A 501c-3 organization, startupSTARK is a collaborative effort to connect & support a creative, tech, and entrepreneur culture, community, and startup ecosystem in Stark County, Ohio. Career Marketplace, StarkJobs.com, and AkronWorks.com joined the non-profit in August 2019.Administrative support to startupSTARK Board of Directors and staffManage day-to-day operations including invoicing, payment processing, payroll, and building management. Serve as the point of contact for all startupSTARK donors and tenants. Coordinate, manage, and promote all live and virtual job fairs.Promote and develop content for startupSTARK websites, social media, and advertising efforts.Develop content and submit grant applications on behalf of the Board.Program knowledge includes Salesforce.com, WordPress, Sendgrid, Brazen, SurveyMonkey, Microsoft Office, Google products, and more.As Event Coordinator, I plan and execute our job fair series in Akron and Canton. We host up to six events per year that consistently attract between 400-1,000 job seekers per event. I am responsible for coordinating all behind-the-scenes details for our events including contract negotiation with vendors, communication with vendors and customers, event marketing including online, email, print, and Social Media, on-site event management, and more.Awarded a Google Adwords for Non-Profits Grant in October 2020.

As the Sales & Event Coordinator, I manage day-to-day activities, supervise system development, develop and maintain client relationships, and handle staff needs. I also supervise the promotion of our websites using traditional media, online, email, and Social Media.I serve as the Event Coordinator for our job fair series in Akron and Canton. Career Marketplace hosts up to six events per year. Our events consistently attract between 400-1,000 job seekers per event. I am responsible for coordinating all behind-the-scenes details for our events including: Communication with vendors and customers Event marketing including online, email, print, and Social MediaOn-Site event managementIn addition to my regular duties, I assist our sister company, Top Echelon Network, with email marketing and reference checks for potential Network members.

Online since 1996, Career Marketplace, Inc. owns and operates over 200 profession and location-specific employment web sites.General ExperienceEvent Coordinator for our job fairs in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and New Philadelphia. Career Marketplace now hosts six events per year.Work with our sales team to assign sales leads and help maintain current client relationships. Manage promotion of our websites and events using traditional media, online, and Social Media.Web ExperienceDevelop and manage content for our job fair website, http://jobfairs.careermarketplace.com.Developed website content for www.JobBoardPlugin.com.

The Ananda Center is a non-profit arts advocacy organization in Massillon, OH. The Center specializes in promoting visual and performing arts.General DutiesDevelop and manage the promotion of events, classes, and workshops through the Center’s website (www.theanandacenter.org), Social Media, and traditional media.Serve on the planning committees for Center events including ArtSyrcus, Art Displaced: Neighborhood Natives, String (Guitar Festival), Choreographers Showcase, and more.

Manage customer service team. Develop action plans to improve sales numbers, forecast future sales growth, and assist in the hiring and training of sales associates.