JESSICA CARROLL

3069 Madison Rd.

Cincinnati, OH 45209
513.442.5377
jcae6dae@westpost.net
A proven five-year record of planning and implementing a variety of crisp, effec
tive, on-budget meetings and events, with specific emphasis on facility utilizat
ion, positive attendee experience and attention to detail. Known for thriving in
dynamic, high-pressure environment.
Key skills include:
Key Account Management
Logistical Planning & Coordination
Vendor-Contract Negotiation
Client Relations
Site Selection and Management
Budget Tracking and Reporting
Print Material
Participant Recruitment
Staff Supervision
Windows XP, Windows 7, MAC OS, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop CS5
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MARKETING CONTRACTOR VALLEY NATURAL FOODS, Burnsville, MN 2010 to Present
EVENT COORDINATOR & GROCERY LEAD 2008 to 2010
Event responsibilities combined with operations and customer service management.
Selected Achievements:
> Coordinated and interacted with vendors and brokers to successfully launch new
products, highlight established product awareness, product sampling and demonst
rations, develop in-store signage and related marketing materials.
> Maintained inventory control to a level of $88,000.
> Planned and coordinated the store's grand re-opening to include graphics, comm
unity and local media involvement to create excitement and enhance store traffic
.
EVENT COORDINATOR, NRC REALTY ADVISORS, LLC, Chicago, IL 2006 to 2008
Exclusively managed the logistics and on-site management of fifty plus high-atte
ndee meetings, tradeshows, seminars and conferences throughout the country for c
lients such as British Petroleum and Sunoco.
Selected Achievements:
> Managed budgets up to $90,000 for meetings, tradeshows, seminars and conferenc
es.
> Oversaw event services with a focus on needs assessment, vendor relations, cos
t analysis, set-up/audio specifications, transportation, off-site entertainment,
accommodations, and menu selection.
> Established travel and entertainment options, employing experience acquired du
ring extensive business travels.
LOCATION MANAGER, HERTZ CORPORATION, Chicago, IL 2004 to 2006
Organized and directed all activities relating to the rental and servicing of co
mpany's vehicles in a high volume airport environment.
Selected Achievements:
> Tracked all appropriate operational measures and analyzed and forecast operati
onal performance results demonstrating organizational and analytical strength.
> Provided management, direction and support to a large and varied staff.
CAMP COORDINATOR, MINNESOTA THUNDER, Minneapolis, MN 2003 to 2003
Grew revenue and increase customers under contract for the Minnesota Thunder, a
professional soccer team.
Selected Achievements:
> Produced 30% growth in number of contracts while simultaneously increasing rev
enue in one year.
> Oversaw game day operations including stadium readiness, locker room set-up, o
fficials and paramedics' selection, coordination and staging.

EDUCATION
B.S. ~ Sports Management, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN * 2003