screeners, compiled promotional materials• Managed social media sites and content• Created press kits, wrote press releases and cover letters• Managed submissions to film festivals

• Worked with officers and adviser to organize member and officer meetings• Facilitated partnerships with other UWM organizations to co-sponsor events• Helped organize advertising agency tours, speakers for meetings, bake sales, resume review nights, and networking events • Promoted student leadership and community involvement• Communicated with employees of local advertising agencies and social organizations to facilitate conversations among industry professionals and UWM students • Balanced the organization's finances and kept track of the budget

• Composed member newsletters• Worked with officers and adviser to organize member and officer meetings• Facilitated partnerships with other UWM organizations to co-sponsor events• Helped organize advertising agency tours and speakers

• Took notes at officer and member meetings• Compiled email updates and meeting summaries for members• Helped organize and run meetings

• Assisted residents and guests with questions and concerns• Sold items, handled and counted money, processed housing charges, and performed inventory checks• Answered phones, scheduled meetings, facilitated room/key changes, sorted and delivered mail, performed room key-ins, etc.• Maintained confidentiality and followed security procedures• Managed guest housing reservations and sold parking permits• Updated employee communication logs, wrote incident reports, gave tours of buildings, etc.• Performed security tours of the building

• Distributed postcards, program books, and other promotional materials• Served as an advocate for the film festival (answering questions, suggesting films, educating festival patrons, promoting the Milwaukee Film membership program)• Distributed and collected satisfaction surveys

• Organized and created files and spreadsheets• Solicited program books from other film festivals• Contacted filmmakers, distributors, and production companies about submissions and film screeners• Researched film festivals' programs and film contact information• Entered content into Milwaukee Film database• Processed Call for Entries film submissions• Catalogued film screeners• Processed Milwaukee Film Festival satisfaction surveys and ballots• Organized marketing materials• Screening Committee Member

• Screened and programmed films with other committee members• Worked with committee to manage festival finances and budget• Assisted in executing fundraising events (bake sales, concerts, etc.)• Helped update the festival's social media sites and created event pages• Organized opening night events, sold merchandise and raffle tickets, delegated tasks to other members, etc.

• Distributed postcards, program books, and other promotional materials• Served as an advocate for the film festival (answering questions, suggesting films, educating festival patrons, promoting the Milwaukee Film membership program)

• Organized and created files, spreadsheets, and film binders• Researched film information from other international festivals• Contacted filmmakers and distributors about prospective booked films• Proofread program book drafts• Entered content for Milwaukee Film website and database• Created and delivered sponsor packets• Organized theme days and brought food for co-workers!