Results-driven marketing leader born to build strategic, successful campaigns to drive profits, increase market share and cement industry dominance for demanding customers. Focused, performance-minded manager with proven skills in project management, team building, stakeholder relations and campaign optimization. Ready to offer 13 years of experience to new role dedicated to achieving exceptional results on tight timetables.
Learned about company history and products to share detailed information with customers.
Reviewed product displays before and after demonstrations to check for proper product arrangement.
Presented and handled samples to meet merchandising standards, promotional requirements and sanitation practices.
09/2021 to Current
Demo Event SpecialistThrasher – Wichita, KS,
Answered questions and helped customers find items while offering samples.
Engaged customers warmly and encouraged each to try products, boosting sales of Jameson Whiskey items.
Managed and successfully controlled in-store sampling of Jameson Whiskey by preparing samples and interacting with customers.
Maintained consistent visual merchandising standards to highlight product features, attract customers and boost sales.
01/2010 to Current
Promotional Brand AmbassadorIbex Holdings Limited – San Antonio, TX,
Built relationships and personalized future client development opportunities by collecting customer data.
Organized and carried out promotional events, set up and tore down event sites and interacted with customers.
Promoted products using social media outlets Facebook and Instagram.
Created positive and rewarding client experiences through warm and friendly customer interactions.
12/2021 to 04/2022
Brand AmbassadorSbm Management – Detroit, MI,
Built relationships and personalized future client development opportunities by collecting customer data.
Organized and carried out promotional events, set up and tore down event sites and interacted with customers.
Promoted products using social media outlets Facebook and Instagram.
Reinforced branding initiatives by coordinating presentations and creating marketing campaigns to maximize outreach.
12/2021 to 03/2022
Sales RepresentativeUniversity Of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN,
Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
Created and implemented store displays, promoting sales and growth.
Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
01/2022 to 01/2022
Brand Ambassador Team LeadUniversity Of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN,
Promoted positive company image through superior customer service experiences.
Organized and carried out promotional events, set up and tore down event sites and interacted with customers.
Promoted products using social media outlets Facebook and Instagram.
Took high-quality photographs of products to support social media campaigns.
05/2017 to 05/2020
Marketing SpecialistElior – Immokalee, FL,
Collaborated with sales teams to strengthen client relationships and generate new revenue opportunities.
Targeted customers for campaigns and identified appropriate marketing channels.
Created and provided marketing material to meet business needs.
Coordinated marketing campaigns, monitoring accuracy, execution and follow-up.
03/2016 to 03/2020
Event CoordinatorFedex Cross Border – East Brunswick, NJ,
Planned, coordinated and executed weddings and special events.
Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
02/2020 to 02/2020
PresenterVanir – Los Angeles, CA,
Gathered audience feedback and peer suggestions to consistently improve presentation content and delivery methods.
Conducted interviews with special guests such as Zion Williams and Jason Tatum.
Shared public service announcements, music information and upcoming events with audiences.
Provided commentary during sporting events, parades and conventions.
01/2019 to 01/2020
Event CoordinatorOpendoor – Nashville, TN,
Boosted client satisfaction through administration of on-site service requests and event logistics management.
Designed and maintained spreadsheets documenting vendor, facility and guest information.
Directed event production in collaboration with sponsors, hosts and internal teams.
03/2018 to 12/2019
Event ManagerYmca Of Austin – Sunset Valley, TX,
Maintained adherence to client-event requirements through delegation, prioritizing and management of production phases from concept to execution.
Prepared, monitored, and maintained event budgets.
Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
Hired and trained staff for cross-functional assignments and verified employee knowledge of specific procedures related to each event type.
12/2014 to 12/2018
Demo Event SpecialistTequila Avion – City, STATE,
Answered questions and helped customers find items while offering samples.
Traveled to retail stores, conducted field recruiting and attended industry events to increase brand awareness.
Took high-quality photographs of products to support social media campaigns.
02/2017 to 02/2017
Team Leader ManagerSuper Bowl 51 – City, STATE,
Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
Solved problems, handled escalated issues and mitigated risks.
Oversaw daily workloads and workflow for smooth operations.
Delegated work assignments and prioritized tasks.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
03/2010 to 05/2016
Project CoordinatorPartners Of D.R.E.A.M – City, STATE,
Prioritized needs and delegated assignments to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans.
Set project goals and schedule with owners and team members.
Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to client-specified challenges.
05/2013 to 12/2015
Demo Event SpecialistJack Daniels – City, STATE,
Created positive and rewarding client experiences through warm and friendly customer interactions.
Maintained consistent visual merchandising standards to highlight product features, attract customers and boost sales.
Collaborated with customer service team members to assist with product information and provide outstanding service.
12/2009 to 07/2015
Voluntary WorkerWalk Of Hope Fight For Cancer – City, STATE,
Assisted with facilities maintenance, basic cleaning and trash removal.
Unloaded donated and purchases supplies to support charity operations.
Sent out appointment reminders to support Walk Of Hope schedule.
12/2009 to 12/2014
TreasurerGentlemen's Academy – City, STATE,
Reconciled accounts with statements and invoices on monthly basis, investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain records accuracy.
Identified and resolved internal and external financial discrepancies.
Managed capital and devised corporate financial strategies to maximize bottom-line profitability.
01/2010 to 05/2014
Youth LeaderYMCA Fun – City, STATE,
Mentored, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and inspirational team members.
Supported older youth in making positive behavior choices and took appropriate disciplinary measures.
Promoted positive interactions between volunteers and older youth by strictly following safety guidelines.
Provided homework assistance, academic enrichment and physical activity by following curriculum and materials.
10/2011 to 12/2012
Internship TrainerNashville Predators – City, STATE,
Programmed and implemented computerized fitness routines for clients needing structure of such programs.
Connected positively with clients of fitness or emotional condition, resulting in diverse fitness goals being met.
Reported equipment repair and adjustment needs to management.
05/2007 to 07/2010
Mentor, At-Risk YouthBoys And Girls Club – City, STATE,
Monitored and cared for youth in carefully controlled environment to promote safety.
Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.
Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2016 to to
Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science Tennessee State University - Nashville, TN GPA:
Additional Information
Honors and Awards: Recipient of Boys & Girls Club Scholarship Spring 2010-2011 Recipient of First in my Family Scholarship Spring 2009-2016 Recipient of Rotary Scholarship Fall 2009- Fall 2012
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