Megan Dieken

Experience

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  Subway

  Apr 2007 - Aug 2011

  Sandwich Artist

  - Key holder: Trusted with opening and closing the store.- Responsible for store cash counts- Shift lead- In charge of training new employees- Counted inventory every two weeks

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  Kids Golf Foundation - Rich Harvest Farms

  Apr 2011 - Aug 2012

  Foundation Assistant

  - Teaching kids between ages 5-18 golf techniques/business etiquette - Led golf clinics of 5-20 participants- Responsible for setting up events, teaching young golfers, then tearing down the event- Creating, updating, and adding to spreadsheets regarding LPGA events- Successfully assisted the Foundation Director in finding new participants- Increased marketing advances by making calls to surrounding locations

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  Rich Harvest Farms

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

  Assistant to the head Golf Professional

  - Personally assisting the elite members of Rich Harvest Farms Golf Course- Responsible for parking members cars and handling their bags- Assisted in managing tournaments from 25-150+ participants; registration, set-up, operations etc.- Worked with the Kids Golf Foundation by setting up events for junior golfers- Organized the pro shops merchandise and helped all customers receive the products they need- Worked in different aspects such as hospitality, tournament play, marketing, and sponsorship Show less

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  Loras College Athletic Department

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Athletic Department Secretary

  - Campus internship- Set up sporting events for all Varsity teams- Worked ticket sales and all major sporting events- Observed event management skills and techniques- Organized computer databases to ensure easily accessible documents- Entrusted to do mail runs and other various paperwork.

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  Hibbett Sporting Goods

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Sales Associate

  - Assisted in opening and closing store tasks - Responsible for cash counts, pulling merchandise, and store inventory- Worked efficiently and effectively in a team environment- Increased sales by building relationships with repeat customers

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  Maurices

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2014

  Sales Associate

  - Created outstanding relationships with repeat customers to build up company popularity- Increased team sales by being an attentive sales associate- Building team moral by having a positive attitude every day at work- Setting personal goals to improve my sales numbers- Cleaning the store on a nightly basis and restocking all floor merchandise- Did monthly floor sets - rearranging the store for the season/holiday changes

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  Kane County Cougars Baseball

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2014

  Ticket Assistant

  - Worked with customers in ticket sales for the 2014 Minor League Championship Team- Highly versatile with the Ticket Return website for individual and group ticket sales- Excelled in organizing group sales for outings of 20+ participants- Skilled with the group sales database Navision- Assisted the promotions director with outside events and community relations work- Participated in grounds crew work such as tarp pulls and some field maintenance- Helped in guest services to assist anyone with questions or concerns at the ballpark- Filled in at the concession stands when needed to maintain a fully functioning work environment Show less

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  St. Louis Cardinals

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Direct Sales Representative

  - Organizing small group outings from 25-299 individuals- Selling and promoting individual tickets for all Cardinals home games- Building lasting relationships with customers on a daily basis- Setting up stadium tours with fans to promote ticket upsell

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  Arcis Golf

  Feb 2016 - Oct 2018

  Private Event and Wedding Coordinator
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  ALDI USA

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

  Corporate Buying Assistant
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  Illinois Farm Bureau

  Mar 2020 - now

  • Farm Development Program Manager

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Administrative Assistant for GAC

    Mar 2020 - Aug 2022
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  Coldwell Banker

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2022

  Real Estate Agent
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  ILLINOIS WHEAT ASSOCIATION

  Feb 2023 - now

  Executive Director