Resume

In his book Range, author David Epstein argues that generalists - those creative minds who dabble in a plethora of diverse hobbies but never fully master any, those forever students whose career path has meandered through many disjointed fields, those souls who view the world as a big adventure waiting to be explored - end up making the best employees. They can find clever solutions to unusual problems because they pull from their broad knowledge base and make connections others simply cannot intuitively see.

As someone whose resume resembles less of a corporate ladder and more of a Jackson Pollock painting - I’ll have to tell you about my under-the-table stint as a Jumbotron cable puller some other time - I feel this is the perfect explanation for what I bring to the table.

 

GARDE MANGER & PASTRY LINE COOK
Voltaire  //  Kansas City, MO
February 2022 to September 2022

  • Prepared cold appetizers, fried appetizers, and desserts for up to 250 covers per night following food safety procedures and guidelines

  • Researched and developed dessert recipes for the fine dining menu based on seasonal produce availability, budget requirements, and current food trends

  • Assisted with catering prep for large events

 

MARKETING FREELANCER
The Gig Economy  //  Virtual
January 2021 to Present

  • Specialize in written and video content creation, website design, email marketing, graphic design, branding, and event planning projects for small business clients

 

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Price Modern  //  Washington, DC
November 2018 to July 2021

  • Quickly helped pivot the $240 million sales organization, which relied heavily on in-person, physical showroom tours, to virtual sales and marketing platforms, including overseeing in-house construction of 360° virtual showrooms, content creation for two YouTube video series, and online event and webinar campaigns

  • Conducted interviews, coordinated photography, and copywrote project case studies

  • Planned and coordinated promotions, activities, catering, and decor for an average of three large client events per month across three office locations

  • Trained and managed two Marketing Coordinators

 

MARKETING COORDINATOR
encompas // Kansas City, MO
November 2013 to October 2018

  • Planned and coordinated all client-facing events (around 30 per year) managing budgets of up to $15k per event, including the launch of our highly-anticipated annual Haworth Collection Dinners 

  • Saved $22k in developer fees by designing, project managing, copywriting and launching new website myself

  • Created a content and communications strategy including a blog, email marketing, social platforms, and client & influencer persona segmentation, which increased website and social media traffic by 200% and 75%, respectively

  • Responded to an average of over 60 RFPs and RFIs annually, most with under a two week turn around time

  • Performed all digital and print graphic design marketing collateral needs

  • Trained and managed two Marketing Assistants

 

PROJECT COORDINATOR
Lutjen (Now Olsson) // North Kansas City, MO
April 2013 to October 2013

  • Provided administration to principals and project managers to ensure client and municipality project deadlines were met

  • Established and maintained the company’s online presence via social media and the company website

  • Authored project proposals and organized bidding documents

  • Designed and distributed internal memos and company event artwork

 

YOUNG FRIENDS OF ART VICE PRESIDENT,
PARTY ARTY FOOD & BEVERAGE COMMITTEE CHAIR
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art // Kansas City, MO
March 2013 to October 2018

  • Helped plan Party Arty, a gala that raises around $100,000 annually to help keep the museum free to visitors, heading up the committee responsible for securing food and beverage in-kind donations from local restaurants and alcohol producers

 

TOTAL LOSS SPECIALIST
Farmers Insurance  //  Olathe, KS
August 2011 to January 2013

  • Multitasked confirming coverage and liability, negotiating settlement, and providing customer service to clients going through automobile total loss claims via phone and email, averaging 35 to 75 new claims per week

  • Received multiple Superior Service Awards due to recognition from clients for outstanding customer service 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council  //  Topeka, KS
January 2010 to August 2011

  • Provided administrative support for

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
The Fabiani & Ascoli Families  //  Milan, Italy
June 2009 to December 2010

  • Helped five children with their English homework and conversation skills 

 

MANAGER & ASSISTANT BUYER
The Purple Pump, Zotcis  //  Manhattan, KS + Virtual
May 2008 to July 2011

  • Introduced new marketing strategy that focused on social media including Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and blogging to save the store in advertising costs and to create a direct and easy communication/feedback line between store and client

  • Conducted a market research survey focusing on how to diversify the boutique in response to the opening of 3 new direct competitors within a 1 mile radius, which sparked the store’s launch of a successful full-figure line

  • Attended Las Vegas MAGIC Market to scout new vendors and to purchase apparel and accessory lines in accordance with the seasonal buying plan, and visited existing vendors to maintain vendor relationship

  • Analyzed sales figures, customer demographics, and employee productivity, in addition to running inventory audits through Quickbooks Point-Of-Sale 

  • Supervised an average of 6-8 part-time employees and interns, which included conducting interviewing, hiring, training, and firing

  • Designed and managed store merchandising plan, to include store layout and flow, front window displays, in-store displays, and mannequin styling

 

SERVER
Tubby’s  //  Manhattan, KS
August 2008 to October 2008

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FASHION COLUMNIST
The K-State Collegian  //  Manhattan, KS
August 2008 to December 2008

  • Authored a 400-word, bi-weekly column for The K-State Collegian (circulation 11,500), the Kansas State University community-wide student newspaper, relating to current events and trends in the fashion industry

 

SAFETY & QUALITY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Eagle Support Services  //  Ft. Riley, KS
February 2007 to July 2009

  • Maintained an ISO 9001 certified documentation system for Eagle Support Services Corporation (ESSC), a $100 million organization with 520 on-site personnel

  • Trained as internal auditor of multiple sections, including supply, to ISO 9001:2008 standards

  • Tracked and compiled accident reports, medical bill files, and other accident/injury files in accordance with United States 29-Code of Federal Regulations, local regulations, and insurance company policies

  • Created and maintained drivers qualification records in accordance with United States Army and Kansas requirements and 49-United States Federal Motor Carrier Regulations

  • Provided administration for leadership training, to include content, slide, and resource development, test grading, and score analysis

  • Established database systems to track safety training by course, section, and timeframe

 

EVENT PLANNER
K-State Union Program Council  //  Manhattan, KS
August 2005 to May 2009

  • Managed event planning and marketing budgets of up to $36,500 

  • Wrote press releases, designed and approved flyer artwork , and negotiated and secured sponsorships from local businesses to market, advertise, and promote events 

  • Negotiated contract and rider terms and coordinated with the agencies and managers of international artists such as Dane Cook, Michael Ian Black, Ben Folds, Eve 6, and Straylight Run 

  • Utilized common advertising medias of newspaper, radio, and internet/Facebook, as well as many unorthodox and creative grassroots channels that prove to be more effective on collegiate campuses

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Verizon Wireless  //  Manhattan, KS
June 2004 to January 2007

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SALES ASSOCIATE
Dillards, American Eagle, PacSun  //  Manhattan, KS
August 2001 to May 2004

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OWNER
ERB Apparel  //  Manhattan, KS
August 2001 to May 2004

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