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Event and Marketing Coordinator

Event management and facilitator for weddings, corporate and private parties for 50-300 guests. 

Developed, planned and orchestrated internal events for 200-900 guests that generated increased revenue and brand awareness. 

Planned and maintained  $250,000 marketing budget, key decision maker on where advertising dollars would be allocated.  

Championed marketing initiatives, spokeswoman for segments on Twin Cities Live, maintained ad calendar for several monthly and weekly publications, increased followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Sourcing/building strategic vendor relationships, negotiating catering, rental, hospitality, and promotional advertising contracts, assuring seamless event execution, and optimizing the guest experience.

Skillfully manage a team of employees, understood individuals strengths and utilized them to delegate daily tasks.

Initiating contacts on business and community leaders, strategizing/presenting customer-specific financial services and integrated marketing and product solutions, achieving high closing and conversion ratios, and increasing organizational sales and profitability.

Partnering with non-profit organizations and agencies, exploring mutually-advantageous marketing opportunities, and increasing community awareness and client engagement.

Planning, orchestrating, and hosting open houses, ribbon cuttings, seminars and social promotional events for groups ranging from 10 to 150 guests, developing viable business leads and contacts, and driving new business development.

Marketing and Busniess Development Director

Developed/implemented Volunteer Program from the ground floor, directed 100-person Volunteer Team, and facilitated on and off-campus resident services for senior citizen populations.
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Served as Program community spokeswoman, championed/led public relations initiative, developed faith-based, government, non-profit, and community organizational contacts and networks, and increased public awareness.
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Wrote a program introductory article that was published in a local newspaper and distributed to all Scott  County residents.
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Skillfully managed Volunteer Teams, delegated team assignments, strategically scheduled/placed personnel, leveraged team talents, and achieved high volunteer motivation and retention levels.
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Developed/executed an innovative marketing plan, presented/marketed chore, home health, and technology services, and successfully secured private-payer funding.
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Authored website content and created/edited a website marketing video that was adopted as a revenue-producing tool.
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Conceptualized and designed an online recruitment tool, leveraged multi-media methodologies, and increased volunteer base.

Initiated organizational contacts, planned, organized, and orchestrated community meetings and promotional events, and introduced Kingsway Community Service offerings.

Collaborated with outsourced Creative Teams, and strategized, authored, and produced marketing communications, brochures, and advertising materials.

Director of Volunteer Services and Marketing

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Served as organizational spokeswoman and key community contact, prepared/delivered educational presentations to school, civil, church, and government leaders and board members, and successfully increased community engagement and funding support.
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Led organizational outreach initiatives, established trusting non-profit group partnerships, and expanded organizational spheres of influence and financial support.
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Recruited, trained, mentored, and motivated volunteer teams, provided ongoing training for new and existing volunteers, and improved team competency/productivity.
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Developed, authored, and presented a court-ordered educational course for at risk youth, and improved anger management and social-integration skills.
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Restructured, updated, and edited company website, and improved website functionality and market appeal.
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Led quarterly board member training meetings, briefed board members on current programs and field developments, and assured organizational messaging consistency and integrity.
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Wrote and edited numerous program promotional articles that were published in local news journals.

Community Outreach Coordinator

Built and managed pet grooming operation from the ground floor, revitalized/promoted new program offerings, and successfully reactivated a dormant profit center.
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Developed/sustained positive client relationships, provided quality grooming and customer services, earned client loyalty and commitment, and achieved 90% client retention ratio.
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Hired and managed pet grooming staff, coordinated customer/staff schedules, and optimized workflow, sales, and profitability.

Pet Groomer

Managed salon grooming operation, hired, trained, and supervised eight-person Grooming Team, and provided quality grooming services for 150 to 200 pets weekly.
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Strategized/introduced customer loyalty and marketing programs, diversified customer base, and increased service volume and profitability.
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Ordered, tracked, and replenished supply inventories, minimized operating expense, and consistently met targeted budget objectives.

Grooming Salong Manager

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Karen Borresen-Berg: Event and Marketing Coordinator in Belle Plaine, MN

Karen Borresen-Berg

Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery

Thrivent Financial

Kingsway Community Services

Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women

Mendakota Animal Hospital

Petco

Minnesota State University