Experience

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  Mohegan tribe of indians of connecticut

  Jun 2008 - Jan 2011

  Summer docent

  Tasks included: Organizing files, scanning and sorting documents, event planning, research and communication with vendors for events.

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  Mohegan tribe of indians of connecticut

  Jun 2012 - Jan 2012

  Lead docent

  As lead intern my overall objective was to lead my group of 10 interns to plan and execute a variety of cultural trips, events and the week long wigwam festival for the Mohegan Tribe. I managed to create consistency in completing all projects and deliverables on-time by effectively planning and delegating tasks to ensure the success of each event or trip. This position was a great opportunity to utilize my organizational skills along with my ability to lead people effectively.

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  Southern new hampshire university

  Nov 2012 - May 2013

  Program director

  Program Director was a strong leadership position consisting of leading my team, researching opportunities and planning events. These events were created to encourage student involvement on campus along with working to build a campus community overall. Tasks included event planning, operations, supervision, and the creation of advertisements to promote each event.

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  Better val-u supermarkets

  Jan 2013 - May 2015

  Social media manager

  Coordinating all social media sites including three Facebook pages and a Twitter account for Better Val-U Supermarkets and Jerry's Supermarkets. I have been able to create increases of over 200 followers in just one years time and a 400% increase in page engagement by advertising, promoting, developing and posting compelling content.

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  Mohegan sun

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2013

  Advertising and marketing intern

  During this internship I was able to write and develop copy for both radio and print advertisements to promote the casino and its offerings. With this, I needed to create activation briefs for firms to publish advertising content via web, radio, and print. I also worked to proof read and edit press releases and other advertising materials for before publication. Lastly I created slogans and advertising foam core which were utilized throughout the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT.

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  Mohegan holding company, llc

  May 2014 - Jan 2014

  Business diversification intern

  My position as an intern is to work closely with the Business Diversification team within the Mohegan Tribal Government Offices, along with the non-gaming businesses the Mohegan Tribe is a part of. As an intern I research franchise opportunities by contacting executives of franchises and other franchise owners to find costs, target demographics, ideal real estate and other beneficial information. I also create informational packets and presentations describing business opportunities which I then share with the CEO and COO of the Mohegan Tribe along with the Tribal Council and Diversification team. In addition to these tasks I construct job descriptions for future employees, complete state business applications, help to create the social media plans for future franchises and research laws, requirements and employee insurance information for business investments. Mostrar menos

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  Rx green solutions

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2014

  Marketing intern

  As a Marketing Intern for Rx Green Solutions I assist in product package development, along with aid in retail marketing research and consumer insights, and marketing collateral research and production. I also assist in social media strategy and campaigns, online blog research, event planning and coordinating event logistics, and supporting marketing and sales operations.

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  Eastern connecticut performing arts association

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2017

  Website administrator

  • Creating a website with both the board and their audiences visions and needs in mind • Designing and developing compelling content keeping viewers engaged and interested in the organization • Working closely with the Board of Directors to implement a constant and effective vision of ECPAA • Consistent posting, updates, and changes so all content is both up to date and relevant • Attending various events and meetings to both volunteer and gather photos and information for the website Mostrar menos

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  Grainger

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  Territory sales representative

  • Responsible for the sale of industrial supply goods of designated territory. M etand exceeded revenue and profit targets.• Met with customers in sales territory to understand and solve their evolvingneeds. Performed cold calling and prospecting to generate sales.• Initiated sales from old accounts and created relationships with existingaccounts to develop opportunities for business expansion within 250+ accounts .

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  Mohegan holding company, llc

  Jan 2016 - Nov 2021

  • Develop the marketing strategy and plans for up to 7 companies under the Mohegan Holding portfolio.• Oversee a team responsible for graphic design, marketing analysis, email marketing, web development, and social media. • Review all marketing materials, creative, copy, social media, advertisements, and marketing analysis reports. • Manage marketing and social media calendar and deadline schedule for multi-year marketing plan. • Execute brand development strategies for website, social media presence, commercials, product testing panels, brand voice, and photo-shoots.• Work directly with third party marketing agencies, media companies, and local communication organizations to develop and execute marketing efforts benefitting overall branding, community outreach, and customer acquisition.• Negotiate trade, book ad space, and responsible for the final review of all media before release.• Produce and present weekly and monthly marketing analysis deliverables for Board of Directors and Executive Team. Leverage data to recommend marketing strategies, incentives, and programs to promote sales growth. Provide feedback from past campaigns to optimize future performance. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Accounts Payable, Construction, and Project Management) to ensure strong communication during projects, meet budget restrictions, and guarantee brand fluidity.• Develop technology solutions to streamline business activities from online ordering, online gift card sales, and phone systems. Build gift card sales from $0 up to $36K/month.• Responsible for creating loyalty membership program with over 17K members and generates up to 81% of sales.• Conduct member surveys to assess our loyalty program, offerings, and initiatives and create plan to strengthen member engagement, loyalty, and retention. Mostrar menos • Designed and implemented marketing materials through digital, print, and mailmedia for the 7 major brands within the Mohegan portfolio. Responsible forcreative, copy, advertisements, and press releases .• Served as sole social media manager for brands including Pasta Vita, Arooga’s,Jersey Mike’s Subs, Smashburger, Mohegan Renewable Energy, KOTATechnologies, and Myron Mixon BBQ Pellets.• Created social media schedules, conceptualized and created content, andresponsible for all social media engagement.• Performed engagement analysis, tracked followers, and quantified performance.Reported market activity to management by monitoring and analyzing ROI forcampaigns. Recommended strategy for future campaigns.• Served as point of contact for all real estate projects. Collaborated with internaland external stakeholders throughout development of projects to ensuredeadlines were met.• Manage all real estate projects within Mohegan Holding. Serve as the point of contact for architects and contractors during all phases of obtaining and developing new properties while managing existing properties. Opened 20 locations in under 4 years. • Responsible for the review and decision making for new business locations for Mohegan brands. Review LOIs, collaborate with the legal team, manage the security on each property, and oversee the maintenance contracts. Mostrar menos • Worked alongside management to learn and be trained on all staff functions,operations, management viewpoints, and company policies and practices thataffected each phase of business. Gained departmental and operationalunderstanding through on the ground experience to assist with the transition intoa manager role in the future.• Completed a training rotation with multiple operational departments in order tolearn functional aspects of the organization .• Gathered data on company culture and oversaw initiates to improve team moraland promote a positive working en vironment.• Participated in interviewing, hiring , and training of employees during the start-upphase of each new store location . Mostrar menos

  • Marketing Manager

    Nov 2017 - Nov 2021

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Manager Trainee

    Jan 2016 - Nov 2016
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  On the move realty llc

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2024

  Realtor

  TOP 1% REALTOR in CT

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  Griswold public schools

  Jan 2018 - now

  Alumni board chair
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  Socialmedia.org

  Nov 2021 - now

  Board member

  SocialMedia.org is the confidential, vendor-free membership organization for people leading social media at major companies.

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  Mohegan

  Nov 2021 - now

  Social media department manager
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  Kazantzis real estate llc

  Jun 2024 - now

  Realtor
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  Eastern connecticut performing arts association

  Jul 2024 - now

  Advisory committee member