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Chicago Office of Tourism Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Sahar (Khan) Ahmad Sahar (Khan) Ahmad's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience August 2007 - December 2007
Job Marketing Account Manager at Ingram Micro
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Ingram Micro January 2014 - Present
Corcoran Expositions February 2010 - July 2013
Corcoran Expositons, Inc. 2010 - February 2012
Chicago Office of Tourism August 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Account Management, Marketing Budget..., Key Account..., ROI Strategies, B2B Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Trade Shows, Photoshop, Event Management, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, HTML, Client Development, Consulting, FileMaker, A2Z Event Marketing..., Adobe, Database Systems, Manage Client..., Mac, Business Travel, Foreign Languages, Leadership, Integrated Marketing..., Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Team Leadership, Email Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2005 — 2009
BA & BS, Advertising & Public Relations, Psychology
Bartlett High School 2001 — 2005
Ingram Micro January 2014 - Present
Corcoran Expositions February 2010 - July 2013
Corcoran Expositons, Inc. 2010 - February 2012
Chicago Office of Tourism August 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Account Management, Marketing Budget..., Key Account..., ROI Strategies, B2B Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Trade Shows, Photoshop, Event Management, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, HTML, Client Development, Consulting, FileMaker, A2Z Event Marketing..., Adobe, Database Systems, Manage Client..., Mac, Business Travel, Foreign Languages, Leadership, Integrated Marketing..., Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Team Leadership, Email Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2005 — 2009
BA & BS, Advertising & Public Relations, Psychology
Bartlett High School 2001 — 2005
Mary Slowik Mary Slowik's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience 1991 - 1992
Job Program Director at City of Chicago
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Chicago Taste of Chicago Program DirectorDepartment of Cultural Affairs and Special Events1995 - Present
Mayor's Office of Special Events 2001 - 2011
Mayor's Office of Special Events 1993 - 1994
Chicago Office of Tourism 1991 - 1992
Mayor's Office of Special Events 1987 - 1991
Skills
Program Management, Team Building, Government, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Spokesperson, Operating Budgets, Event Planning, Leadership, Special Event, Management, Budgets, Grant Writing, Grants, Event Management
Education
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
City of Chicago Taste of Chicago Program DirectorDepartment of Cultural Affairs and Special Events1995 - Present
Mayor's Office of Special Events 2001 - 2011
Mayor's Office of Special Events 1993 - 1994
Chicago Office of Tourism 1991 - 1992
Mayor's Office of Special Events 1987 - 1991
Skills
Program Management, Team Building, Government, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Spokesperson, Operating Budgets, Event Planning, Leadership, Special Event, Management, Budgets, Grant Writing, Grants, Event Management
Education
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Alan Solomon Alan Solomon's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience February 2010 - July 2010
Job Freelance writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Freelance April 2008 - Present
Northwestern University September 2008 - August 2014
Columbia College Chicago September 2008 - December 2012
DePaul University March 2011 - June 2011
Chicago Office of Tourism February 2010 - July 2010
Chicago Tribune 1984 - 2008
Chicago Sun-Times 1981 - 1984
Skills
Television, Journalism, Ap Style, Newspaper, Editing, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Editorial, Blogging, News Writing, Magazines, Publications, Travel Writing, Teaching Writing, Newspapers, AP Style, Politics, Publishing, Strategic Communications, Photojournalism, Media Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Freelance Writing, Non-fiction, New Media, Proofreading, Breaking News, Web Content, Broadcast, Books, Headline Writing, Online Journalism, Fact-checking, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Publicity, Content Development, Multimedia, Speech Writing, Investigative Reporting, Content Strategy, Broadcast Journalism, Entertainment, Public Speaking, Facebook, Web Content Management, Radio, Digital Media
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1963 — 1968
Bachelor's, Political Science, U.S. History, Sociology
Freelance April 2008 - Present
Northwestern University September 2008 - August 2014
Columbia College Chicago September 2008 - December 2012
DePaul University March 2011 - June 2011
Chicago Office of Tourism February 2010 - July 2010
Chicago Tribune 1984 - 2008
Chicago Sun-Times 1981 - 1984
Skills
Television, Journalism, Ap Style, Newspaper, Editing, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Editorial, Blogging, News Writing, Magazines, Publications, Travel Writing, Teaching Writing, Newspapers, AP Style, Politics, Publishing, Strategic Communications, Photojournalism, Media Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Freelance Writing, Non-fiction, New Media, Proofreading, Breaking News, Web Content, Broadcast, Books, Headline Writing, Online Journalism, Fact-checking, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Publicity, Content Development, Multimedia, Speech Writing, Investigative Reporting, Content Strategy, Broadcast Journalism, Entertainment, Public Speaking, Facebook, Web Content Management, Radio, Digital Media
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1963 — 1968
Bachelor's, Political Science, U.S. History, Sociology
Beth Marchetti's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience February 1996 - November 1999
Job Executive Director
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau November 1999 - July 2014
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau 1999 - July 2014
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau 2014 - 2014
Chicago Office of Tourism February 1996 - November 1999
Skills
Leadership,..., Hospitality, Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Restaurants, Hospitality Industry, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Advertising
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1987
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration/Marketing
Rantoul High School
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau November 1999 - July 2014
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau 1999 - July 2014
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau 2014 - 2014
Chicago Office of Tourism February 1996 - November 1999
Skills
Leadership,..., Hospitality, Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Restaurants, Hospitality Industry, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Advertising
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1987
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration/Marketing
Rantoul High School
Jessie Guth Jessie Guth's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience May 2008 - September 2008
Job National Account Executive at Meeting Tomorrow
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Meeting Tomorrow April 2012 - Present
Meeting Tomorrow January 2010 - Present
Meeting Tomorrow Audio Visual 2010 - Present
Chicago Food Planet May 2009 - December 2009
CBS 2 Chicago September 2008 - November 2008
Chicago Office of Tourism May 2008 - September 2008
Tea Gschwendner June 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Broadcast, Video, Social Media, Live Events, AV, Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Television, Marketing, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Marketing Communications
Education
DePaul University 2005 — 2009
B.A., Media and Cinema Studies
DePaul University
B.A, Media and Cinema Studies2009
Meeting Tomorrow April 2012 - Present
Meeting Tomorrow January 2010 - Present
Meeting Tomorrow Audio Visual 2010 - Present
Chicago Food Planet May 2009 - December 2009
CBS 2 Chicago September 2008 - November 2008
Chicago Office of Tourism May 2008 - September 2008
Tea Gschwendner June 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Broadcast, Video, Social Media, Live Events, AV, Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Television, Marketing, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Marketing Communications
Education
DePaul University 2005 — 2009
B.A., Media and Cinema Studies
DePaul University
B.A, Media and Cinema Studies2009
Mallory McClaire's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience February 2010 - February 2011
Job Events Planner at The University of Chicago, Institute of Politics
Industry Higher Education
Experience
The University of Chicago, Institute of Politics April 2013 - Present
Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture February 2011 - March 2013
Chicago Office of Tourism February 2010 - February 2011
Chicago Neighborhood Tourism Project September 2009 - February 2010
Millennium Park May 2009 - September 2009
Mayor's Office of Special Events, City of Chicago June 2008 - September 2008
Headway - the brain injury association February 2008 - April 2008
Skills
Internal Communications, Problem Solving, Attention To Detail, Process Management, Social Media, Event Management, Community Outreach
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
The University of Chicago, Institute of Politics April 2013 - Present
Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture February 2011 - March 2013
Chicago Office of Tourism February 2010 - February 2011
Chicago Neighborhood Tourism Project September 2009 - February 2010
Millennium Park May 2009 - September 2009
Mayor's Office of Special Events, City of Chicago June 2008 - September 2008
Headway - the brain injury association February 2008 - April 2008
Skills
Internal Communications, Problem Solving, Attention To Detail, Process Management, Social Media, Event Management, Community Outreach
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Eva Penar Eva Penar's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience August 1997 - December 1998
Job Director of Marketing and Communications at The Chicago Community Trust
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
The Chicago Community Trust October 2010 - Present
The Chicago Community Trust August 2008 - September 2010
Time Out Chicago February 2005 - August 2008
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum January 2000 - January 2005
City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs January 1999 - January 2000
Chicago Office of Tourism August 1997 - December 1998
Terra Museum of Art 1996 - 1996
Skills
Fluent English, Fluent in Polish, Fluent in Spanish, Philanthropy, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Publicity, Facebook, Storytelling, Fundraising, Non-profits, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications
Education
Alliance Francaise 2009 — 2012
French
Universidad de Granada 1998 — 1999
Spanish
University of Illinois at Chicago 1995 — 1999
BA, Communications; English; Spanish
University of Granada 1998 — 1998
Certificate, the Studies of the Spanish Language and Culture
The University of Chicago
Graham School, Integrated Marketing
The Chicago Community Trust October 2010 - Present
The Chicago Community Trust August 2008 - September 2010
Time Out Chicago February 2005 - August 2008
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum January 2000 - January 2005
City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs January 1999 - January 2000
Chicago Office of Tourism August 1997 - December 1998
Terra Museum of Art 1996 - 1996
Skills
Fluent English, Fluent in Polish, Fluent in Spanish, Philanthropy, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Publicity, Facebook, Storytelling, Fundraising, Non-profits, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications
Education
Alliance Francaise 2009 — 2012
French
Universidad de Granada 1998 — 1999
Spanish
University of Illinois at Chicago 1995 — 1999
BA, Communications; English; Spanish
University of Granada 1998 — 1998
Certificate, the Studies of the Spanish Language and Culture
The University of Chicago
Graham School, Integrated Marketing
Eva Silverman Eva Silverman's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience March 1993 - November 1994
Job Associate Director at Arts Alliance Illinois
Industry Program Development
Experience
Columbia College Chicago September 2011 - December 2012
Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture January 2011 - June 2012
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs February 2000 - May 2011
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs July 1998 - January 2000
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs November 1994 - June 1998
Chicago Office of Tourism March 1993 - November 1994
Skills
Program Development, Project Management, Grants, Community Outreach, Sponsorship, Nonprofits, Community Development, Event Planning, Teaching, Marketing, Arts Administration, Social Media, Editing, Partnerships, Strategy, Management, Program Management, Fundraising, Event Management, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Leadership, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Festivals, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Policy, Media Relations, Higher Education, Non-profit..., Volunteer Management, Curating, Community Engagement
Education
The University of Chicago 1990 — 1992
MA, Art History
Northwestern University 1983 — 1987
BA, Economics
Columbia College Chicago September 2011 - December 2012
Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture January 2011 - June 2012
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs February 2000 - May 2011
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs July 1998 - January 2000
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs November 1994 - June 1998
Chicago Office of Tourism March 1993 - November 1994
Skills
Program Development, Project Management, Grants, Community Outreach, Sponsorship, Nonprofits, Community Development, Event Planning, Teaching, Marketing, Arts Administration, Social Media, Editing, Partnerships, Strategy, Management, Program Management, Fundraising, Event Management, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Leadership, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Festivals, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Policy, Media Relations, Higher Education, Non-profit..., Volunteer Management, Curating, Community Engagement
Education
The University of Chicago 1990 — 1992
MA, Art History
Northwestern University 1983 — 1987
BA, Economics
Elaine Ngan Elaine Ngan's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience March 1999 - August 2004
Job Currently seeking Human Resources/Payroll opportunities in the North Dallas area
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Graham Personnel Services July 2013 - August 2015
Bell Partners Inc. May 2013 - July 2013
UNCG Career Services Center January 2013 - April 2013
Guilford County Association of Educators September 2008 - June 2012
New Home Systems of Mt. Pleasant, Inc. April 2007 - August 2008
Chicago Office of Tourism March 1999 - August 2004
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Resume Writing, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Publisher, QuickBooks, Photoshop Elements, Writing, I-9 Compliance, OSHA Record Keeping, E-Verify, Staff Suite staffing..., Payroll, Accounts Payable &..., Collections, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Accounts Receivable, Critical Thinking, Training, Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Interviews, Social Media, Customer Service
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Cumulative G.P.A. 3.70
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Film/Photography/Electronic Media with Minor in Fine Arts, Cumulative G.P.A. 3.67
Graham Personnel Services July 2013 - August 2015
Bell Partners Inc. May 2013 - July 2013
UNCG Career Services Center January 2013 - April 2013
Guilford County Association of Educators September 2008 - June 2012
New Home Systems of Mt. Pleasant, Inc. April 2007 - August 2008
Chicago Office of Tourism March 1999 - August 2004
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Resume Writing, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Publisher, QuickBooks, Photoshop Elements, Writing, I-9 Compliance, OSHA Record Keeping, E-Verify, Staff Suite staffing..., Payroll, Accounts Payable &..., Collections, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Accounts Receivable, Critical Thinking, Training, Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Interviews, Social Media, Customer Service
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Cumulative G.P.A. 3.70
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Film/Photography/Electronic Media with Minor in Fine Arts, Cumulative G.P.A. 3.67
J. Jane Tang J. Jane Tang's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience 2009 - 2011
Job Vice President at Northern Trust
Industry Banking
Experience
Northern Trust March 2010 - Present
Chicago Office of Tourism 2009 - 2011
Deloitte & Touche July 2007 - March 2010
Chinese Banker Leadership Program at Univeristy of Illinois 2006 - 2007
Ernst & Young 2005 - 2005
Ernst & Young 2001 - 2005
Skills
Risk Management, Internal Controls, Due Diligence, Internal Audit, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Enterprise Risk..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Banking, Valuation, Credit Risk, Basel II, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Accounting, Change Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Business Requirements
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2007
Master, Accountancy
The University of Chicago 2006 — 2006
Graduate School of Business
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics 1997 — 2001
Bachelor, International Finance
Shanghai No. 3 Girls School 1991 — 1997
Northern Trust March 2010 - Present
Chicago Office of Tourism 2009 - 2011
Deloitte & Touche July 2007 - March 2010
Chinese Banker Leadership Program at Univeristy of Illinois 2006 - 2007
Ernst & Young 2005 - 2005
Ernst & Young 2001 - 2005
Skills
Risk Management, Internal Controls, Due Diligence, Internal Audit, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Enterprise Risk..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Banking, Valuation, Credit Risk, Basel II, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Accounting, Change Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Business Requirements
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2007
Master, Accountancy
The University of Chicago 2006 — 2006
Graduate School of Business
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics 1997 — 2001
Bachelor, International Finance
Shanghai No. 3 Girls School 1991 — 1997
Suzanne Eitelberg Suzanne Eitelberg's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience March 1992 - September 1992
Job The Mark Company
Industry Real Estate
Experience
The Mark Company August 2014 - Present
MGM Resorts International December 2009 - August 2014
MGM Grand June 2006 - July 2007
Various Production Companies February 1987 - August 2005
Missouri Division of Tourism January 1993 - September 1993
Chicago Office of Tourism March 1992 - September 1992
Skills
Hospitality, Sales, Real Estate Development, Event Planning, Selling, Public Relations /..., Coordinating Special..., Coordinating Tasks, Customer Service..., Management, Resorts, Hotels, Retail, Budgets, Public Relations, Hospitality Industry, Event Management, Entertainment, Customer Service, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Real Estate, Team Building, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Leisure Service Management
Univeristy of Missouri - Kansas City 1987 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Incomplete, Dance Performance
The Mark Company August 2014 - Present
MGM Resorts International December 2009 - August 2014
MGM Grand June 2006 - July 2007
Various Production Companies February 1987 - August 2005
Missouri Division of Tourism January 1993 - September 1993
Chicago Office of Tourism March 1992 - September 1992
Skills
Hospitality, Sales, Real Estate Development, Event Planning, Selling, Public Relations /..., Coordinating Special..., Coordinating Tasks, Customer Service..., Management, Resorts, Hotels, Retail, Budgets, Public Relations, Hospitality Industry, Event Management, Entertainment, Customer Service, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Real Estate, Team Building, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Leisure Service Management
Univeristy of Missouri - Kansas City 1987 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Incomplete, Dance Performance
Katja Lindy-Wilkinson Katja Lindy-Wilkinson's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience May 1997 - August 1998
Job CEO at Picote Solutions Inc.
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Picote Solutions Inc. August 2014 - Present
Picote UK Ltd July 2012 - Present
Picote Oy Ltd July 2008 - Present
Innotia Oy February 2008 - June 2008
Finnish School of Seattle October 2003 - February 2006
Microsoft (through Corestaff) November 2004 - October 2005
Custom Marketing Group January 1999 - January 2001
Chicago Office of Tourism May 1997 - August 1998
Chicago Office of Tourism October 1996 - May 1997
Chicago '96, Bipartisan Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention June 1995 - September 1996
Skills
Public Relations, Management, Marketing Management, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Direct Marketing, Market Planning, B2B, Budgets, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, Fundraising, Market Research, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Budgeting, Promotions, Business Planning, Strategic Partnerships, B2B Marketing, International Marketing, Drainage, Project Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 2001 — 2002
MBA, International Management
HEC School of Management 2001 — 2001
MBA, International Business
Columbia College Chicago 1993 — 1996
BA, Marketing Communication
Picote Solutions Inc. August 2014 - Present
Picote UK Ltd July 2012 - Present
Picote Oy Ltd July 2008 - Present
Innotia Oy February 2008 - June 2008
Finnish School of Seattle October 2003 - February 2006
Microsoft (through Corestaff) November 2004 - October 2005
Custom Marketing Group January 1999 - January 2001
Chicago Office of Tourism May 1997 - August 1998
Chicago Office of Tourism October 1996 - May 1997
Chicago '96, Bipartisan Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention June 1995 - September 1996
Skills
Public Relations, Management, Marketing Management, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Direct Marketing, Market Planning, B2B, Budgets, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, Fundraising, Market Research, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Budgeting, Promotions, Business Planning, Strategic Partnerships, B2B Marketing, International Marketing, Drainage, Project Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 2001 — 2002
MBA, International Management
HEC School of Management 2001 — 2001
MBA, International Business
Columbia College Chicago 1993 — 1996
BA, Marketing Communication
Marguerite Tully's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience September 1991 - March 1996
Job Executive Director at Illinois Child Care Bureau
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Illinois Child Care Bureau June 2011 - Present
Chicago Tourism Fund 2010 - 2010
various non-profit organizations and companies 1997 - 2009
Chicago Office of Tourism September 1991 - March 1996
Mayor's Office of Special Events June 1979 - September 1991
Skills
Nonprofits, Event Management, Theatre, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Public Relations, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Government, Grants, Community Development, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Public Policy, Research, Leadership Development, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Specialty Events, Marketing, Economic Development
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1976 — 1984
BBA, Marketing
Illinois Child Care Bureau June 2011 - Present
Chicago Tourism Fund 2010 - 2010
various non-profit organizations and companies 1997 - 2009
Chicago Office of Tourism September 1991 - March 1996
Mayor's Office of Special Events June 1979 - September 1991
Skills
Nonprofits, Event Management, Theatre, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Public Relations, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Government, Grants, Community Development, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Public Policy, Research, Leadership Development, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Specialty Events, Marketing, Economic Development
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1976 — 1984
BBA, Marketing
Jennifer Gailey's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience May 2010 - April 2011
Job Owner of META Events
Industry Events Services
Experience
META Events 2012 - Present
Rockford Park District 2013 - 2014
SMG June 2011 - March 2012
Chicago Office of Tourism May 2010 - April 2011
Chicago Office of Tourism September 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Sponsorship, Event Planning, Event Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Facebook, Marketing, Website Management, Marketing Communications
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2004 — 2008
Boylan High School 2000 — 2004
META Events 2012 - Present
Rockford Park District 2013 - 2014
SMG June 2011 - March 2012
Chicago Office of Tourism May 2010 - April 2011
Chicago Office of Tourism September 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Sponsorship, Event Planning, Event Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Facebook, Marketing, Website Management, Marketing Communications
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2004 — 2008
Boylan High School 2000 — 2004
Chelsea (Hamilton) Kennedy Chelsea (Hamilton) Kennedy's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience June 2004 - August 2004
Job Event Marketing Manager at Dick's Sporting Goods
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Dick's Sporting Goods May 2011 - Present
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. March 2008 - May 2011
Real Living HER January 2007 - March 2008
MRC July 2007 - November 2007
mPRm Public Relations June 2005 - August 2005
Chicago Office of Tourism June 2004 - August 2004
Alle-Kiski Medical Center December 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Blogging, Marketing, Budgets, Negotiation, Internal Communications, Advertising, Newsletters, Cross-functional Team..., Editing, Publications, Event Planning, Social Media, Television, Program Management, Market Planning, Strategy, Sponsorship, Crisis Communications, Publishing, Feature Articles, Sales, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Leadership
Education
Ohio University 2002 — 2006
BSJ, Scripps School of Journalism: Major, Public Relations; Specilizations: Business and Economics
Dick's Sporting Goods May 2011 - Present
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. March 2008 - May 2011
Real Living HER January 2007 - March 2008
MRC July 2007 - November 2007
mPRm Public Relations June 2005 - August 2005
Chicago Office of Tourism June 2004 - August 2004
Alle-Kiski Medical Center December 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Blogging, Marketing, Budgets, Negotiation, Internal Communications, Advertising, Newsletters, Cross-functional Team..., Editing, Publications, Event Planning, Social Media, Television, Program Management, Market Planning, Strategy, Sponsorship, Crisis Communications, Publishing, Feature Articles, Sales, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Leadership
Education
Ohio University 2002 — 2006
BSJ, Scripps School of Journalism: Major, Public Relations; Specilizations: Business and Economics
Heather Natal Heather Natal's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience August 2001 - January 2002
Job Senior Communications Specialist at DSM Functional Materials
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
DSM Functional Materials March 2013 - Present
DSM Functional Materials April 2010 - March 2013
DSM (Desotech) Functional Materials June 2009 - April 2010
DMG Used Machines February 2006 - January 2009
DMG Chicago October 2003 - February 2006
Chicago Office of Tourism August 2001 - January 2002
Bloomingdale's April 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Product Development, Sales, Customer Service, Event Planning, Trade Shows, PowerPoint, Strategic Communications, Email Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Editing, InDesign, Photoshop, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Newsletters, Budgets, Dreamweaver, Cross-functional Team..., Copy Editing, Illustrator, Integrated Brand..., Database Marketing, Lotus Notes, Great Plains Software, Microsoft Publisher, HTML, Trade Show Strategy, AP Style
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2002
BA, Communications
Schaumburg High School 1994 — 1998
DSM Functional Materials March 2013 - Present
DSM Functional Materials April 2010 - March 2013
DSM (Desotech) Functional Materials June 2009 - April 2010
DMG Used Machines February 2006 - January 2009
DMG Chicago October 2003 - February 2006
Chicago Office of Tourism August 2001 - January 2002
Bloomingdale's April 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Product Development, Sales, Customer Service, Event Planning, Trade Shows, PowerPoint, Strategic Communications, Email Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Editing, InDesign, Photoshop, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Newsletters, Budgets, Dreamweaver, Cross-functional Team..., Copy Editing, Illustrator, Integrated Brand..., Database Marketing, Lotus Notes, Great Plains Software, Microsoft Publisher, HTML, Trade Show Strategy, AP Style
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2002
BA, Communications
Schaumburg High School 1994 — 1998
Lizz Wheeler Lizz Wheeler's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience 2006 - 2007
Job VP of Business Development at National Gift Card (NGC)
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
National Gift Card (NGC) December 2013 - Present
National Gift Card January 2010 - Present
National Gift Card September 2007 - January 2010
Chicago Office of Tourism 2006 - 2007
Skills
Loyalty Programs, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, B2B, Account Management, Salesforce.com, New Business Development, Gift Cards, Business Development, Loyalty Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sales, Management, Start-ups, Marketing
Education
DePaul University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Lake Zurich High School
National Gift Card (NGC) December 2013 - Present
National Gift Card January 2010 - Present
National Gift Card September 2007 - January 2010
Chicago Office of Tourism 2006 - 2007
Skills
Loyalty Programs, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, B2B, Account Management, Salesforce.com, New Business Development, Gift Cards, Business Development, Loyalty Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sales, Management, Start-ups, Marketing
Education
DePaul University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Lake Zurich High School
Kristin Unger Kristin Unger's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience April 2008 - December 2010
Job Nutrition Graduate Student
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Wagstaff Worldwide January 2012 - November 2013
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants December 2010 - January 2012
Chicago Office of Tourism April 2008 - December 2010
Chicago Office of Tourism April 2008 - April 2010
Rivers Agency June 2007 - April 2008
Peer Group Consulting 2006 - 2007
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.)
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2002 — 2005
B.A. in English
Chapman University 2001 — 2002
Wagstaff Worldwide January 2012 - November 2013
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants December 2010 - January 2012
Chicago Office of Tourism April 2008 - December 2010
Chicago Office of Tourism April 2008 - April 2010
Rivers Agency June 2007 - April 2008
Peer Group Consulting 2006 - 2007
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.)
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2002 — 2005
B.A. in English
Chapman University 2001 — 2002
Nedra Wilson's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience June 2000 - August 2004
Job Human Resources Professional
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Cook County Sheriff's Office May 2010 - Present
Cook County Sheriff's Department June 2008 - April 2010
After School Matters September 2004 - June 2008
Chicago Office of Tourism June 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Human Resources, Interviews, Organizational..., Project Planning, Public Relations, Talent Acquisition, Fundraising
Education
Loyola University Chicago
Master of Science (MS), Human Resources
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
Cook County Sheriff's Office May 2010 - Present
Cook County Sheriff's Department June 2008 - April 2010
After School Matters September 2004 - June 2008
Chicago Office of Tourism June 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Human Resources, Interviews, Organizational..., Project Planning, Public Relations, Talent Acquisition, Fundraising
Education
Loyola University Chicago
Master of Science (MS), Human Resources
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
Brooke Prewitt Vane's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience September 2006 - August 2009
Job Vice President at FleishmanHillard
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
FleishmanHillard June 2014 - Present
Fleishman-Hillard August 2009 - June 2014
Chicago Office of Tourism September 2006 - August 2009
The Ingram Group / Jarrard, Phillips, Cate & Hancock 2002 - 2006
United States Representative Bart Gordon's Office, 6th District Tennessee 2001 - 2002
Skills
Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Reputation Management
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
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FleishmanHillard June 2014 - Present
Fleishman-Hillard August 2009 - June 2014
Chicago Office of Tourism September 2006 - August 2009
The Ingram Group / Jarrard, Phillips, Cate & Hancock 2002 - 2006
United States Representative Bart Gordon's Office, 6th District Tennessee 2001 - 2002
Skills
Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Reputation Management
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
mjhs
Caitlin McElroy's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience January 2009 - June 2009
Job Health Services Coordinator at Orland Township
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Orland Township April 2013 - Present
Chicago Office of Tourism January 2009 - June 2009
Paramount Public Relations, Inc. August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Press Releases, Social Media, Public Relations, Media Relations, Facebook, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Editing, Publicity, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Health Education, Newsletters
Education
DePaul University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Relations/Advertising
Governors State University
Master of Health Administration
Orland Township April 2013 - Present
Chicago Office of Tourism January 2009 - June 2009
Paramount Public Relations, Inc. August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Press Releases, Social Media, Public Relations, Media Relations, Facebook, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Editing, Publicity, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Health Education, Newsletters
Education
DePaul University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Relations/Advertising
Governors State University
Master of Health Administration
Emily Gilbert's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience May 2009 - October 2009
Job Account Executive at Colle+McVoy
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Colle+McVoy June 2015 - Present
VML June 2014 - April 2015
VML May 2013 - June 2014
GlynnDevins April 2011 - April 2013
GlynnDevins November 2009 - April 2011
Chicago Office of Tourism May 2009 - October 2009
Iowa State University August 2008 - December 2008
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau May 2008 - December 2008
HealthPartners June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Advertising, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Direct Mail, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Management, Direct Marketing
Education
Iowa State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising, Art and Design
Colle+McVoy June 2015 - Present
VML June 2014 - April 2015
VML May 2013 - June 2014
GlynnDevins April 2011 - April 2013
GlynnDevins November 2009 - April 2011
Chicago Office of Tourism May 2009 - October 2009
Iowa State University August 2008 - December 2008
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau May 2008 - December 2008
HealthPartners June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Advertising, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Direct Mail, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Management, Direct Marketing
Education
Iowa State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising, Art and Design
Meredith Blake's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience October 2009 - May 2010
Job M.Arch Candidate at University of Virginia
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
University of Virginia July 2014 - Present
Archeworks September 2012 - May 2013
Red Frog Events January 2012 - May 2012
Groupon February 2011 - May 2011
Common Threads July 2010 - January 2011
CHICAGO OFFICE OF TOURISM October 2009 - May 2010
DENVER OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Program Coordination, Event Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Data Assessment, Volunteer Management, Research, Editing, Website Updating, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Photography, Illustrator, Leadership
Education
University of Virginia 2014 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Architecture
ARCHEWORKS 2012 — 2013
Certificate Program, Sustainable Urban Design
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2011 — 2012
Student at Large, Visual Communications Design/Architecture/Drawing
University of California, Berkeley 2011 — 2011
IN[ARCH] Certificate, Architecture
Kenyon College 2005 — 2009
B.A., History, w/ minor in Women and Gender Studies
University of Virginia July 2014 - Present
Archeworks September 2012 - May 2013
Red Frog Events January 2012 - May 2012
Groupon February 2011 - May 2011
Common Threads July 2010 - January 2011
CHICAGO OFFICE OF TOURISM October 2009 - May 2010
DENVER OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Program Coordination, Event Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Data Assessment, Volunteer Management, Research, Editing, Website Updating, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Photography, Illustrator, Leadership
Education
University of Virginia 2014 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Architecture
ARCHEWORKS 2012 — 2013
Certificate Program, Sustainable Urban Design
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2011 — 2012
Student at Large, Visual Communications Design/Architecture/Drawing
University of California, Berkeley 2011 — 2011
IN[ARCH] Certificate, Architecture
Kenyon College 2005 — 2009
B.A., History, w/ minor in Women and Gender Studies
Jim Law's Chicago Office of Tourism Experience June 1996 - March 1998
Job President of Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance July 2015 - Present
View Chicago June 2013 - June 2015
Chicago Children's Museum 2007 - 2013
Mayor's Office of Special Events March 1998 - April 2007
Chicago Office of Tourism June 1996 - March 1998
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs September 1990 - March 1998
Lubotsky Metter Worthington + Law (formerly Sisco/Lubotsky and Stuart Cohen) 1981 - 1987
University of Wisconsin, School of Architecture 1985 - 1986
William Downing Associates 1978 - 1980
Skills
Community Outreach, Fundraising, Historic Preservation, Museums, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Research, Urban Planning, Strategic Planning, Art, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Grants, Marketing, Leadership, Media Relations, Teaching, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Event Management, Project Planning, Zoning, Philanthropy, Urban Design, History, Economic Development, Program Management, Blogging, Creative Direction, Land Use, Museum Education, Land Use Planning, Community Development, Sustainability, Exhibit Design, Historical Research, Urban, Comprehensive Planning, Site Planning, Arts Administration, Art Exhibitions, Mixed-use, Art History, Landscape Architecture, Design Research
Education
Cornell University 1974 — 1977
B.Arch, Architecture
Syracuse University 1972 — 1974
Architecture
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance July 2015 - Present
View Chicago June 2013 - June 2015
Chicago Children's Museum 2007 - 2013
Mayor's Office of Special Events March 1998 - April 2007
Chicago Office of Tourism June 1996 - March 1998
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs September 1990 - March 1998
Lubotsky Metter Worthington + Law (formerly Sisco/Lubotsky and Stuart Cohen) 1981 - 1987
University of Wisconsin, School of Architecture 1985 - 1986
William Downing Associates 1978 - 1980
Skills
Community Outreach, Fundraising, Historic Preservation, Museums, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Research, Urban Planning, Strategic Planning, Art, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Grants, Marketing, Leadership, Media Relations, Teaching, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Event Management, Project Planning, Zoning, Philanthropy, Urban Design, History, Economic Development, Program Management, Blogging, Creative Direction, Land Use, Museum Education, Land Use Planning, Community Development, Sustainability, Exhibit Design, Historical Research, Urban, Comprehensive Planning, Site Planning, Arts Administration, Art Exhibitions, Mixed-use, Art History, Landscape Architecture, Design Research
Education
Cornell University 1974 — 1977
B.Arch, Architecture
Syracuse University 1972 — 1974
Architecture