Melody Bickhem Email & Phone Number

Deerfield, Il

Handles trade show registrations, event coordination, supplies, exhibitor service and furnishing orders, booth logistics, continuing education and continuing legal education state insurance department course applications for accreditation of courses, posting of CEU credits and certificates. Marketing Coordinator, marketing for forensic engineering/equipment loss consulting and equipment restoration company with excellent communication and writing skills. Melobickhem@yahoo.com, mobile:… Show more Handles trade show registrations, event coordination, supplies, exhibitor service and furnishing orders, booth logistics, continuing education and continuing legal education state insurance department course applications for accreditation of courses, posting of CEU credits and certificates. Marketing Coordinator, marketing for forensic engineering/equipment loss consulting and equipment restoration company with excellent communication and writing skills. Melobickhem@yahoo.com, mobile: 847-445-9393. Show less

Deerfield, Il

Newsletter Editor/Member Relations Coordinator, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Gurnee, IL. Writer and photographer for all events and stories, layout & design for newsletter, flyers and website. Renamed and reformatted 20-page newsletter. Coordinate Networking, Grand Openings/Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, Business After Hours Mixers, Educational Seminars, and assist with developing four major annual fundraisers for over 400 members and non-members. Update and maintain the Chamber website, send… Show more Newsletter Editor/Member Relations Coordinator, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Gurnee, IL. Writer and photographer for all events and stories, layout & design for newsletter, flyers and website. Renamed and reformatted 20-page newsletter. Coordinate Networking, Grand Openings/Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, Business After Hours Mixers, Educational Seminars, and assist with developing four major annual fundraisers for over 400 members and non-members. Update and maintain the Chamber website, send e-mail blasts of upcoming events to a database of 850+, create and submit advertising and press releases to media. Respond to member requests, and provide effective support to Chamber committees and Board members. Negotiate venues and menu planning. Improve member services. Show less

Hi, I was recently Member Relations Coordinator for the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, however my position was downsized due to the current economic conditions. I am seeking a position as coordinator, administrative assistant, project coordinator or other job in a variety of industries that could use excellent computer and office skills. Please contact me at melobickhem@yahoo.com. Or call me at 847/274-7333.

Executive Assistant for Sales department. Arranged travel, typed correspondence, created PowerPoint presentations, Excel sales reports and spreadsheets and MS Word documents. Managed small business clients as liaison to the Healthinsurance.com program. Responded to Requests for Proposals, edited contracts, provided creative marketing input for insurance proposals. Vendor relations for trade shows, shipped booth and support materials.

Marketing Assistant to Senior Brand Manager and several Brand Managers in the Marketing Department, Frozen Pizza Division (Tombstone, DiGiorno, Jack's Pizza and Snacks). Consumer goods company in Glenview, IL. Typed correspondence, created successful marketing plans and PowerPoint presentations, arranged focus groups, travel and meetings.

Burbank, Ca

Assisted VP of Marketing to enhance artist's visibility in the record business and move artist's music releases up the Billboard Jazz, R&B, and Rap music charts. Interviewed new artists and wrote creative bios introducing their music to the pubic for record store sales. Scheduled interviews with BET, coordinated contest promotions for radio across the country, distributed marketing materials and promo items/packages for the promotions and much more. Communicated with artist's personal… Show more Assisted VP of Marketing to enhance artist's visibility in the record business and move artist's music releases up the Billboard Jazz, R&B, and Rap music charts. Interviewed new artists and wrote creative bios introducing their music to the pubic for record store sales. Scheduled interviews with BET, coordinated contest promotions for radio across the country, distributed marketing materials and promo items/packages for the promotions and much more. Communicated with artist's personal management teams to ensure record release success. Show less

B.S., Communication, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Student Union, Resident Advisor, Preview Guide

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: High school Mascot for sports events, Willie Wilkit, Theater, and Radio production.