I love bikes, basketball, Americana, art and the outdoors. Raised and educated in the Great Lakes. I'm compassionate, creative, athletic, and have a good sense of humor. I'm old enough to know how to get things done and young enough to grow my entrepreneurial spirit. I am a hardworking problem-solver and loyal leader with a big heart. I am for hire.
Job Responsibilities
Staff and project management. Brand Launch. Inside and outside sales. Cold Calling. E-commerce sales, fulfillment, and customer service. Wholesale program development. Staff hiring, training, scheduling, time-clock management and HR. Budget planning, allocation, and reporting. Sponsorship and partner negotiations. Permitting. Management, meeting leader. Inventory management, purchasing and retail. Outside event management, organization and execution. Inside event booking and private space rental. Marketing and catering event lead. Key partnership development. Internship director. Content creation. Event host and producer. Non-Profit donation and sponsorship coordinator. Photo assistant. Invoicing, cash handling and deposits. Dish washer. Janitor. Handyman. Contract writing. Tax filing. Insurance claims. Business licensing.
Brands I've Worked with
Custom brand sales for: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. Grey Goose Vodka. New Belgium Brewing. Intelligentsia Coffee. Virtue Cider. Made Movement. Lyric Opera. A Red Orchid Theatre. Amli Lofts. Sterling Bay Properties. Flats. Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Joie de Vivre Hotels. Hog-Salt Hospitality. Kaehler Luggage. Pan Am Airlines. Chicago Cubs.
Strategic Brand Partnerships: Harley Davidson, Audiotree, Motoblot, Aramark - Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Hexe Coffee, Federal Moto, 16 on Center, Surfrider Foundation, Carhartt, Great Lakes Tattoo, Stance, Chrome Industries and countless bars & restaurants.
Events
Hosted events with Levis, Bulleit Bourbon, Warby Parker, Chicago Ideas, ZipCar, Rapha, Everlane, FreePeople, Corridor Brewery, Smilebooth, Active Transportation Alliance, Illinois Board of Tourism. Rodeos, car & motorcycle shows, live music venues, beer festivals, and county fairs.
Worked events at Lollapalooza - Artist Lounge & Lolla Shop, City of Chicago DCASE, NorthernGrade, Dose Market, Reader Made in Chicago Market, and bicycle industry showcases. Collaborated pop-up’s at Macy’s State Street, Frye Boots, Goose Island Brewery, TwoSon, Free People, Westfield Mall, Microsoft, Room & Board, and Facebook. Spartan Race, NASCAR, Born Free, Stance, Yeti, Chrome Industries. Stance x NBA All Star Spades.
Public Speaking
Loyola University, marketing class small business project mentor. Columbia College, web content project advisor. Central Michigan University, College of Business Administration senior field-trip host. Chicago Ideas Week - lab host & Co-Op Board. Active-Transportation-Alliance - storyteller. Chicago Athletic Audio Library. Live WGN Midday News and WGN About Town guest.
Notable
Willing and eager to travel. Clean driving and legal record. Perfect credit-score. TSA Pre-Check. Valid drivers license and passport.
Media
At Work with Alan Gagne - feature by Stock Mfg.
Chicago's Best Baristas - feature by Refinery29
