Ariel Tesch

Experience

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  Texas A&M University Press

  Aug 2009 - Sept 2011

  Marketing & Advertising Assistant

  ● Drafted and disseminated news releases and media pitches to promote public awareness of book release. ● Gathered author endorsements for book release. ● Contributed to social networking and multimedia initiatives.

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  On The Flipside Mobile Flipbook Studio

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2014

  Event & Social Media Manager

  ● Spearheaded all marketing and promotions with associated businesses.● Assisted with event planning, logistics, and contracts year-round. ● Produced and conducted presentations to recruit future clients and sponsors.

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  Petroleum ETC

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2013

  Event Coordinator

  ● Oversaw training and logistics for Professional Development in oil and gas industry. ● Developed budgets and kept event costs within the allocated budget for over ten events annually. ● Collaborated with industry experts and committees to execute conferences. ● Accommodated all travel arrangements for speakers and partners.

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  Bryan Broadcasting Corporation

  Dec 2013 - May 2016

  Content Coordinator

  ● In charge of gathering and securing content, interviewing, writing, and proofing ahead of submission deadlines for 15+ annual magazines. ● Maintained multiple annual budgets for each magazine ranging from $8,000 to $50,000.● Mentored a team of three part-time employees and two interns.● Managed three trade shows to market publications yearly.

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  Ashley & Co.

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2016

  Contract Wedding Planner & Event Designer

  ● Collaborated closely with customers and vendors to organize and finalize the timeline.● Created budgets and kept event costs within the allocated budget. ● Effectively managed issues while resolving last-minute emergencies arose. ● Guided one intern and one assistant coordinator at each wedding or event.

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  Greater Waco Chamber

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2018

  Sports & Special Events Coordinator

  ● Directly supported and assisted the Director of Sports & Special Events to execute 14+ annual major events.● Developed 14+ budgets each ranging from $50,000 to over $500,000 while maintaining costs within the allocated budget.● Designed and implemented Leading Waco Women Summit Series to celebrate, empower and develop female leaders in the Waco community.● Spearheaded the marketing of events through web, email marketing, and social media. ● Managed interns and 1000+ volunteers annually.● Used data analytics to evaluate the success of programs and ROI.● Created program manuals for each major event to streamline operational plans. Show less

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  Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

  Dec 2018 - Oct 2022

  Program Specialist II

  ● Guides the creation of responsive professional development programs based on stakeholder feedback on current skill gaps.● Identifies and maintains existing strategic partnerships with local, state, and federal government agencies, stakeholders, as well as small businesses and corporations.● Plan, market, and implement 25+ programs each year in-person, digitally, and hybrid.● Facilitates the integration of Application Programming Interface between data management systems.● Works with the Office of Risk, Ethics, and Compliance to provide a safe environment that meets legal requirements and reflect the University core values.● Oversee data management systems and use data analytics to increase attendance.● Creates and maintains budgets for each event across multiple departments, centers and colleges ranging from $10,000 to $600,000+.● Work in-conjunction with the Department of Defense to assist with summits on Securing Defense Critical Supply Chain in Texas.● Conceptualize and develop all aspects of the annual Texas Science and Engineering Fair for over 4,000 attendees, 200+ judges, 200+ volunteers yearly while working closely with the Texas Workforce Commission and 14 Regional Directors.● Manage specialized program communications and marketing materials for each program. Show less

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  Texas A&M University

  Oct 2022 - now

  Program Manager