WORK EXPERIENCE

LANSING SHUFFLE

Event Sales Director

FEBRUARY 2023 - DECEMBER 2023

  • Created SOP’s for private events and catering programs for 5 vendors located inside Lansing Shuffle.

  • Managed the sales of all private events from initial contact with the customer to upselling, to the execution of the event. 

  • Assisted customers with all aspects of the event including food/beverage needs, setup, audio-visual needs, and any coordination with outside vendors.

  • Created and designed various print materials, social media graphics, event headers, and other marketing materials.

  • Assisted in all aspects of social media planning, marketing campaign planning, and budget creation. 

  • Facilitated communication between the bar, vendors, and private event clients.

  • Coordinated various internal events, partnering with local businesses and external vendors.

  • Created sales materials for outreach regarding private events.


SENATE MAJORITY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE

Digital Media Specialist

SEPTEMBER 2021 - JANUARY 2023

  • Assisted with the development of the digital presence of Senate members as well as the digital presence of the Majority Caucus 

  • Assisted with the development and execution of digital advertising and communications plans for Majority Caucus members that are tailored to the needs of each office and district

  • Assisted with the development of graphics, videos, and photos for digital communication use  

  • Worked with the Digital Media Director in the development and execution of projects relating to the digital communications program


LANSING BREWING COMPANY

Engagement & Events Coordinator

MAY 2020 - JULY 2021

  • Managed community partnerships, sponsorships, and participation in offsite events while ensuring we were in compliance with the MLCC. 

  • Ensured the company website was updated which included the editing and creation of new pages.

  • Assisted in all aspects of social media planning, marketing campaign planning, and budget creation.

  • Managed and reported on company social media pages and executed all social media and market campaigns including photos, videos, and print materials, while improving overall engagement. 

  • Created and designed various print materials, social media graphics, event headers, and other marketing materials.

  • Coordinated the planning of all internal brewery events.

  • Responded to all customer inquiries received from various channels.   

  • Did all of the above tasks for a second location, MP Social.

  • Continued all responsibilities from the previous role.

 

Sales & Events Coordinator

January 2019 – April 2020

  • Responded to event requests and new customer leads.

  • Recommend event solutions based on event details.

  •  Assists customers with all aspects of the event including, food, beverages, setup, audiovisual needs, and any necessary rentals. 

  • Followed up with customers with thank you letters upon the conclusion of their event. 

  • Managed and fulfilled donation requests.


SPRINGBOARD CONSULTING LLC.

Operations Assistant

October 2019 - April 2020

  • Assisted in the rollout of an online summit with more than 4,000 attendees. 

  • Built out web pages for each speaker that participated in the summit.

  • Sent out cold email requests to potential speakers.

  • Managed the Twitter page for the summit.

  • Designed a company newsletter and sent it out monthly to our email list.

  • Developed a marketing plan for future summits based on the outcome of the last summit.

  • Analyzed conversion rates of our advertising efforts and compared to the industry averages.

  • Assisted in marketing strategy for the online summit.

 INTERNSHIPS

The Workshop Brewing Company

Marketing Intern/Beertender

May 2017 - August 2017

  • Composed monthly newsletter for our email list. 

  • Updated event calendars, menus, and hours throughout the summer.

  • Attended manager meetings and assisted with strategic planning. 

  • Implemented Untapped, a beer menu and loyalty app.

  • Managed ad contracts and ad renewals.


ANHEUSER BUSCH

Brand Activation Manager

May 2016 - August 2016

  • Planned branded events with bar managers and bar owners.

  • Created signage for advertising events.

  • Promoted different brands during events and increased beer sales by engaging with customers and encouraging them to try the brand I was promoting. 

  • Worked with a distributor to strategize how we can increase beer sales through events.