Sheila May Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Event Conception, Planning, Coordination, and Management• Bring event expertise and creative ideas to the College. Audit, assess, and make recommendations for new and existing events and for a purpose-driven event strategy. Offer ideas for everything from branding to experience to help build a sense of community across the College, our programs, and all stakeholders (prospective/current students, faculty, staff, donors, and alumni) in the form of new events or additions to existing events.• Collaborate with others to design, coordinate, plan, manage, and execute all events, whether in-person or virtual, including location/site selection, catering/food, audio/visual and other technical support, transportation, and onsite speakers/entertainment, itinerary management, event staffing and coordination of volunteers, event set-up, and clean-up.• Collaborate with Finance, the Director of Marketing, departments, and the senior leadership team on contracts and costs that align with college and university policies and procedures while employing creativity to produce the desired experience for participants.• Create and document processes, templates, and briefs for events to generate efficiencies in future planning.• Build and maintain good working relationships with speakers, visitors, vendors, university and college colleagues, and service units. • Maintain inventory of college collateral and swag, including managing and updating our online swag store with seasonal offerings.Event Execution, Logistics, and On-Site Management • Ensure all event setup, details, logistics, and run of show are operating as planned. • Solve problems spontaneously.• Serve as the point person when attending events.• Work with others to evaluate event success, assess results, and make recommendations (event debrief).

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

MANAGE NIGHTLY OPERATIONS• Serve as an agent of The Ark and a representative of Ark management to patrons, performers, and Volunteers.• Communicate effectively with Ark patrons, performers, Volunteers, and other Ark staff members• Provide excellent customer service, including responding to patron concerns • Supervise bar and food service operations, all concession and merchandise cash handling operations• Effectively manage emergency or crisis situationsSUPERVISE CLUB VOLUNTEERS• Assign and coordinate Volunteer staffing for nightly front-of-house operations• Train Volunteers and introduce new tasks and roles on show nights• Understand, implement and effectively communicate Ark policies and procedures• Assist in facilitating clear and positive communication between Volunteers and Ark management• Maintain effective communication with the House Manager and other Ark management staffMANAGE NIGHTLY SHOW DETAILS & ARTIST COMMUNICATION• Interact with artists and touring personnel the night of the performance• Distribute hospitality items to artists as reflected in performer contracts• Communicate artist settlement sheet to artist and provide artist payment after the show• Communicate with Tech Manager and/or Sound Tech Volunteer as well as Box Office Staff• Collect and share show details with Volunteers, Sound Tech, and Box Office Staff• Coordinate sponsorship announcements and special arrangements• Coordinate special event details on an as-needed basis

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Work with faculty, staff, and others to conceive and execute high-level events with management of commencement, homecoming, conferences/symposia, college lecturer series, and other college events.• Manage the scheduling, logistics and budget of events, including date, location and venue selection, travel arrangements, invitations, menu planning, audio-visual accommodations, live streaming and virtual platforms when required.• Manage submission of all required materials to allow alumni to receive continuing education credits when attending events, lectures and symposia/conferences produced by the college.• Responsible for marketing and public relations surrounding events, driving attendance to as well as promoting activity to internal and external audiences.• Build and administer the overall events budget, comprising both general and endowed funds, execute reports and present data for informed event planning.• In collaboration with the Development and Alumni Engagement team, oversee conception and implementation of meaningful alumni and donor engagement events.• Develop and use event feedback mechanisms, analyze data, and make recommendations for future programming.• Monitor event industry standards and stay current on university event policies and procedures.

Virtual

• As a multi-talented artist, my services as a dance fitness instructor, performer, portrait photographer, and henna artist offer opportunities to create together in various formats • Conduct virtual group dance classes and private dance lessons via Zoom platform beginning in March 2020 with an average virtual attendance of 90 individuals weekly • Manage payments, registration, and e-ticketing via web-based platforms such as Venmo, Paypal, Square, Eventbrite, and Cvent as needed • Prepare and send bi-monthly e-newsletters to communicate information regarding upcoming events, new programs, calendar updates, pricing changes and special offerings to approximately 1500 subscribers • Design promotional materials for all on-going virtual classes and special events. Update content on websites, social media, and event calendars accordingly • Correspond with clientele via email inquiries and maintain social media engagement with 2,300 followers across Facebook and Instagram • Make travel arrangements, develop itineraries, and ensure reliable connectivity with AV equipment for weekly livestream broadcasts while traveling 20,000+ miles over 12 months across the United States in 2021-2022

Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Plan and develop logistical aspects of events including site selection, obtaining proposals, finalizing contracts, facility layouts, equipment rentals, food and beverage requirements, audio/visual production, décor, entertainment, air travel and ground transportation in cities domestically and internationally• Prepare outgoing correspondence to event participants, publish event listings and websites, collect registration data, and oversee the creation of event materials as needed• Strategically execute wide variety of event formats ranging from multi-day conferences, keynote lectures, panel discussions, seated dinners, networking receptions, intimate fireside chats, building opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony, and Alumni Homecoming Tailgate for 800 attendees• Maintain calendars, task lists, project deadlines, and procedural materials for event planning committee of 20+ staff members across departments such as Development & Alumni Relations, Marketing Communications, Admissions Office, Dean’s Office, Ross Operations, RossIT, and Catering at Ross• Recruit, train, delegate duties, and act as onsite manager for 70-person event volunteer teams• Track expenditures, negotiate contracts, and reconcile expenses for annual events• Together with Ross Events Team created the Ross Event Planners (REP) website, a primary resource for other event planners with templates and tools to assist in the planning of events

Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Plan logistics of Corporate Relations events including facility and catering arrangements for Bi-Monthly Corporate Advisory Board Meetings• Prepare and send approximately 50 email correspondences annually including domestic Alumni Club newsletters, invitations for regional Major Gifts’ luncheons with the Dean, and Stewardship thank you letters and campaign updates• Design event signage and promotional materials for the 2014 and 2015 Volunteer Weekends, Global MBA Orientations, 2015 Ross Health Rally, and 2015 UpClose weekend• Update content on websites and social media for the Global MBA Program, the MHealthy @Ross Google Community page, and the Ross Support Resource’s Google site• Create and administer online surveys for student experience evaluation distributed to46 students with a 46% survey completion rate, and customer service evaluation distributed to 106 clients with a 61% survey completion rate• Make travel arrangements, develop itineraries, and assemble materials for domestic and international trips• Conduct tours for visiting alumni or prospective students and schedule complex meetings with peer counselors and Admissions team representatives• Full photography and video coverage of Reunion Weekend 2014, Go Blue Rendezvous 2015, and the 2015 Carson Scholar’s dinner

Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Photographed flowers to catalog and edit for use in online and printed material• Proof-read monthly e-newsletter for distribution to over 6,000 customers• Helped with customers’ gardening questions by communication via phone and email• Collected and compiled complex data for analyzing company sales and stock• Served nationwide customers by collecting phone orders for heirloom flower bulbs

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Collected payments and invoices to process and track sales transactions from 12 window cleaning technicians for over 2,000 residential, retail, and commercial accounts• Created and implemented employee reward system to encourage accuracy in transactional paperwork resulting in a reduced company error rate• Analyzed work procedures for the creation of employee manuals for 3 office management positions• Conducted 30 sales calls per day and scheduled window cleaning services to increase company business during slow season• Monitored employee weekly timekeeping to prepare accurate payroll reports for calculating hourly and bonus pay

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Specializing in Wedding photography and Graduation Portraits, Ledges Photographic Studio offers affordable prices, personal service and quality photography . We offer photography services from on location Family portraiture to commercial product photography to help promote your business your portrait session will be unique to you and your family. Photography is a creative process between the photographer and the subject and the connection between the two is the most important part. Find that perfect connection at our studio.Sheila has been a photographer for 10 years and is very excited to have her own space to create her beautiful art. She is known for a warm personality that manages to bring out the depth of her subjects. Book your personal session with her today.

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements for management• Designed and created signs and whiteboard visual displays for the manufacturing floor using a Neahaus vinyl printer and GeminiCP software• Processed payroll for 238 hourly Union employees through PeopleSoft• Monitored all hourly employee vacations, absences, and training hours• Drafted and issued disciplinary notices to Union employees

Grand Ledge, Michigan

• Photographed customers and conducted studio sales• Ordered supplies and photo equipment, and obtained creative props for studio use• Booked photo sessions and confirmed all appointments while maintaining current customer records

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Inventoried sales stock, priced merchandise, and placed orders for retail items• Assisted customers over the phone on photo-related inquires or photographic problems• Monitored Accounts Payable and Receivables for vendors and customers• Trained new employees on sales transactions and customer service

Grand Ledge, Michigan

• Greeted customers and provided onsite concierge service during their visit• Inventoried stock, redemption items, and food products for events• Discussed and scheduled group reservations for birthday parties and company outings• Trained new employees to operations, sales transactions, and customer service