Carson Steidinger

Experience

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  Meredith College

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Student Worker
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  Raleigh Country Club

  May 2017 - Jun 2017

  Assistant Swim Coach
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  Dorcas Ministries

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Intern

  Reconnected with previous clients who received housing aid to gather data on the impact of Dorcas' assistance. Analyzed client progress to assess improvements in their living situations after receiving support.

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  Appalachia Service Project

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Operations Coordinator

  Oversaw the maintenance of a multi-million dollar facility and the distribution of food for 400+ volunteers. Developed short- and long-range plans for 3 construction projects over the course of 7 weeks.

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  Kendra Scott

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  Key Holder

  Excelled in driving sales by proactively engaging with customers, meeting personal and company objectives, and consistently advocating for their needs. Created organized systems for shipping and stockroom management, ensuring efficiency and smooth operations among team members.

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Analyzed the publicity of four sports within two Division I schools. Gathered quantitative data by rating the quality of publicity among both male and female sports to test equal representation between genders.

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  Appalachia Service Project

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Center Director

  Managed operations and a team of three staff members at an ASP county center, overseeing strategic construction plans and executing a detailed operational budget. Led volunteer relations, team building, and customer service while coordinating with local governments and NGOs to support the organization's mission.

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  Wasserman

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Marketing Intern

  Researched industry trends to support conferences and client initiatives while developing reports and presentations to enhance brand messaging. Assisted in launching The Collective Think Tank and evaluated marketing opportunities, sponsorship strategies, and brand integration.

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Gathered qualitative data by contacting and interviewing 16 working women and men regarding their personal work-life experiences, shaping questions with the goal to break barriers, facilitate community, and give a voice on what it's like to be a woman in the workplace. Compiled the experiences and commonalities of the interviewees into a report that will improve workplace environments and progress the advancement of women in all industries.

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  Appalachia Service Project

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Fellow

  Managed client communications, project timelines, and budgets for $100K+ in grant-funded home repair projects while strengthening community partnerships. Led marketing efforts by overseeing social media, creating digital content, and developing targeted ad campaigns based on market research.

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  Octagon

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2024

  Managed two key accounts across four programs, overseeing budgets ranging from $350K to $2.3M while ensuring projects stayed within scope, schedule, and budget. Strengthened client relationships by implementing tracking systems, managing vendors, and leading staff for seamless on-site execution.Masters Tournament (Augusta, GA), The Soccer Tournament (Cary, NC), COPA America (Miami, FL). Assisted in planning and executing high-profile international events ensuring brand consistency and seamless guest experiences. Led project document creation and updates, developed a guest data system, and directed the communications plan for a 200+ attendee event.Masters Tournament (Augusta, GA), The Open (Hoylake, England), Comic Con (San Francisco, CA), US Grand Prix (Austin, TX), Ryder Cup (Rome, Italy), Las Vegas Grand Prix, GRAMMYs (Los Angeles, CA) Managed guest registration and communications for four programs with up to 1,000+ attendees while overseeing project documentation. Led the development of 13 registration sites and analyzed event performance to drive process improvements.BMW, BMW Championship (Wilmington, DE) Managed social media content, tracked event marketing performance, and supported sales strategies through market research. Led tournament ticket sales operations and streamlined partnership tracking to enhance event execution.SAS Championship (Cary, NC)

  • Hospitality Manager

    Mar 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Senior Event Executive, Global Hospitality

    Dec 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Account Executive, Hospitality and Events

    Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Account Trainee, Marketing Communications and Partnerships

    Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
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  Steidinger Consulting

  Sept 2024 - Jan 2025

  Event Marketing Consultant

  Oversaw marketing and event logistics ensuring seamless set-up and execution for Be Your Own Shero - a women's empowerment conference designed to provide women the space, time, and tools to leverage their skills into their next big personal or professional move. My role included establishing a digital and print marketing plan including social media management, newsletter creation and distribution, event signage, and pre- and post- event communications.