Responsible for organizing and supporting the flow of work and communications between marketing, internal customers and outside partners and vendors to ensure consistent execution, quality, and budgetary limits are maintained while achieving company objectives. • Customer Support – Provided phone and email support to members regarding promotional and new products offers• Administered projects – central communication point-person for assigned projects, working closely in support of the Marketing Operations Manager, coordinated with internal stakeholders, documented timelines for projects, scheduled and participated in project meetings• Coordinated vendor proposals – Documented proposals and negotiated pricing within budget, created purchase orders, monitored and tracked vendor expenses, scheduled delivery dates, ensured service levels adhered to purchase order agreements• Monitored inventory – ensured sufficient level of marketing supplies and promotional materials • Event coordinator – coordinated company events: Chili Cookoff, Volleyball Tournament, Holiday Parties

Responsible for coordinating printing of marketing and sales collateral and direct mail promotions. Established strong relationships with vendors and conducted competitive pricing to maintain budget parameters. Provided excellent internal and external customer service for an industry-leading, highly respected, results-driven Marketing & Communications Department. • Assisted with coordinating marketing events such as car sales, annual employee meeting, etc.• Liaised with the in-house creative team and the print and promotional item vendors• Responsible for vendor selection, overseeing and approving all marketing materials, monitoring expenses/approve invoices to ensure cost efficiency and high quality• Monitored and refreshed employee intranet, coordinated content from department heads

Volunteer position on the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light The Night Walks Steering Committee. The committee strives to increase revenue, participation and awareness for LLS Light The Night walks in Illinois. Primary responsibilities include coordinating key events, positively impacting expense budget to improve fundraising ratio, increase event participation and increase revenue.