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Remote, Oo

Remote, Oo

Remote, Oo

Remote, Oo

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Spearheaded new market expansion by identifying key accounts, developing competitive landscape and launch timeline and initiating the sales cycle in each new market.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Managed the full sales cycle in multiple markets by generating and qualifying leads, delivering pitch to gatekeepers, negotiating complex contract terms with C-Level decision makers and identifying upsell opportunities.Consistently met and exceeded weekly KPIs and tracked activity via Salesforce and Hubspot.Grew company ARR from $10.3 to $13.2M in ARR and consistently met or exceeded annual quotas by 25-60%.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Managed the daily retail floor operations to provide exceptional guests experience through delivery of lululemon culture, values and creating authentic connections.Directly managed up to 20 employees daily, delivering coaching and feedback to address areas of improvement and celebrate exceptional performance. -Creates an enjoyable, fun work environment by establishing weekly culture focuses.-Participates in employee recruitment and facilitates group interviews and new employee trainings. Developed and maintained personal relationships with local Nashville community partners, including fitness studios and gyms, photographers, social media influencers and local restaurants in order to grow brand presence and awareness. -Managed store brand ambassador program by recruiting, onboarding and training ambassadors about company brand and culture. -Created quarterly community strategies that align with company priorities and delegates specific initiatives to team members based on strengths and opportunities.-Oversaw execution of monthly in-store fitness classes.-Planned and executed logistics for an outdoor yoga event with over 150 members of the Nashville community at the Bicentennial Capitol State Park.Maintained brand filter on all communication of internal and external print and digital communications.Acted as Assistant Store Manager during any extended absences.

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Common Threads teaches underserved kids and families to cook for a healthier life, empowering healthy choices in the kitchen and beyond, and making them change agents in their schools and communities. As the Events Manager, my responsibilities include:-Provide primary oversight of all fundraising events in five cities with gross revenues ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 and up to eight direct reports. -Expanded organization’s digital presence with both the general public and key industry players, including increasing the organization’s social media followers by 75% within six months. -Increased Chicago Associate Board engagement in outreach, fundraising and event planning efforts. -Leveraged experience with Chicago Associate Board to advise staff in the successful founding of Associate Boards in the organization’s four other cities.-Expanded organization’s digital presence with both the general public and key industry players, including increasing the organization’s social media followers by 75% within six months.-Recruited, trained and managed over 50 event volunteers annually. -Assisted with developing communication materials including monthly and annual publications across various media.

I joined Common Threads in 2013 and successfully began coordinating the organization’s fundraising event logistics in three cities, including securing all vendors for venues, entertainment, photographers, audio/visual, food and beverage.I increased net revenues by more than $50,000 across the organization’s two signature events.Managed four direct reports and up to 20 volunteers, and I advised Chicago Associate Board on soliciting event sponsorship and planning committee management.

Chicago, Il, Us

Junior Event Specialist with experience in site advance and logistics, stage management, vendor relations, transportation logistics, and onsite ticketing and registration management. Responsible for creating and managing signature events to advance strategic goals, inspire participants and create excitement: international summits, conferences, town hall meetings, openings, celebrations and dedications and VIP missions. JT event management capabilities include:• Strategy, concept, program, planning• Site/media advance and logistics• Management of invitations, registration• Onsite VIP management and protocol• Stage management• Design management: invitations, programs, backdrops, signage and other visual elements• Transportation planning and management• Vendor liaison

Chicago, Il, Us

Helped develop and organize press conferences, galas and diverse media events for clients in various industries. Researched venue and vendors, coordinated site visits with clients, negotiated contracts and communicated client needs to vendors.Staffed events, acted as a liaison between clients and vendors and responded to and resolved any changes during events under pressure. Assisted public affairs teams through media outreach, follow-up calls and proofreading.

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Created press releases, media alerts, and press kits for varying clinical institutions and departments.Developed morning media reports, accompanied media representatives on assignments, conducted interviews, pitched stories, and acted as a liaison between the hospital and local and national media.

B.A., Corporate Communications

High School Diploma