Shelby Bartels

Experience

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  Fossil

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2012

  Sales Associate

  Work sales floor, assist in sales team leadership, and manage the cash wrap. Handle returns and restock the sales floor. Assist with floor sets and new displays.

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  Maverick Productions

  May 2011 - Apr 2013

  Traditions Chair

  As Traditions Chair, I was in charge of planning and implementing 2 campus traditions at the University of Nebraska-Omaha: Homecoming and March Mavness. Each week-long event focused on school spirit and brought lectures, entertainment, and competition to the student body.The goal was to involve faculty, staff, and alumni in each event (particularly Homecoming). I collaborated with Student Government, Greek organizations, and other campus groups to form teams and host competitions and events throughout the weeks.A big part of the Traditions Chair position was developing a theme to run throughout Homecoming Week. I had the opportunity to chair "Under the Big Top" and "Let the Games Begin" in 2011 and 2012.I had the unique opportunity to work with many campus administrators, including the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Admissions. We specifically collaborated on traditions such as the parade and sporting events. Show less

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  Ready or Knot

  May 2012 - Jul 2013

  Social Media & Events Intern

  Create blog posts relating to bridal fashion, boutique events, and wedding planning. Update Facebook and Twitter account. Plan boutique events including bridal fair participation and Hitched Happy Hours.-Hitched Happy Hour: An open-house centered around a bridal or bridesmaids trunk show. Responsibilities include choosing a theme, food, and decoration. PR event through Facebook, Twitter, and MailChimp. Contact local vendors and arrange for their participation in the event.

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  The Thompson Center

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  On-Site Event Assistant

  Provide on-site event assistance for a variety of events including weddings, holiday parties, business meetings, and conferences. Set up all A/V equipment prior to events. Work with catering to ensure proper event set-up.

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  PlanitOmaha

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Event Assistant

  Assist event managers with mail merges, ordering event products, assisting with event estimates, and event execution. Maintain office by answering phones, greeting guests, and assisting with daily tasks.-TD Ameritrade National Conference 2013 (San Diego, CA): Assisted in the registration of 3,000 conference guests; assisted with room sets and banquet seating; flipped and set the ballroom for the Pat Benetar concert; assisted in stuffing 3,000 registration packets with exhibitor collateral.-Landmark Booth (Affiliated Foods): Co-developed a Costa Rican themed booth for a convention to attract potential new clients.-Circle of Caring 2013, Children's Hospital: Contacted all vendors including florist, caterer, and valet service to coordinate an awards banquet for Children's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Created a production schedule for setup, tear down, and staffing. Estimated the event and planned all details within a small budget for 130 guests.Other experience & skills:- Contact and work with caterers, photographers, florists, and other vendors to deliver what the client wants, schedule setup & teardown, stay within budget, and ensure smooth transitions- Customize event menus, entertainment, décor, and room layout to match the client’s vision- Create donation cards, flyers, and other event marketing materials with InDesign- Investigate and evaluate out of town entertainment and vendors for large corporate meetings including restaurants, museums, sporting events, shopping centers, and rental companies- Diagram room layouts to include all vendors, staging, audio/visual equipment, and banquet tables- Coordinate with facility managers at CenturyLink Center, Creighton University, Children’s Hospital, hotels, and resorts on food & beverage, room layout, and audio/visual services Show less

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  Omaha World-Herald

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Custom Publishing & Events Coordinator

  Coordinate Omaha World-Herald events including:Wedding Essentials Idea ShowSmart Energy ExpoKidzExploreWedding Essentials Bridal UniversityMidlands International Auto ShowTaste of Home Cooking SchoolWork with Custom Publishing on events pertaining to Omaha World-Herald publications including Wedding Essentials, Inspired Living Omaha, and Momaha.Research entertainment options relevant to kids ages 10 and younger for KidzExplore. This means communicating with agents, comedians, DJ's, and other entertainers throughout the country.Budget for decor, entertainment, facilities, etc. while keeping the bottom line and growing the margin of profit with every event. Develop and design marketing for events through radio, billboard, Pandora, & Facebook. Specifically, contribute in writing radio and television ads geared towards target audience, laying out newspaper ads, and designing Facebook ads. With Facebook ads, I determine the end goal (more likes, higher traffic, follower engagement) and fine-tune the ad to that goal.Connect with event attendees through event-specific Facebook pages.Coordinate with exhibitors on booth design, move in, set up, & day of show execution. My job is to constantly communicate with exhibitors to ensure their electrical, space, and rental needs are met.Create a production schedule for each event.Coordinate with facility managers at the Mid-America Center, CenturyLink Center Omaha, Embassy Suites, and more on food & beverage, set up & tear down, electricity, etc.Collaborate with graphic designers to produce attention-grabbing, effective newspaper ads, programs, websites, posters, and email blasts for all events.Create proposals for potential sponsors and work with them throughout the event to achieve their goals, whether it is selling product, increasing brand awareness, or increasing store traffic.Interview and evaluate potential summer intern candidates through in-person interviews, resumes and social media profiles. Show less

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  Attitude on Food

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2017

  Event Producer

  At Attitude on Food I specialize in planning weddings, corporate events and fundraisers. I am responsible for approximately 5 events per week and 175 events per year with guest counts ranging from 15 - 450. My responsibilities can include menu design, creating a floor plan, coordinating with other vendors, ordering rentals and managing venue set up.Coordinate details of client events including menus, rentals, staff and timelines using Total Party Planner, a cloud-based catering software.Diagram room layouts in All Seated to include all guest seating, food & beverage tables, staging, entertainment and additional equipment while also leaving ample space for foot trafficCommunicate effectively with clients via written and verbal channels throughout the entire sales and planning process.Draw up event estimates based on the given budget and review with the client.Track personal and company-wide sales numbers by month and year using Microsoft Excel.Work with local venue managers to ensure all city and state regulations are adhered to in areas of food, beverage and entertainment.Network with event and corporate professionals to grown client base.Design marketing materials for national websites, local wedding & business magazines, and our exclusive partnership with Scoular Ballroom.Design company booth for annual Omaha-area bridal show. This includes choosing booth size, layout, and aesthetic design. I develop communication tactics to engage brides at the show and follow up emails to continue the conversation after the show.Provide administrative support to company owners. Show less

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  Milford Real Estate Group

  May 2017 - Dec 2018

  Administrative Assistant
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  Lovestruck Events

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2022

  • Associate Planner

    May 2020 - Oct 2022

  • Event Manager

    Jan 2019 - May 2020
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  Elle Seals Events

  Nov 2022 - now

  Event Manager