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COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER
Professional Summary
I am reliable and competent and have excellent customer service skills. I am highly ambitious with a background in sales, marketing and advertising and human resources. I am an experienced professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Skilled at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. 
Skills
  • Project management
  • Team liaison
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Team leadership
  • Benefits administration
  • New employee orientations
  • Networking skills
  • Dependable
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Quick learner
Work History
Communications and Special Events Manager, 04/2012 to 08/2013
Casper Area Chamber of Commerce – Casper Wyoming
  • As the Communications and Special Events Manger I was responsible for creating the monthly newsletter for 770+ members.
  • I coordinated and worked with all of the Chamber committees (Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ambassadors, Beautification, ghost  Town Bike Rally, Marketing, Military Affairs) to achieve the goals of the Chamber.
  • Initiated relationships with businesses to increase the participation in the committees which resulted in marked performance improvements.
  • Responsible for creating and planning all of the Chamber events for the Chamber members and the community.
Membership Marketing Coordinator, 11/2004 to 03/2012
Casper Area Chamber of Commerce – Casper, WY
  • Recruited businesses and individuals to become Chamber members.
  • I consistently hit and exceeded my sales goals.
  • Identified member needs and created member benefits to add value to a Chamber membership.
  • Sold advertising for the monthly newsletter. 
  • Developed publications, brochures and promotional materials and design monthly newsletter.
  • Assist with planning Business After Hours and other Chamber events.
  • Scheduled ribbon cuttings for the Ambassadors and attended committee meetings as needed.
  • Maintain monthly membership and newsletter ad financials.  
Client Care Coordinator, 12/2002 to 10/2004
Equity Brokers Real Estate – Casper, WY
  • Responsible for market analysis on sellers homes. 
  • Managed trust fund account for earnest money on real estate contracts.
  • Prepared packages for buyers, sellers, owners, and realtors for marketing, prospecting and follow up.
  • Assisted with preparing and placing houses on the market for sale.
  • Organized all real estate activities for buyers and sellers and potential clients.
  • Verified closing figures were accurate.
  • Communicated with the mortgage lenders and title companies to ensure the sale of the land.
  • Provided administrative support to the realtors in the office.
  • Responsible for paying realtors their commission checks after the completion of a sale.
Benefits Manager/Human Resources Assistant, 05/1985 to 06/1998
Mini Mart, Inc. – Casper, WY
  • Responsible for benefits for over 900 employees in six states.
  • Analyzed, designed and administered employee benefits programs: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, 401(k), savings and stock ownership plans.
  • Involved in the preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and any other policies.
  • Administered leaves of absences, compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and health and recreation programs. 
  • Investigated sexual harassment claims.
  • Reported information for unemployment claims and represented the company at unemployment hearings. 
  • Maintained records and compiled statistical reports related to new hires, transfers, employee reviews, absenteeism rates and turnover rates.
  • Planned all fundraising events corporate wide as well as planned all trade shows, recognition and awards banquets and any other special events for all employees in six states.
  • Coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations and employee relations.
  • Handled understaffing, disputes, terminating employees and administering disciplinary procedures. Represented organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Consumer and Family Educational Services, 1983
University of Wyoming - Laramie, WY
Additional Information
Attended W.A.C.E. (Western Association of Chamber Executives) Academy in 2012 and 2013. Updated on Human Resource issues and how to effectively run a Chamber.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Casper Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Equity Brokers Real Estate
  • Mini Mart, Inc.

School Attended

  • University of Wyoming

Job Titles Held:

  • Communications and Special Events Manager
  • Membership Marketing Coordinator
  • Client Care Coordinator
  • Benefits Manager/Human Resources Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Consumer and Family Educational Services , 1983

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