Experience

Skills

Assistant Event Manager

I worked directly under the Tour Manager on an eight month tour for Charbroil Grills.

Auditing

Automotive

Bar Promotions

Brand Ambassador

I have represented many notable companies, including: Disney, Nintendo, T-mobile, Comcast, Diageo liquor brands (Captain Morgan, Jose Cuervo, Smirnoff, Johnny Walker, Don Julio, Jeremiah Weed), the U.S. Airforce, Nescafe, Juicy Juice, Butterfinger, Wonka Candy, and Turano Bread

Chef

Concerts & Sports Event

While on tour with Charbroil, we made stops at three NASCAR races (including the All Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway and Petit Le Mans) and tailgated at two rival collegiate football games (Old Miss vs. Tennessee and Ohio vs. Michigan). Also on our list of stops was Rick and Bubba's annual Turkey Toss! We setup at a few concerts, most notably Country Thunder in Wisconsin. (If you want to see pandemonium, show up when they open the gates day one.)

Costume and Character

Data Capture

Demonstration

I have experience with in depth demonstrations both on and off mic. At the Nebraska State Fair, I was put on the stage for Nintendo's Wii Sports Resort. For Charbroil, I showcased the newest infrared grills as well as The Big Easy oil-less turkey fryer; I was trained on their other current products as well. For T-mobile, I demonstrated new phones as well as helping people through the Bill Shrink demo. For the U.S. Airforce, I helped showcase the newest technology demonstrated in their Stealth Car.

Event Management

I have managed many events in Chicago. The largest included overseeing two assistant managers, two B.A. teams of eight, and ten day laborers distributing over 200,000 candy bars at 10+ events throughout Chicago.

Exhibitions

Flyering

I ran a flyering promotion for Comcast at the University of Chicago.

Greeter / Host(ess)

Health & Beauty Demo

Hospitality

In Store Demonstrator

I showcased the newest infrared technology for Charbroil at both Lowes and Home Depots across the U.S.; I have also sampled Diageo liquors in stores throughout Chicagoland.

Mall Events

Market Research / Surveys

Merchandising

Merchandising (Plan O Gram)

Modelling

Mystery Shopping

Presenting

Roadshows

I was part of a three-person, eight month tour for Charbroil Grills in 2008. I demoed products both on and off mic, gave out samples, troubleshot the site kiosk and laptop, ran the weekly contest, oversaw temp staff in over thirty cities, distributed premiums, logged truck maintenance, shot video and pictures, completed event recaps, booked hotel rooms, and helped in my share of driving the tour's 44-foot trailer. I do not, however, have a CDL.

Sales

Sampling

I have sampled Nescafe coffee, Diageo liquors, Juicy Juice for toddlers, Butterfinger Buzz Bars, and Turano Bread. I also sampled Pilgrims Pride chicken, Delmonte pineapple, and King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls off Charbroil's infrared grills.

Security

Set Up / Labor

During my time with Charbroil, we had over an hour setup and teardown that included heavy lifting and setting up tents. I also took part in setup/teardown for T-mobile and Juicy Juice.

Technology

I have experience troubleshooting site kiosks, as well as general computer troubleshooting/network setup. I also have experience shooting photos/video footage and some experience using a PA system.

Tour Manager

Tradeshows / Conferences

Acting

Bar Tender

CDL Driving License

Computer Skills (Advanced)

Computer Skills (Novice)

Dancer

Driving License

Esthetician

Face Painting

First Aid Certificate

Food Service Certification

Hairstylist

Make Up Artist

Motorcycle License

Nail Technician

Own Car

Poker / Blackjack Dealer

Public Speaking

Roller Skating / Blading

Wait Staff