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Tempe, Arizona, United States

• Research and manage venue and vendor contacts while assisting with all aspects of event logistics and planning for various brands and clients• Coordinate and organize travel accommodations for 50+ people creating ease and confidence for them to travel comfortably and focus on their tasks• Strategize key components of event registration to create a seamless flow from beginning to end by managing event registration sites, participant attendee lists, rooming lists, event schedules, and VIP requests• Discover, onboard, and continuously support elite contractors with open and honest communication

Southfield, Michigan, United States

Southfield, Michigan, United States

- Create timelines that are proactive and allow my teams to produce great work while consistently hitting deadlines- Continuously incorporate new efficiencies and processes that aid my creative, production, and brand leadership teams- Collaborate with other Project Managers to learn and grow within my position and strengthen my team- Coordinate a team of 20 people through the creative and production processes of a continuous stream of campaigns

Southfield, Michigan, United States

- Assisted Brand Leaders in planning and executing 30+ promotional campaigns from start to finish to ensure client expectations are met and brand guidelines are being followed- Designed and updated weekly local promotional materials and merchandising elements to keep internal and external teams informed- Trafficked creative assets including OOH, Digital, Broadcast, and Direct Mail with ample lead time to certify elements are live in time and during correct promotional windows- Actively worked to find ways to increase efficiency and save clients’ money while maintaining and executing quality projects

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

- Contacted and supported 112 incoming honors business and fine arts students to ensure their success in the honors college- Virtually met and put students at ease during their transition to college during Covid-19 through video communication and email- Hosted engaging events that are both educational and entertaining for students to partake in to increase satisfaction and participation with the Lee Honors College- Inspired mentees to get involved and go after their dreams by connecting them with other students and faculty that closer aligned to their goals and interests

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

- Supported the class lead as a bridge between the students and herself- Constructed two class lessons that were absorbing and increased class participation- Lead a class of 14 students through various lessons to increase their success at WMU

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Fulfilled merchandising needs at nationally recognized grocery stores by stocking, building, and maintaining displays to entice customers and drive sales• Followed daily route plan prepared by the operations team to ensure the most efficient in-store services• Optimized visibility of Mondelez products while delivering excellent customer service • Communicated with supervisor and store managers to ensure efficiency and identify areas to improve

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

- Collaborated on a Covid-19 project for the Softlines Department to create profitable opportunities within their clothing section- Researched customer analytics and pricing tactics that would appeal to their loyal customers as well as attract new customers in order to recommend new marketing and pricing strategies- Learned about Meijer’s culture and its values through weekly training and meetings with team members and mentors- Gained experience with Zoom, Teams, Webex, and Slack by communicating and engaging with team members virtually.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

- Mentored a floor of 46 students with dedication to make their transition to college as smooth and enjoyable as possible- Presented well-planned educational and community-building programs for residents to learn useful life and college skills that will help support them for years to come- Facilitated difficult discussions among residents and provided solutions to a wide range of issues to create the best possible outcome- Ensured the safety of 400 residents by enforcing policies and checking facilities while conducting rounds in the building

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

• Guided over 90 incoming students in their transition from high school to college • Introduced and welcomed new Western students to campus and opportunities offered by WMU • Connected with and remained a mentor to students that were uncertain of their choice to go to college

Brighton, Mi

• Efficiently answered phone calls, greeted and sat guests, and cleaned tables • Created a welcoming and friendly environment for over 100 customers daily• Communicated effectively to customers and colleagues to help keep tasks operating smoothly