Meghan Phillips

Experience

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  BrandEra Inc.

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2005

  Marketing Assistant/Intern

  - Responsible for on-site event coordination, marketing, public relations, advertising, client service, mediarelations, project implementation, strategic planning, office management- Coordinated client events in Dallas, TX, Las Vegas, NV, and Sturgis, SD

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  Strokers Dallas

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2011

  Marketing Manager

  - Responsible for developing and overseeing all marketing, advertising and public relations initiatives, in-storepromotions and event coordination for three related businesses- Coordinate local and national trade shows, special appearances, travel arrangements; obtain all necessarypermits in destination cities- Secure vendors for special events and shows; work closely with City of Dallas- Serve as liaison with civic, non-profit and philanthropic organizations within the Dallas/Fort Worth area- Represent Strokers Dallas on Dallas/Fort Worth Area Tourism Council (2006-2008)- Create and update corporate website, coordinate email blasts, manage online retail store- Worked as on-air radio personality for nationally broadcast weekly talk radio show (2001-2008)- Serve as media spokesperson on local and national levels- Develop annual marketing and promotions budget and plans- Act as one of the main characters on reality show based on the business (Ma's Roadhouse on TruTV; aired Sept-Oct 2010) Show less

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  The Fort Worth Club

  Sept 2011 - Oct 2024

  -Book, plan and coordinate over 50 wedding and wedding-related events each year-Meet with brides, wedding planners and vendors to coordinate all event logistics including timeline, menu, set-up details and floor plans for each event-Work closely with Banquet Manager to ensure all set-up and service details of event are efficient and effective-Work closely with Executive Chef and Executive Pastry Chef to create custom menus and custom wedding cakes for clients-Plan and attend menu and cake tastings with clients to guide them through the selection process-Manage Bridal Captain and other members of the Banquet Staff to ensure all details of the event and timeline are executed effectively-Work on Saturdays to monitor event set-up, coordinate vendors and welcome guests as they enter The Fort Worth Club-Monitor and coordinate all wedding advertising including national publications and The Fort Worth Club newsletter-Create and maintain a Fort Worth Club special events blog and Pinterest account to highlight various Club events and weddings-Attend marketing meetings to share all wedding-related marketing efforts with other members of management team-Plan Annual Bridal Showcase, including booking featured vendors, creating event printables, organizing vendor-load in and set-up, and executing the event-Update event details using ReServe, Meeting Matrix and Bob Vila software systems-Represent The Fort Worth Club at monthly meetings and national convention for National Association for Catering and Events (NACE)-Assist Catering Director with event billing when necessary Show less

  • Director of Membership

    Jul 2021 - Oct 2024

  • Director of Membership | Food & Beverage

    Mar 2020 - Oct 2024

  • Director Of Food And Beverage

    Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Director of Catering and Special Events

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2018

  • Wedding and Special Event Manager

    Sept 2011 - Aug 2013
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  Jess Stewart - Strategic Business Guide

  Oct 2024 - now

  Director of Business Development and Client Experience