Sep 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

Oct 2022 – Sep 2023 · 11 mos

Jun 2019 – Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Mar 2016 – Jul 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Jul 2017 – May 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos · Holyoke, Ma.

Dec 2013 – Dec 2015 · 2 yrs · Westfield, Ma.

• In charge of planning and executing all types of events from the conception of the initial idea to the last detail of the event, which included recruiting new business from corporate tabletop expos and bridal shows.
• Recruited new talent for the company, managing up to 25 staff members ranging from management to entry-level positions.
• Adhering to timelines and deadlines with frequent communication with organization members as to ensure the success of the events.
• Creating and executing contracts with clients to match the needs of both the client and the company.
• In charge of the design, development and maintenance of marketing materials and promotional materials for internal/external marketing campaigns and programs including print materials, magazine ads, radio commercials, and billboard ads.
• Day to Day account maintenance of major social media outlets attracting new clients and connecting with current clients on the most up to date trends within the industry.

Jun 2013 – Jan 2014 · 7 mos · West Springfield, Ma.

• Creating and curating content on the company’s website on a weekly basis through a content management system.
• In charge of the selection of photos to be displayed on the website. Editing the photos with Photoshop and updating them on the website on a weekly basis.
• Incorporated SEO best practices to drive maximum visibility to the website.
• Assistant to the Banquet Manager working on determining suitable layouts and themes based on the clients specifications. Managed up to 25 staff members during different types of events to ensure the success of each event. Answered phones and worked in office responding to inquiries for future events within the facility.

Sep 2012 – Dec 2012 · 3 mos · Greater New York City Area

• Liaison between Editors and featured guests while writing and editing stories for the Real Weddings Section and Blogging on TheKnot.com.
• Involved in daily meetings where new ideas for the website were discussed.
• Helped the editors research many topics that were relevant to current news within the wedding industry.
• Communicated with the photo editor about the photos that were selected for each individual story which I was involved in writing for the Real Weddings Section.

Jan 2012 – Jun 2012 · 5 mos · New York, NY

• Editorial Assistant Intern to Jon Meacham, Executive Vice-President/ Executive Editor and his staff.
• Web and Office Support- Directing phone calls and taking messages as well as answering emails.
• Meeting Coordination and Logistic- Setting up appointments in the office or outside of the office.
• Administrative Support
• Booking Travel- Made travel arrangements such as booking flights and making hotel reservations.
• Calendar Management- Made sure that there were no conflicts between meetings and travel arrangements.
• Assisted with fact checking the bibliography of “Thomas Jefferson The Art of Power” by Jon Meacham.

Mar 2004 – Dec 2011 · 7 yrs 9 mos · Holyoke, Ma

• In charge of different types of events such as Weddings, Corporate Meetings, Corporate Events and Fundraisers ranging from 50-500 guests.
• In charge of hiring and scheduling of more than 40 staff members.
• Developed a training program for staff members that ensured the success of the individual while upholding the standards of the company.
• Developed a training manual that described in detail the company's standards within the industry and the role of each individual within the company.