Returning to DC, having spent a semester there in 2008, to pursue event planning and learn from experts in the field. I am looking to intern, volunteer, and begin a career in creating unique, meaningful, and unforgettable events out of simple ideas.
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Related Experience:
Totes-Isotoner Corporation- Cincinnati, Ohio September 2009-present Marketing Assistant/ Account Coordinator -Working with directors and managers to develop new business and maintain current accounts -Coordinating account inquires and product developments -Assisting designers with the creation of new patterns and color trends for the season -Managing client and media inquires for samples and information
Never Too Late Philanthropy - Indianapolis, Indiana January 2009 - May 2009 Event Planner -Created the Never Too Late (NTL) and Park Tudor event "Generations Honoring the Greatest Generation" -Worked with NTL board members and Park Tudor teachers and students to plan interviews between veterans and students -Secured media coverage of event through press releases and pitches -Created the NTL and Starfish Initiative event "Wish Upon a Star" -Worked with executive directors to ensure student participation -Planned venue and activities for participating students
Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana (YPII) - Indianapolis, Indiana January 2009-May 2009 Campaign Planner -Worked with a team to create a campaign for YPII to boost organization participation and support -Conducted research through phone interviews, in-depth interviews, surveys, and focus groups -Created tactics such as events, social media portals, media kits, fundraising opportunities, and marketing materials -Presented campaign findings and tactics to board members
Indianapolis Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) - Indianapolis, Indiana February 2009-June 2009 Public Relations and Communications Intern -Updated media kit by creating Indiana housing program sheets and an agency video -Attended and documented media events and press conferences for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor -Wrote press releases and story ideas for media outlets
The MEK Group, Inc. - Indianapolis, Indiana May 2008-January 2009 Public Relations Intern -Wrote press releases on behalf of clients -Created and updated project strategy sheets -Assisted in public relations campaigns -Researched and executed media opportunities -Compiled media coverage for monthly reports
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (ALBC) - Washington, DC January 2008-May 2008 Programs Intern -Assisted in planning the Inaugural Bicentennial Event by finalizing venues, seating arrangements, schedules, and speakers -Created marketing materials for the Lincoln Legacy program -Worked with schools nationwide to participate in bicentennial events
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Butler University 2009 Indianapolis, Indiana Major: Journalism with a Public Relations concentration Minor: Spanish
Proficient in Spanish, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Adobe Design
Greater Washington, DC Chapter International Special Events Society
c/o Mariner Management - PO Box 1046 - Laurel, MD 20725 - 202.898.1152 - info@dcises.org
