Melissa Yunk

Experience

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  Walt Disney World

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  College Program Intern

  Provided fast, friendly service to customers and resolved guest concerns in a positive, helpful manner. Effectively balanced multiple tasks and customers simultaneously during fast-paced work shifts.Maintained an organized and clean restaurant environment according to food and safety standards

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  Hot Box Cookies

  Nov 2014 - Sept 2015

  Marketing Assistant

  Developed and implemented marketing campaigns on the KU CampusManaged social media posts for several platforms, increasing followers by 20%Maintained B2B relationships with local businesses

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  Kansas City PBS

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Development/Promotions Intern - The Bridge

  Managed the volunteer program to promote and market The Bridge around the Kansas City Area.Trained new volunteers and doubled the size of the volunteer program during the summer internship.Assisted with the planning and execution of promotional stunts.

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  KJHK 90.7 FM

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  Live Music Events Director

  Managed a budget of over $100,000 to plan, promote, and host live music events. Led a team of 15 student volunteers. Work directly with nationally known booking agencies, local venues, and promoters.Increased attendance to our annual fall music festival by 250 attendees, double the amount of the previous year.Created and launched a new event, a Local DJ Competition, bringing in over 500 attendees.Sold out the nationally known hip hop artist, Vince Staples, days before the show; a KJHK first. Show less

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  Visit KC

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2020

  - Promote Kansas City through special events to increase tourism and the economic impact.- Oversee all marketing and communication efforts for portfolio of projects; including Social Media, PR and advertising. - Research, develop and execute recurring city-wide events; including KC Tap Tour, Restaurant Week and Downtown Dazzle.- Manage multiple event series; Partner Networking Events, Educational Lunch & Learns and Partner Benefit Reviews.- Assist with our Visitor Influencer Program, festival appearances and other community engagement efforts Show less

  • Events and Community Engagement Specialist

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Events and Partnership Coordinator

    Dec 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Partnerships and Events Intern

    Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
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  Visit Anaheim

  Mar 2020 - Apr 2020

  Live Events and Community Engagement

  Employment terminated due to COVID-19

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  Children's Bureau of Southern California

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

  Media & Communications Specialist

  - Produce and distribute high quality communications that engage various target audiences- Create content for Children's Bureau's website, social media channels, events, and programming - Strengthen brand awareness through press releases, media relationships, and agency reports - Recruit, train, and manage communications interns

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  Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

  Apr 2022 - now

  Manager, Global Communications