Experience
Blue Magnet Interactive
Project Manager
July 2017 – June 2020
- Lead website build projects by communicating with the client, internal teams, & external contractors
- Ensured project timelines were met through the organization of priorities and workload optimization
- Front-end web development for new and re-designed sites in WordPress, Joomla, and HTML5
- Managed multiple client email marketing accounts from creation to campaigns, to optimization
- Updated and maintained client websites to align with integrated digital marketing campaigns
- Launched and executed internal email newsletter project to inform, unite, & excite employees
- Authored blog posts to contribute to the digital marketing industry’s knowledge base
Midwest Anime Promotion Society (M.A.P.S.)
Assistant Senior Sales Manager at Anime Central (convention of 30,000+ attendees)
Spring 2016 – Present
- Manages logistics, communication, and organization for 4 major departments
- Planned and executed film premiere at 2019 con with guests of honor, press, & custom merchandising
- Creates and implements processes and documentation for optimized department workflow
- Leads department managers and volunteer staff in problem-solving, goal setting, and planning
- Various other roles throughout time volunteering with organization
Belniak Media Inc.
Media Specialist
June 2012 – December 2016
- Consulting on digital marketing strategies and tactics
- Writing and revising client press releases and website content
- Editing basic HTML code in web design and email design
- Creating print and digital design materials
- Communicating with multiple clients on a daily basis
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Marketing/PR Intern
September – December 2016
- Organized materials for and assisted in 5 special events
- Assembled and distributed media press kits for 4 production openings
- Created social media content for various platforms & brand identities
- Researched potential promotional outlets for print & digital outreach
- Observed and participated in strategy and staff meetings
Elkay Manufacturing
Channel Marketing Intern
June – August 2016
- Compiled market segmentation data and presented solutions via sales materials
- Reviewed current literature flaws and identified potential areas of improvement
- Mapped bottle filler location data through social media mentions
- Observed and participated in strategy and staff meetings
Allied Live
Touring Division Intern
September – November 2015
- Prepared press clippings for distribution and archiving
- Compiled various charts for tour and marketing ease and organization
- Created publicity photo reference sheets
- Managed various show merchandise
- Observed and participated in strategy and staff meetings
Heron Agency
Marketing/PR Intern
June – August 2015
- Compiled press and partnership pitch lists
- Wrote press releases
- Posted regularly on social media for various clients
- Prepared for and assisted with special events
- Observed and participated in strategy and staff meetings
Fox Valley Repertory
Marketing Intern
June – August 2014
- Branded and designed graphics for live music series
- Wrote press releases
- Developed email marketing template design
- Prepared for and assisted with special events
- Observed and participated in sales and staff meetings
