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Fairfield, CT, US

Richmond, Surrey, GB

Bethesda, Maryland, US

New York, NY, US

Richmond, Surrey, GB

Led operations of identifying, building, and sustaining relationships with keyindustry stakeholders for the purpose of bringing together buyers and sellersto solve specific business needsManaged projects with sales team to increase exhibitor sales by 18% from 2019to 2020, provided greater ROI and enhanced brand exposure to top tier buyersfor Bar Convent.

Richmond, Surrey, GB

Spearhead attendee-development relations to ensure quality buyer involvement among key players in the respective trade industriesCollaborated cross-functionally with marketing, show, and sales teams to drive event awareness, attendee affinity, and enhanced onsite experienceDeveloped a database to monitor and track all research, strategy, vetting, and.

London, CO

Developed the initial bid, set-up, and launch procedures on client's customsurveys to obtain current data trends and and reporting metrics for flexibleand applicable marketing solutions to amplify brand awarenessActed as primary liaison with client services, project management, andresearch operation teams to spotlight key business objectivesMonitored.

London, CO

Directed the day-to day operations for the company's Sampling DepartmentOversaw and executed approximately 60 on-going survey campaigns fromstrategy, launch, completion, and post-survey reportingMonitored tracking and fulfillment times to maintain campaign timelinesand ensure budget adherence

• Conducted tourism sales online and in person; provided excellent customer service; acted as primary liaison with clients, maintaining daily contact to resolve concerns, facilitate communication, and ensure satisfaction
• Developed a database of qualified leads through referrals, direct messaging via social media, email and networking
• Planned and implemented office sales, trip giveaways, and promotions of all FFF-sponsored events
• Recognized for top sales of new hires, increasing sales by 50% over six months
• Assisted head tour guide on international and domestic trips

South Burlington, VT, US

• Supported staff at fundraising events by reviewing marketing and communication materials, assisted planning committees and provided ongoing support throughout event
• Constructed event guides to illustrate the step by step planning of a Special Olympics competitions
• Collaborated with committees to plan Vermont’s largest annual fundraising event The Penguin Plunge BURLINGTON PENGUIN PLUNGE PLANNING COMMITTEE
• Published an in-depth marketing Toolkit as a fundraising guideline
• Actively solicited donations and participation through various promotions
• Launched “20 weeks of Training” social media campaign, reaching nearly 1,500 people with each post

• Managed and scheduled staff of twenty employees, including interviewing, hiring, and training
• Supervised club operations including member conflict resolution

• Generated press releases to ensure quality public relations, designed content for eCamps website and created marketing material for current and prospective athletes
• Researched and recruited regional sports directors to coach at camps nationwide
• Managed and oversaw the operations of local camps