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Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Part of a 5-person marketing team supporting the business initiatives of the global technology leader in the check capture sector. Managing all tradeshow and user group conference logistics, hardware coordination, and marketing assets for our Sales team. Daily content editing, writing, collateral design support, and social media.

Coordinated with media vendors on Tyndale's B2C marketing plans, including paid digital and print ad assets, and scheduling for a 14-person book marketing team. Also supported our Consumer marketing team initiatives through managing the Tyndale Pinterest page, blog content writing, book reviews, and other design/audio work as requested.

Warrenville, Il

-Create all visuals and communication for church and ministry related events-Develop a vision for clear communication within the church community and public outreach-Partner with other staff members to manage and execute all promotional materials-Enhance and maintain UX/UI for the church website using Squarespace platform-Manage church social media accounts including Facebook and Instagram

Greater Chicago Area

Managed a team of 16 associates to successfully carry out the goals of Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child in all aspects of volunteer experience, product processing, and policies and procedures for the inaugural season of the Chicago Processing Center for over 525,000 shoebox gifts to children in 7 countries.

Greater Chicago Area

At K-LOVE and Air1, we believe there is the right song at the right time. A song to encourage you. Inspire you. To say you are loved. To remind you there is hope. It's my privilege, as a lead manager, to work with my team and volunteers, to share that message with more people throughout Chicagoland. Through strategic events and area partnerships, we connect with our listeners in meaningful ways, invite new ones, and encourage the community in a lifestyle of service.In my role, I:-Led a teammate, and 60-person strong volunteer pool, in the purpose and goals of the Events Department: To engage with our listeners, connect through events, and establish our brand in the community.-Led by example in brand alignment for ministry and office goals, in the network's 3rd largest market.-Executed meaningful, informed, market-wide event activations with major Chicago production companies, nationwide-touring artist concerts, and strategic community events.-Developed relationships with both for-profit, and non-profit organizations that were aligned with mission, values, and ensuring the best promotional ROI.-Ensured excellent service and execution of all on-air and online promotion for concerts and events in a 6-State regional coverage.-Set the tone for the office in meeting and exceeding monthly/quarterly/annual goals-Managed local Instagram accounts for both K-LOVE and Air1 market presence- creating visual content, caption writing, and engagement with followers.-Kept a proactive attitude of learning, growth, sharing of ideas and resources with our national team to encourage their success and leadership development.Area and National Partners include:Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, City of ChicagoWorld Vision, ChicagoChicago Special Events ManagementSalvation Army, Metro ChicagoChicago Housing AuthorityHabitat For HumanityAwakening EventsPremier ProductionsTransparent ProductionsFeed My Starving ChildrenLocal Park Districts

Aurora, Il

Worked alongside the Morning Show host, Scott Mackay, to connect with people in fun, honest ways- sharing in their lives as they did with ours. By gathering relevant content, creating imaging, features and scheduling timely and relevant interviews, we sought to have authentic, meaningful, and entertaining material which served our listeners well for the day. Responsibilities included:-News gathering and research -Social Media management-Collaborate and conceptualize on all Morning show promos, imaging, and feel. -Audio editing and production for imaging, promos, and sweepers-Traffic Reporting-Fill in on-air during morning show when host was on vacation, etc.-On-air host for weekend shifts, live remotes, and board op-Web Content Management (Flex CMS/Word Press)-Graphic Design and promotional visuals/station collateral

Aurora, Il

Our web assets needed aesthetic updates. When my directors saw that I enjoyed creating visuals and had an eye for layout, they created a position for me. Managed all website content for WERV-FM at 959theriver.com. Conceptualized visual themes, feel, and execution of special event promotion (inaugural River Prom collateral, Rock n' Roll Halloween, Ribfest weekend, and Xfinity Pool Parties).Created daily ad and promo banners, contesting pages, on-air host page updates, blogs, and social media campaigns.

Oversaw all BOH operations;Supervised and trained staff on proper food preparation, quality grilling and cooking, as well as managed food orders and product inventory.

Supervised a 12-student staff of Residential Assistants in providing a great on-campus living experience for 260 students in our residential area. Organized events and programming aimed at student well-being, entertainment and education; Collaborated with various college departments on projects/initiatives for on-campus students; Crisis-Response Training; Student intervention for social and academic issues.

Wonc-Fm

Began my media experience in 2002 at North Central College in Naperville, IL. Grew in strengths and comfort of technical, digital, and interpersonal skills on and off the air at WONC-FM, the student-led award winning station. Within a year, I was hosting afternoon-drive shifts weekly, and was the Director of Production and Imaging for 3 years. I also served in the Talent Department, assisting the General Manager in airchecks, weekly critiques, and tutorials to help fellow students improve on-air skills.

Ba, Broadcast Communication

Activities and Societies: WONC-FM 89.1, Resident Assistant, North Central Chronicle staff photographer, The Union Marketing, Student.

High School