Victoria Appelt

Experience

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  Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

  Feb 2015 - May 2017

  Sales Floor Team Member

  •Interacted with customers in a professional, friendly manner•Trained employees who are not familiar with different facets of the operations of the store•Cashiered with an efficient and welcoming attitude

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  Willow Creek Community Church

  May 2016 - Jul 2017

  Student Ministry Intern

  •Collaborated with leadership teams to best equip their small group•Coordinated activities for 1200 middle schoolers•Established a food allergy program to aid children with dietary needs

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  University of Arizona

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2020

  • Pitch story ideas and create content for media platforms• Strategize ways to maximize community engagement and awareness• Showcase the campus community, student events, and programs • Coordinate processing and analysis of data of rates of food allergies in Pima County• Create education material to meet community needs and learning style• Communicate effectively through programs in schools •Assist residents with any questions or other needs•Manage residents' mail and packages•Create an accepting and comfortable environment for residents •Responsible for supporting, educating, and caring for 28 freshmen residents •Complete monthly programming for 800+ residents to educate and expand their knowledge on current issues•Respond efficiently to high pressure situations regarding residents and building issues•Learn problem solving skills and quick decision making in high stress environments

  • Media Editor

    Jul 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Food Allergy Research Analyst

    May 2019 - May 2020

  • Front Desk Assistant

    Aug 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Resident Assistant

    Jul 2017 - May 2019
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  Hemee Coffee & Bakery

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

  Social Media Manager

  • Produce, coordinate, and edit marketing materials for external website, social media platforms, and in the media• Photograph content and events for the website and communications materials• Develop and implement yearly communications plan

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  Blanco

  Feb 2018 - Nov 2019

  •Oversaw all needs of guests including all accommodations •Ensured customer satisfaction by being ready to help and being accessible•Trained new servers regarding menu items, company policies and procedures • Train kitchen staff on proper food handling precautions to take to avoid cross contamination• Create written guidelines for company regarding dietary restrictions for kitchen and serving staff• Ensure all guidelines coincide with current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines •Addressed guest inquiries and issues, solved problems, and took online/phone orders•Organized reservations and walk-in parties to ensure guest satisfaction•Maintained constant communication between management and other employees

  • Server

    Apr 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Dietary Restrictions Specialist Trainer

    Apr 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Hostess

    Feb 2018 - Nov 2019
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  Mother's Of Children Having Allergies (MOCHA)

  May 2018 - Jul 2020

  Communications and Marketing Coordinator

  • Collaborate and lead a team of three interns to create monthly informational newsletters• Implemented weekly marketing campaigns to spread credible information and increase membership by 13% • Communicate with professionals in the field to keep news relevant and accurate

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  Spokin

  May 2018 - Apr 2021

  Project Intern

  •Manage and establish partnerships with large corporations•Educate corporate and local businesses on food allergy practices and importance•Evaluate products and review on application

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  Camp Walt Whitman

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Food Allergy Coordinator

  •Managed 200 childrens' allergies and dietary restrictions during mealtimes throughout the entirety of the overnight camp •Collaborated with 170 staff members to ensure food safety during activities •Prepared meals to meet the needs of each child's specific dietary need

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  Pima County Poison Control Center

  Feb 2020 - May 2020

  Research Analyst

  • Manage phone calls regarding COVID-19 to provide resources and reliable data• Analyze data of prevalence and rate of exposure of COVID-19• Provide reports and updated information to team members

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  Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine

  Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

  Communications Coordinator

  •Establish and implement social media strategy across all social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and TikTok)•Conceptualize and create content for all social media platforms•Create goals and KPIs, measure progress and achievement through reports and analytics

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  Unison Home

  Mar 2022 - Sept 2023

  Digital Marketing Coordinator

  • Establish and maintain PR relationships and influencer partnerships from contract to execution, resulting in a 32% increase in sales• Develop KPIs for all social channels (Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram) and email marketing• Create unique product content geared towards the customer for social channels with a 21% engagement rate increase YOY• Manage all social channels and email marketing avenues with 47% higher results YOY• Design, publish, create, and track all paid and organic ads resulting in a 17% higher ROI YOY Show less

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  Border Tails Rescue

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2024

  Community Outreach & Marketing

  Community Outreach•Plan, execute, and coordinate over 25 on-site and off-site events each month•Foster business and personal relationships •Establish and implement fundraising plans exceeding $60,000•Coordinate and manage over 500 active volunteers•Grow volunteer program by 66% and event program by 138% YOYMarketing•Campaign development from concept to execution•Achieved over a 175% growth rate on each social media platform (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)•Facilitate and pitch brand deals that reflect the brand's mission•Establish and exceed monthly and YOY KPI's•Utilize metrics and analytical performance data to evolve social strategies and approaches Show less

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  Feldco Windows, Siding, Doors and Roofing

  Sept 2024 - now

  Social Media Specialist