Katlin Strange

Experience

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  Texas Roadhouse

  Oct 2008 - Jul 2011

  Legendary Store Marketer

  •Tracked and increased sales goals by 7.93% in q3 and 4.78% q4 as compared to 2011 •Increased guest counts by 6% in q3 through promotions and sponsorships throughout the community •Planned, promoted, and successfully hosted an Anniversary Party-raised weekend guest counts and profit goals by $25,000•Hosted a luncheon for Habitat for Humanity, raising $150 through donations

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  Gator Greetings

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Account Executive

  Drive revenue by maintaining and positioning inventory based on seasonality•Expedited multiple gift shows•Increased customer base by 75% through gift shows•Grew business revenues by 21% with acquisition of new customers•Serviced a client portfolio•Developed and executed marketing campaigns•Responsible for increasing social media presence

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  Wynnchurch Capital

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2015

  •Produced and edited external sales presentations and communications, including pitch books and case studies, deal sources, management teams and other third parties•Effectively communicated the firm’s message, investment interests and investment criteria to direct and indirect deal sources•Developed and execute strategic marketing plans, including monthly HTML emails, press releases, and mailers resulting in increased market exposure and acquisition opportunities•Coordinated and oversaw large yearly offsite events for CEOs and employees•Maintained CRM database and run reports based on CRM data•Supported the origination team in organizing offsite networking events•Assisted with the integrating and maintaining our deal pipelines through the use of Salesforce CRM Show less •Make travel arrangements for President, Partners, Managing Directors and other executives•Support the accounting department by breaking down the American Express reports, getting files ready for yearly audits•Assist with the integrating and maintaining our deal pipelines through the use of Salesforce CRM•Implemented new Sharefile portal for Limited Partners current/potential and Portfolio Company documents•Helped streamline the hiring efforts of new associates and paperwork for new hiresWynnchurch Capital is an operationally focused private investment firm founded in 1999, with over $1 billion of equity capital under management and offices in Chicago, Detroit, and Toronto. Wynnchurch Capital differentiates itself by focusing on unique, overlooked, or underperforming companies. Wynnchurch Capital partners with founders and management of $50 million - $1 billion revenue North American headquartered businesses capable of creating value via an infusion of equity capital and operating expertise, not financial engineering. Our collaborative investment team has extensive experience in complex situations involving management-led buyouts, carve-outs, turnarounds, and restructurings. Focus areas include industrial products and services, automotive and transportation, building products, and energy services Show less

  • Marketing & Events Coordinator

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  • Administrative Assistant

    Jul 2012 - Apr 2015
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  Chicago Bears

  Apr 2015 - now

  • Develop and execute strategic event strategy for Fan Events and Game Day, including but not limited to, Draft Party, Family Fest, Training Camp and Watch Parties• Establish departmental goals and objectives that align with organizational initiatives• Collaborate with Corporate Sponsorship team to deliver unique opportunities for partners to engage with Bears Fans• Work with Analytics team to ensure event strategy aligns with event based goals and objectives• Work collaboratively with Game Entertainment Stakeholders to develop game themes each season• Write gameday script for Public Address Announcer that drives energy within the crowd and delivers on sponsor obligations• Supervise full-time employees, independent contractors • Establish annual budgets across multiple departments• Work collaboratively among departments to ensure success across all fan events and gameday entertainment Show less • Manage the Chicago Bears Drumline, Street Team, and Mascot Programs. This includes, but is not limited to, facilitation of administrative needs, supervision of team members, equipment and uniform ordering and maintenance, scheduling appearances, and other gameday and event logistics.• Manage the recruiting and hiring process for the Drumline, Street Team, and Mascot Program. • Oversee the promotion of our talent teams. This may include developing a promotional schedule, conducting cold calls and direct mailing.• Coordinate and execute entertainment plans for gamedays and events, including researching new and innovative opportunities for fan engagement and interaction. Show less

  • Director of Events and Game Presentation

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Talent and Event Manager

    Nov 2016 - Apr 2022

  • Events and Entertainment Coordinator

    Apr 2015 - Apr 2022