Marketing/Community Outreach ~ Event Management

Customer Retention ~ Business Development

  Sharp research and analytical skills, with talent for assessing, defining and addressing client and community needs as well as identifying and capitalizing on market trends

  Highly successful background in planning, coordinating and executing major high-profile events both for clients and as part of an integrated marketing/community outreach strategy

  Exceptional communication, presentation and relationship building skills instrumental to effectively interfacing with clients, key decision makers, senior management, and staff

  Motivating leader who effectively trains, builds and directs dynamic teams; expertise in employee efficiency management

  Excel in prioritizing and managing projects/workflow to maximize productivity and use of time and resources while controlling costs and improving bottom-line revenue performance

Senior Manager, Bonefish Grill-Loveland, CO 2014-present

  Drive broad-scope operations of 4.5M revenue business, from sales, marketing and customer service through human resources, cost controls and P&L/financial reporting

  Create and implement targeted marketing and community outreach strategies to maximize revenue growth and boost competitive leveraging; recognized for excellence in community marketing based on dynamic results

  Effectively train, develop, schedule, and supervise 60 employees

Production Manager, Metal Flowers Media-Los Angeles, CA 2013-2014

  Spearheaded community research and outreach initiatives focused on penetrating target markets, driving growth and optimizing customer retention as well as identifying and acquiring new talent

  Successfully pitched new deals, playing key role in securing $5M in contracts

  Strategically scheduled shoots to meet production goals; company nominated for Emmy Award for show, Deadliest Catch

Event Manager-Catering Division, Wolfgang Puck-Los Angeles, CA 2010-2013

  Effectively planned, coordinated and facilitated/managed 200+ key events, with direct accountability for overseeing as many as 100 staff, maximizing use of resources, controlling costs, and optimizing profits while delivering world-class client servicing

  Actively collaborated in organizing catering for Governor s Ball (Oscars after-party event)

Bachelor of Arts, University of Northern Colorado

Evergreen Players-a community theatre collective

University of Northern Colorado Alumni