Kimberly Rodriguez

Experience

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  Chings Hot Wings

  Oct 2011 - May 2017

  Cashier
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  Westin Hotels & Resorts

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2016

  Guest Services

  •Check in guest according to the Starwood Preferred Guest Welcome Standard•Direct calls and reservations•Handle guest request•Build loyalty•Administer amenities

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  Brandee Evans (Choreographer)

  May 2015 - Nov 2015

  Public Relations Specialist

  •Assist w/ multiple forms of social media marketing (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)•Organize contacts•Promote events•Researching competitors and create opportunities

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  Sports Twist

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

  Public Relations Associate

  •Assist in developing and contributing to public relations and marketing activities•Communication and collaboration with news media to pitch news stories•Developing and implementing social media strategy for clients•Assist with event planning implementation

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  Expeditors

  Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

  Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Administrative Support: Provided support to general manager, department director and receptionist. Scheduled and sent itineraries for lodging and car rental for incoming executives and managers from other offices. Managed mail correspondence and accounting invoices for customers. Sustain warehouse supplies, schedule routine maintenance and more.• Human Resources: Conducted interviews and researched possible prospects for positions. Ensured new hire's desk was prepared and IT completed tasks. Assisted with staff pictures and off-boarding process.• Scheduling & Event Coordination: Organized special events for staff such as meetings, food truck day, holiday parties, breakfast, lunches and outings. Negotiate with vendors and ensure efficiency day of. Show less

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  Free Signal TV

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2017

  Brand Ambassador
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  Cynthia Daniels & Company

  Mar 2017 - now

  • Event Planning: Responsible for organizing and coordinating large-scale events such as galas, festivals, expositions/trade shows, corporate and social events in high volumes. Work with clients to execute their vision for the event. Oversee the management of event budget and goal setting to ensure each events success. • Project Management: Implement and coordinate strategic event objectives. Take the lead on multiple large-scale events and responsibilities given to team members. Manage staff, vendors and volunteers. Meet with venues to assess event logistics needs. • Development: Send correspondence, proposals, gift acknowledgment letters and reports on behalf of Cynthia Daniels & Company. Coordinate production and distribution of marketing materials for sponsorship packages. Create strategies for integrating events and event donors. Show less • Campaign Strategy: Create a timeline of content related to events and other upcomingactivities or appearances. Stay up-to-date on new social media tools, techniques, andbest practices.• Social Media Manager: Maintain overall social media and content calendar for the brandand execute against it. Post all content across all social channels as well as contributingto development of content concepts from idea to completion. Manage engagement withsocial audience, including comments and direct message moderation/responses.• Insight Reporting: Monitored analytic reports to maintain/improve relevant content andincrease engagement. Measure and track the success and trends of our posts on variousplatforms through data analysis. Show less

  • Assistant Event Manager

    Mar 2017 - now

  • Social Media Manager

    Mar 2017 - Dec 2023
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  Braid Nation Salon

  May 2017 - Mar 2020

  Brand Manager

  Promotions & Event Planning: Coordinate and host social activities and media events to recruit clientele and build brand awareness. Responsible for executing grassroots marketing promotions at community events and festivals. Communicate daily with clients' target market. Strengthen their value by creating a memorable experience through individual communication.Product & Brand Strategy: Guide strategic direction for marketing, public relations, and communication efforts related to Braid Nation Salon. Create and maintain communication strategies and products for internal and external stakeholders.Marketing Manager: Responsible for creating and sending detailed emails/newsletters to subscribers to maintain relationships, consistent engagement, and build an audience. Managed and developed advertising campaigns to increase visibility within the community. Show less

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  Darrell Castle & Associates PLLC

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2020

  • Social Media Engagement: Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms based on marketing trends. Designed and implemented social media strategy and calendar to align with business goals. • Content Creator: Generated and published daily content that created more visibility, upheld reputation and built loyalty. Developed editorial calendar for various social media platforms. Sent effective written communication on behalf of the company based on customers’ needs or concerns. • Insight Reporting: Monitored analytic reports to maintain/improve relevant content and increase engagement. Developed recommendations based on analysis and applied them according to the company’s needed reach. Show less • Legal Support: Efficiently work alongside attorneys to amend, draft and file motions, orders and other documents. Ensure reliable and easy to navigate record keeping, maintain database and client files. • Administrative Assistance: Aid office coordinator with front office duties including, but not limited to, answering phones, scheduling/adjusting appointments, managing calendars, distributing mail and emails, greet clients, screen calls and more. Edited, printed and distributed weekly court calendar and meeting reports. • Customer Service: Resolve any issues with existing and previous clients. Escalate problems and assure the best resolution for clients while maintaining the capabilities of the firm. Inform clients of services that may improve their case and situation. Show less • Legal Support: Efficiently work alongside attorneys to amend, draft and file motions, orders and other documents. Ensure reliable and easy to navigate record keeping, maintain database and client files. • Administrative Assistance: Aid office coordinator with front office duties including, but not limited to, answering phones, scheduling/adjusting appointments, managing calendars, distributing mail and emails, greet clients, screen calls and more. Edited, printed and distributed weekly court calendar and meeting reports. • Customer Service: Resolve any issues with existing and previous clients. Escalate problems and assure the best resolution for clients while maintaining the capabilities of the firm. Inform clients of services that may improve their case and situation. Show less

  • Social Media Manager

    Mar 2018 - Sept 2020

  • Paralegal

    Oct 2017 - Sept 2020

  • Paralegal Legal Assistant

    Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
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  Jewelistic

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

  Founder & CEO

  Customize jewelry to significantly serve anyone’s fashion & lifestyle needs.

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  Monumental Marketing Management

  Mar 2018 - Nov 2022

  Director Of Operations

  Administrative Assistance: Provided support to the Owner/CEO. Maintained office supplies/materials and back-end requirements. Conducted research, stored files electronically, handled correspondence, expense reports, and more.Digital Coordination: Managed social media accounts to sustain and develop organic engagement. Created a content calendar with captions and graphics. Managed website and made edits to maintain relevance. Implemented ideas for showcasing previous work, services, and overall company goals.Event Activation/Management: Coordinated in-person and virtual events for the company and our clients from idea to execution. This includes all planning aspects, budgeting, billing, promotion, talent, and more. Host/Moderated meetings when necessary. Monitored events to ensure efficiency and troubleshoot any onset issues. Show less

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  Created FWD

  Jun 2020 - now

  Founder & CEO

  Event Production | Event Promotion | Project ManagementServicing individuals, small businesses & global brands.

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  Say It Prints

  Jul 2020 - now

  Founder & CEO
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  Loss Prevention Services, LLC

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Human Resources Coordinator

  • On-boarding Management: Performs routine tasks required to administer humanresources for nine different companies. Sit in on interviews, take notes and assesscandidates per the job description. Make request for the necessary documentationneeded to complete processing. • Audit: Complete audits for each company in order to maintain compliance as needed.Place calls and send emails to current staff and managers depending on data pulled.• Project Management: Administer a variety of tasks as assigned by Chief of HumanResources and Development Officer in order to sustain a level work week. Show less

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  VytoCor Web Solutions

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Social Media Specialist
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  Global Education Group

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  Program Manager

  Program Management: Implement the planning, implementation, and evaluation/outcomes measurement functions related to multiple Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Education (CE) activities simultaneously. Assist in the handling and organizing of materials to ensure the delivery of the most necessary elements of every project in a defined scope, quality, time frame, and cost constraintsConflict Resolution: Quickly resolute any onset issues, whether expected or unexpected. Problem solves to reach workable solutions with little or no reinforcement.Stakeholder Management: Ensure compliance is met on each activity according to the funder's requirements. Interface with internal staff, external partners, education funders, and other stakeholders. Show less

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  Outward Hound

  Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

  Social Media Manager

  Content Creation: Produce on-brand content for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter that targets a specific audience. Conduct research to obtain the wants and needs of the end-users.Community Management: Respond to customers’ comments and direct messages promptly. Report any feedback to the customer service team to maintain company values.Copyright: Generate copy for all social media platforms to promote blog posts, products, and more. Optimize content according to the company’s audience behaviors and campaign plan. Show less

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  New Memphis

  Jan 2022 - now

  Recruitment: Drive recruitment efforts for programs, leading outreach to prospects and serving as a program ambassador to partner companies and organizations. Facilitate meetings, sessions, or events in support of program recruitment, pursuing conversations with priority Embark and Fellows nominees to activate them to apply.Program Support: Build annual calendar of classes for programs, vetting dates, times, and venues with vendors and facilitators. Arrange venues, catering, and materials. Help coordinate content, including speakers, facilitators, and event technology. Manage expenses to established budget and order and inventory program supplies as needed.Event Management: Manage planning logistics such as research, vendor management, registration, arranging venues, catering, branded materials and more. Provide on-site support, coordinate content, including speakers, facilitators, and event technology. Maintain established budget, reconcile billing, order, and inventory supplies as needed. Manage post-event communications with attendees to meet survey goals. Show less Program Management: Support the design and execution of New Memphis leadership programs’ initiatives. Maintain clear, consistent, and effective communications with program participants and recent graduates.Event Support: Secure external vendors, venues, facilitators, and guest speakers. Provide on-site support and capture events through quotes, photos, video, or other storytelling tools. Complete setup, breakdown and any unexpected issues that could arise.Relationship Manager: Build and grow relationships with local nonprofit organizations that can be supported by New Memphis program participants and graduates. Identify and vet nonprofits who need to recruit board talent. Show less

  • Outreach & Support Manager for Leadership Programs

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Leadership Program Specialist

    Jan 2022 - Jun 2022