Experience

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  Fossil

  May 2009 - Oct 2013

  Sales associate

  • Work with customers to provide an outstanding customer experience every time and grow our loyal base• Train new employees and help them succeed as a Fossil Associate• Have complete knowledge of the Fossil collection making it easier to help a customer• Display merchandise based on corporate headquarters layout

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  Western michigan university

  Aug 2009 - Apr 2012

  Print center moniter

  • Work with students to solve their issues with coloring and placement of their prints.• Troubleshoot difficult problems in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.• Using Epson printers (4880-9900) to print art student’s photographs and professional work.

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  Hercampus wmu

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Digital media intern

  • Worked with the other editors to choose the articles that would be written each week.• Had control of all uploading responsibilities to the website.• Edited photos and articles, making them perfect for the site and for the viewers.

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  Ann taylor loft

  Apr 2011 - Apr 2012

  Sales associate

  • Create a welcoming environment by interacting and communicating with customers.• Putting together a plan with other sales associates to get tasks completed on time.• Constantly checking on customers to make sure their needs are being met.

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  Cumulus broadcasting

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2012

  Morning show intern

  • Contributed on-air with the morning show host’s discussion of current events• Filled in for morning show hosts in their absence• Worked with hosts at various philanthropic events serving the Kalamazoo area• Updated the station's websites and social media regularly

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  Barix clinics

  May 2012 - Sept 2012

  Social media/marketing intern

  • Worked with Marketing team to develop successful social network and marketing campaigns• Tracked social media marketing campaigns to visualize the growth of our client base• Used Photoshop and other software to create images, slideshows and video for social media and company websites

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  Michigan computer supply

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2013

  Social media/internet marketing

  • Managed and developed social media platforms to increase client base • Created brand awareness through Facebook and Twitter • Provided exceptional customer service to current and potential clients

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  Two foot creative

  May 2013 - Dec 2013

  Event planning intern

  • Designed, organized, and coordinated over 20 major events, successfully bringing in over $50,000 in revenue• Met with clients throughout the planning process to discuss décor, vendors, and troubleshoot any potential issues• On-site for the duration of all client-based receptions and ceremonies, to ensure event was kept on schedule and all client needs were met quickly and efficiently • Main contact for vendors, guaranteeing that all parties involved had coordinated schedules and layout diagrams in order to execute a flawless event Show less

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  Michigan medicine

  Sept 2013 - now

  • Event management and coordination of various aspects of event execution such as facility selection and arrangements, catering, lodging, transportation needs, and other event logistics. Coordinate and facilitate the management of guest lists, event databases, guest response tracking, and dietary restrictions. Oversee event collateral materials such as invitations, sponsorship packets, confirmation/invoice packets, event programs, packets, and gifts. Coordinate and manage the day of event logistics including guest seating arrangements, nametag printing, place card printing, and event staffing.• Conducts reconciliations and performs periodic reports on activities costs. Manage an overall events budget and assess the success and return on investment (ROI) of events to leverage expenditures to deliver the best results while being fiscally responsible. Provide on-site logistical assistance at MM-Development Events as needed. Exhibiting the utmost professionalism at all times, as this position requires significant interaction with donors and leadership• Provide direction and supervision of development administrative support staff. Including but not limited to recruitment, training, professional development, and day-to-day supervision. Create, maintain, and provide training support for all new MM-Development Events team members.• Manage other projects and perform duties as assigned. Show less • Engage in the strategic discussions pertaining to events in collaboration with gift officers in the development office to develop event constructs that support movement of donors through the donor continuum.• Work collaboratively with the Alumni Relations team to develop events which engage alumni including, but not limited to Medical School Reunion, regional department conference receptions, and Michigan Medicine Alumni Society meetings. • Exhibit the utmost professionalism at all times, as this position requires significant interaction with donors and leadership.• Envision, manage and execute a portfolio of events. • Manage to an overall events budget and assess ROI of events to leverage expenditures to deliver the best results while being fiscally responsible.• Manage support for third-party fundraisers as needed including providing toolkits, Michigan Medicine brochures, other event collateral as well as promotional and stewardship activities. Show less • Event management and coordination of various aspects of event planning such as facility arrangements, catering, lodging, transportation needs, and other event logistics. • Coordinate and facilitate the management of guest lists, event databases, guest response tracking, and dietary restrictions. Oversee event collateral materials such as invitations, sponsorship packets, confirmation/invoice packets, event programs, packets and gifts. Coordinate the day of event logistics including guest seating arrangements, nametag printing, place card printing, and event staffing. • Manage a portfolio of third-party fundraising events. Offering support to community fundraisers as needed including providing toolkits, Michigan Medicine brochures, other event collateral as well as promotional and stewardship activities.• Negotiate contracts on behalf of Michigan Medicine, Development office, track event expenses and vendor invoicing and payments, conduct P-Card reconciliation, manage office equipment and manage the events office and event supply inventory. Allocate time in an appropriate fashion to events, track time to justify the allocation of resources to certain types of events. Show less • Member of development team entrusted with raising $1 billion during the Victors for Michigan Campaign• Responsible for reconciling business credit card expenses in organization’s travel and expense management system, Concur• Managed data for events ranging in size from 10-200 attendees, requiring significant attention to detail to ensure downstream efficiency and ideal donor experience• First point-of-contact for donors, community members, and sponsors who contact the Development office with inquiries• Provide support to the development, ceremonial events, and fundraising events teams through administrative duties, assistance during events, and all other projects and tasks involved with executing high quality events Show less

  • Senior Assistant Director, Events

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Assistant Director, Events

    Oct 2018 - Jan 2023

  • Events Manager

    Aug 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Event Coordinator

    Sept 2013 - Aug 2017