Barbara Nolan

Barbara Nolan

Assistant Manager of Product Distribution

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sales Operations | Strategic Partnerships | Event Management

  • Education

    • Metropolitan State University of Denver

      2012 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hospitality, Tourism and Events

      Activities and Societies: - Event Elements, A Special Events club: May 2013 - 2014 - American Culinary Federation Colorado Chefs Association: Catering Staff, 2013 - HTE Department "Frosty's Feast" Silent Auction: Event Staff, 2013 - Career Invitational for Introductory HTE Students: Managed Exhibitors, 2013 - ESAC Study Abroad, International Conventions & Meetings: Prague, Czech Republic, June - August 2013 - National Western Stock Show Internship: Horse Show Special Events Intern, January 2014 I pursued a degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Events (HTE) with a Concentration in Events Management at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The HTE Program provided us many opportunities for hands on experiences managing real life events.

    • Red Rocks Community College

      2009 - 2011
  • Experience

    • Tommy Hilfiger

      Sept 2008 - Feb 2011
      Assistant Manager of Product Distribution

      - Inventory and organization of all retail items- Inspection of product displays and seasonal floor move operations- Dressing of all store mannequins - General cashier and customer relation services

    • American Eagle Outfitters

      Apr 2011 - Aug 2011
      Jewelry Expert, Cashier, Freight Distributer

      - Inventory of daily freight and back stocking- Managing the jewelry inventory and display- General cashier and customer relation services

    • Cost Cutters

      Jul 2012 - Nov 2012
      Hairstylist

      - Haircuts for both men, women and kids- Permeant services such as perms and color- Women's styling such as formal updos, curling/flat ironing, tinsel and feather applications, shampoos and blow drys- Educated clients on proper product knowledge for at home care- Performed opening and closing operations

    • Floyd's 99 Barbershop

      Apr 2013 - Jul 2016
      Hairstylist

      - Provide professional advice on hair care and product knowledge- Product marketing, sales, customer relations, cashier- Perform haircuts, chemical services, formal undo’s, hairstyling/shampooing

    • National Western Stock Show

      Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
      Horse Show Events Production Intern

      - Involved in the production of 16 events and created the event production schedules, order of go, and rider bios for the announcers and crew for all ticketed events- Collaborated with the marketing department to create ticketed event covers and content for social medias- Managed the organization, inventory and procurement of all show ribbons for the year- Responsible for the delivery and execution of contracts for payouts for each event

    • National Western Stock Show

      Dec 2014 - Jan 2015

      - Assisted in five ticketed productions- Worked closely with judges, announcers, volunteers, and performers to relay arena and paddock information during performance- Oversaw the paddock during the show and ensured all riders/performers were prepared and ready to enter the arena on time. - Managed WSSA membership transactions and distribution/inventory of all credentials- Assisted the accounting department with submitting all deposits and settling credit card transactions daily- Created guides on how to process Memberships and effectively find answers/operate the front desk

      • Back of House Show Coordinator

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      • Executive Office Receptionist

        Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
    • National Western Stock Show

      Sept 2015 - May 2021

      - Stewarded and managed a portfolio of 50+ corporate partners totaling more than $1,500,000 in cash and $430,000 in trade assets annually- Developed sponsor proposals/materials for existing and new partners- Evaluated and reviewed single and multiyear sponsor contracts- Managed all sponsor assets, invoicing, and inventory for National Western Stock Show, Rodeo All-Star, and Denver County Fair annually- Oversaw trade show move in/out, hospitality events, appreciation performances, in-market and in-arena activations, and special events- Designed and presented event recaps to all partners in-person and virtually- Managed the promotion and production of various events such as Cinch Equicross Scholarship Event and Children’s Hospital CO Stick Horse Rodeo- Supervised department interns and delegated tasks accordingly- Fostered internal department relationships to achieve contractual asset success and explore future growth opportunities Show less - Managed WSSA membership transactions and distribution/inventory of all credentials- Maintained RSVP list for the Red Meat Club dinner and checked in guests- Assisted the accounting department with submitting all deposits and settling credit card transactions daily- Planned and organized the 2015 Company picnic at the Denver Zoo and the 2015 Company Christmas Party- Organized and maintained the main reception area, mail area and supply closet for all staff/guests to utilize- Created guides on how to process Memberships and effectively find answers/operate the front desk Show less - Assisted with proposal development for potential shows and created show production checklists and schedules- Prepared floor plans for various shows using Microsoft Visio and SketchUp- Met with clients to facilitate on-site walk-thrus of the complex to give client the best visual representation of their show hosted at National Western- When working shows, interacted with show clients, vendors, and guests to assure their satisfaction with the show and if we could do anything to further meet their expectations Show less

      • Account Manager, Strategic Partnerships

        Jun 2016 - May 2021
      • Executive Office Receptionist

        Sept 2015 - May 2016
      • Complex Shows Assistant

        Sept 2015 - May 2016
    • Elle B. Salon

      May 2021 - Aug 2022
      Hairstylist

      - Perform detailed consultations to determine clients wants/needs for the desired service- Educate clients on technique and product for styling and care of hair- Provide an open, comfortable, and safe place for client to be themselves - Services provided range from all types of Haircutting, Chemical services such as Highlighting, Color, and Permanent Waving, Formal Hairstyling, and various types of Hair Extension services- Manage client appointments through the use of Phorest Booking applications as well as providing smooth check-out process at the front desk Show less

    • Fitness In The City

      Jun 2021 - now
      Group Fitness Instructor

      - Produce customized fitness programs for our group fitness classes- Demonstrate and train members during fitness classes that are in session- Curate playlists that are fun and full of variety for each type of class- Oversee and create content for our social media pages- Plan and organize internal and external fitness events such as in house Fitness Brunches and SnowShape at Red Rocks Amphitheater through a partnership with Denver Arts and Venues

    • National Cattlemen's Beef Association

      Oct 2022 - now

      Successes:- Built brand new Sponsorship Proposal Deck, enhancing client presentations - Expanded sales inventory by 109%, which accounted for 38% of current yearly revenue and 56% of projected revenue- Collaboration on the creation and design of a New Business Overview brochure for the sales team to educate potential clients- Incorporated Business Summaries to be attached with sales agreements to ensure clarity of sponsorship deliverables, terms of agreement, and investment- Collaborated with the Communications team: ▪ Updated Media Kit: improved advertising opportunities, design, functionality, and pricing evaluation ▪ Creation of an interactive mock digital publication catalog showing digital advertising asset capabilities- Developed a new Recap Template for post-event proof of performance (POP) reviews- Created tracking tools to manage status updates of fulfillment progress and tracking performance stats- Implemented a new system to streamline the process for requesting, creating, and approving new sponsorship opportunities- Worked with IT team to create new contact mailing lists for email campaigns generated from Salesforce ▪ Doubled Corporate Partnership subscriber audience and increased Open Rate by 66%- Developed new sponsorship levels for clients, enhancing the partnership's value proposition- Designed and administered post-event surveys to gather feedback and improve future sponsorships- Created a comprehensive post-event report, including event attendance, survey results, multi-media metrics, and attendee demographics- Produced department graphics for various purposes, including enter-to-wins, event materials, and proposal/recap decks- Improved meeting efficiency by implementing a structured meeting agenda to track questions, ideas, and tasks- Built Event Photo Storage Portal through the company's Digital Asset Manager- Designed team SharePoint site to improve operational efficiency and cross-collaboration with other teams Show less Responsibilities:- Proposal Writing: Collaborate with Events & Communications team to improve current/develop new sponsorship and advertising opportunities, expanding revenue streams- Marketing Material Design: Work with the Creative team to design comprehensive marketing materials to support sales initiatives- Email Campaign Management: Manage the production and distribution of three (3) monthly/weekly newsletters and track performance- Operations Management: Manage the design and functionality of team SharePoint site, creating document libraries, inventory lists, and content schedulers. Facilitate team meeting and track agenda notes- Sales Audits: Manage content schedulers and produce salesforce reports to track fulfillment accuracy- Account Management: Oversee Internal Department accounts to manage media within our communication publications Show less

      • Associate Director, Sales Operations

        Oct 2024 - now
      • Sales Operations Manager

        Oct 2022 - Oct 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Beef Quality Assurance Certificate

      National Cattlemen's Beef Association
      Nov 2023
    • Email Marketing

      HubSpot Academy
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Hairstyling License

      DORA - Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
      Dec 2010
    • Masters of Beef Advocacy Certificate

      National Cattlemen's Beef Association
      May 2023
    • Personal Trainer Certification (PTC)

      American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
      Aug 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Barbara Nolan
      19 and Over CSHA Champion Colorado Stock Horse Association Sep 2012 Highest awarded points rider in the Colorado Stock Horse Association open horse show series