May. 2017 - Aug. 2022Chicago, IllinoisManaged briefs and RFPs to evaluate agencies, vendors, suppliers, and branded partnerships. Day to day work included direct management on retail focused brand and business initiatives in product sampling, innovation projects, corporate affairs, and event based work up to and including NGO partnerships and celebrity/athlete/influencer engagement.
Various CompaniesManaging Director
Nov. 2014 - May. 2017Chicago, ILClients:
Adtalem Global Education- B2B & B2B2C content projects management (September 2023- June 2024)
Main brands: Walden University, Chamberlain University
Colette Miller, Global Angel Wings Project (2022- 2024)
Experiential Marketing at Barilla (2016)
Step-Logic for T-Mobile (2014-2016)
Fusion Alternative (2013)
Top Cat (2013)
IV Luxury (2015)
The Kerry Group for Quaker State/Shell (2016) Confidential pop-up retail shop (Nov/Dec 2016)
Legacy Marketing Partners for United Airlines (2010-2011)
GMR Marketing for multiple clients (2007, 2010, 2013)
BFG CommunicationsTraining Operations Manager
Apr. 2011 - Nov. 2014Tampa, FLCampari America Reynolds Vapor Company
RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company
Market Manager, Camel (2008)- Event & Retail Programming
The Marketing ArmRegional Manager
Dec. 2008 - Apr. 2011Marina Del Rey, CATerritory Manager- Hill's Pet Nutrition (Science Diet):12/08-7/10 Regional Manager- Sam's Club Adult Beverage Program: 12/10- 4/11
Red BullWiings Team
May. 2007 - Apr. 2008Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun. 2005 - May. 2007Chicago, ILManaged retail one off events and youth event program tours from agency HQ
Filled in for tour vacancies
Completion of 7 month tour
Intern (June 2005)
VirginAssociate-- Virgin Megastore Chicago
Nov. 2001 - Apr. 2004Chicago, ILCashiered and assisted with house accounts and small projects for clients.
Emerald City Theatre CompanyEvent Host
Sep. 2000 - Dec. 2002Chicago, ILHosted private events after each performance; mostly children's birthday parties. Set up decor, cake, food, led games and activities with the children, coordinated autograph signing sessions post show with the actors. Assisted home office with seasonal mailings.
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