Experience

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  Bellport country club

  Mar 2003 - Sept 2014

  • Operate events on & off premise for as large as 350 guests such as weddings, corporate functions, and banquets• Maintain 55 person employee schedule, develop team building to increase productivity and positivity in the workspace & coordinate quarterly training seminars for staff• Co-develop & integrate marketing department, control all social media outlets & redesign brochure & website• Negotiate & write wedding/event contracts, plan/host 4-8 daily sales meetings strategizing timelines, details and pricing• Order and maintain inventory of linens, cakes, ice sculptures, beverages and paper supplies weekly • Liase between clients, caterers and business owners for up to 8+ events during a given day Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Sept 2011 - Sept 2014

  • Waitress

    Mar 2003 - Aug 2011
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  Marcelle athletic complex at siena college

  Sept 2006 - May 2010

  Front desk

  Checked guests into the athletic facilityOversaw equipment rental to members and guestsStocked equipment and maintained cleanliness of front deskGave tours of the facility to guests and answered questions

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  The stakeholders foundation

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Grants research/writing intern

  • Research potential grant opportunities for the non-profit• Write grant proposals

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  Contract pharmacal corp

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2011

  Assistant manager - account services

  • Take orders from private label pharmaceutical companies and follow through providing status updates from input, through production, following up for payment to and finishing with shipping • Set up and host conference calls between CEO, CFO, Sales, Production, Operations & major corporate partners (CVS, Walgreens & Nature’s Bounty). Prepared product and sales data for all calls. • Grew my account responsibility from 10 to 25 accounts, and grew the business adding 3 new international accounts. • Partner with graphics team to generate packaging components to update aesthetics & comply with new standards• Generate weekly or daily inventory reports and analyze open order reports for accounts and provide updates regularly Show less

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  Soulcycle

  Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  Front desk

  -Provide high level customer service and hospitality to clients-Assist the Studio Management in daily studio tasks and projects-Maintain a positive attitude and take initiative-Provide support to the SoulCycle instructors to ensure a successful class check-in process-Work as a cohesive team with all SoulCycle staff members to ensure efficiency and camaraderie-Assist with the training and coaching of new hires for the front desk staff team-Maintain product knowledge for all studio retail operations-Maintain the distinct SoulCycle aesthetic, appearance, atmosphere and culture Show less

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  Life looks better in black blog

  Dec 2013 - now

  Freelance blogger

  Content strategy, creative direction, graphic design, copywriting, marketing solutions, and brand development

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  Eddie borgo

  May 2014 - Apr 2015

  Studio manager / executive assistant

  • Ensure the seamless operations of the studio with materials, appointments and events to support all departments with daily and urgent requests• Update and management of studio showroom schedules and Google calendars for Eddie Borgo and executives• Management of airline and hotel travel, ranging from booking, itineraries and research• Prepared & managed planning of special events (Holiday 2014 Sample Sale , Holiday Party, renovation projects)• Maintain internship program with 6-8 interns (update postings, intern manual, conduct interviews, evaluations)• Assist with Sales and preparation for quarterly market, assist with Press department meetings and sample trafficking• Daily posts of content to grow social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest) & increase awareness Show less

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  Marc jacobs

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  Receptionist / showroom coordinator

  • Update and management of showroom schedules using Lotus Notes• Liase with Facilities and IT Managers for showroom needs during construction• Report directly to Marc Jacobs Collection Design and Production Executives• Regulate internal and external meeting schedule within showroom• Recruit, screen and present prospective interns for Collection’s Design, Production and Sample teams • Arrange and oversee catering and car service for Production team during show/market season• Maintain aesthetic and presentation of showroom, order supplies for showroom and office Show less

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  Montauk brewing company

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2021

  • Operations Manager

    Feb 2017 - Jan 2021

  • Administrative Assistant

    Feb 2016 - Feb 2017
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  Montauk brewing company

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

  Operations manager
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  Glossier, inc.

  Jan 2017 - now

  Brand rep

  Brand rep and influencer for all Glossier products. Shop my link www.glossier.com/reps/ashleybyrd for 10% off 1st order and free shipping.

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  Poolside bags

  Mar 2017 - Jan 2021

  Operations and marketing
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  Chirp beauty

  Jan 2021 - now

  Owner - byrd knapp creative