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Gresham, Oregon

Gresham, Oregon

Gresham, Oregon

White Stag Block, Portland, Or

*Serve as a venue representative to schedule and coordinate event logistics with internal and external event planners*Reserve rooms and event space at the White Stag Block for University of Oregon classes, meetings, workshops and special events. *Coordinate with facilities and IT to ensure events are professionally implemented and supported*Utilize contact management software to maintain event and client records*Implement approved solutions and strategies to accomplish project goals and objectives*Oversee events, coordinating with all vendors and stakeholders*Develop, maintain and distribute scheduling reports*Evaluate the success of events making recommendations for changes in timing and deployment of resources

Greater Chicago Area

* Created, planned and coordinated local events for alumni living in the Chicago area* Successfully re-established the Chicago Alumni Group by recruiting volunteers, engaging local alumni to attend events, building membership and establishing a local Board of Directors* Wrote and disseminated an e-newsletter detailing local alumni activities* Kept local alumni informed of UO news and activities on campus via traditional channels and social media* Acted as liaison between the University and Midwest alumni* Worked with the University Foundation to identify donors/contributors* Assisted the UOAA and Foundation build local relationships * Identified a key donor to establish an annual Chicago-based scholarship * Acted as liaison for visiting University staff and Board of Trustees’ members* Represented the Chicago Chapter at University Alumni and Foundation events* Represented the University at Pac-12 Chicago Alumni leaders meetings to coordinate joint events* Served a two-year term on the UOAA National Board of Directors

Chicago, Il

* Member of a sales management team that consistently met and often surpassed profit goals* Analyzed customer service issues to determine the best resolution for both the customer and the company* Served as liaison to the merchandising and warehouse teams and external vendors * Supported store management with staff training on new initiatives and policy updates* Provided support and guidance to associates regarding customer service, merchandising standards and product knowledge* Upheld the company’s customer service standards and trained others to work within those guidelines* Worked with Store Operations on the development of training materials for the Windows-based, point-of-sale pilot program * Created new office procedures to maximize efficiency and improve employee communication* Created and implemented paperless office protocols* Helped veteran employees transition to new technological business procedures* Audited all incoming and outgoing monies; reconciled daily financial transactions and investigated discrepancies* Computed and processed payroll for 75-100 employees* Interviewed applicants and on-boarded new hires* Assisted with store special events including the Barefoot Contessa book-signing, the “Real Simple Weddings” promotional launch party and holiday shopping events* Selected as a participant in the first company-wide “Hackathon” to develop a social media, ecommerce plan

Los Angeles, Ca

* Developed and implemented publicity campaigns for entertainment industry clientele including Academy-Award nominees* Personal publicist for actor/martial artist Jet Li ("Lethal Weapon 4")* Assisted with special event planning, implementation and media coverage.

Los Angeles, Ca

* Created and implemented publicity and branding campaigns for a diverse clientele, including actors, filmmakers, production companies, films, special events and musicians* Developed a strategy and planned all campaign elements, including pitches, written materials, financial/budgeting requirements, timelines, media coverage and staffing* Initiated and coordinated clients’ public appearances, involvement with non-profits and community events* Researched and recommended speaking engagement and sponsorship opportunities* Established and maintained relationships with media, studio and network executives, talent agents and public relations firms* Hired and supervised staff, freelancers and external vendors and recruited volunteers* Oversaw all vendors and suppliers for client events* Responsible for maintaining clients’ monthly and special events budgets* Selected event sites and coordinated event details with hotels, caterers and external vendors* Wrote and edited internal materials as well as media tools including production notes, backgrounders, press releases and biographies* Wrote new business proposals and participated in presentations* Entertained clients, potential clients and media to establish and maintain agency relationships

Los Angeles, Ca

* Implemented studio publicity campaigns for feature films which included "Jerry Maguire" (Academy campaign), "Anaconda," "Men In Black," "My Best Friend's Wedding," "Air Force One" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer"* Pitched and coordinated media for Academy Award party, press junkets and premieres

Los Angeles, Ca

* Serviced a wide range of entertainment industry clients including film, television and music talent, film campaigns, producers, directors, authors, production companies and special events* Created and implemented client campaigns which included developing overall strategy, pitching, coordinating and covering interviews and photo shoots, writing and updating press materials, planning and coordinating events/promotions* Established and maintained extensive contacts with the international and domestic media as well as studio and network executives/personnel and agents* Served as primary spokesperson on behalf of my clientele* Traveled with clients domestically and internationally to oversee publicity tour activities* Provided crisis counsel to clients* Researched, developed and signed new business

Los Angeles, Ca

* Pitched media and responded to media inquiries* Coordinated and covered client interviews, photo shoots and public appearances* Staffed client concerts and other special events* Handled media credentials and tickets for concerts* Handled all VIP tickets for client concerts and special events* Coordinated concert logistics with box office, security and other venue staff* Responded to client requests, i.e. securing tickets to concerts, film premieres and awards shows* Coordinated travel arrangements for clients and supervisor(s)* Coordinated mass mailings to media* Kept client press kits up to date