ARIEL CLARK
Fairview Heights,IL
Summary
Work incentive specialist with an extensive knowledge in overseeing client accounts, maintaining reports, and monitoring solution strategies. Background in administrative duties, resolving, processing complaints, and preparing reports. BA in Corporate Communications with strong organization skills, and ability to delegate task efficiently.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner - Event Planner
Charming Paige Designs
11.2019 - Current
- Organize a wide spectrum of events and dinners
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiations by maximizing event parameters and client budget
- Facilitate effortless preparation ensuring plans were executed and designed as clients envisioned
- Ensure seamless day-of-flow coordinating vendor activities resulting in exceptional guest experience
- Attract new clients and maintain existing clients resulting from positive customer reviews
- Oversight of company processes, procedures, and financials.
Work Incentive Specialist
Allsup
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Outbound/inbound calls to beneficiaries about the Social Security Attorney Ticket to Work program
- Provide the claimant with the necessary tools to ensure financial independence
- Ensure the beneficiaries are ready to begin employment
- Processing beneficiary's correspondence and sending the SSA
- Liaison with career counselors to ensure beneficiaries has completed all guidelines for enrollment into Ticket to Work program.
Office Support Specialist
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Developed and maintained relationships with individuals seeking educational training or job placement through designated career pathways
- Performed administrative duties such as maintenance of office files, records, and invoices using various software applications
- Planned events to help clients become more marketable employees
- Designed newsletters, flyers, and brochures for all upcoming events
- Provided quality customer service to clients by responding to service and referral request.
Event Coordinator
Simply Décor Design
01.2011 - 12.2017
- Manage special events for 25-400+ attendees
- Assist with decorating for weddings conferences, parties, charity events, and much more
- Coordinate and monitor event timelines to ensure deadlines are met
- Oversee event activities and expeditiously resolve problems.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Corporate Communication
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL01.2017
Skills
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Excellent Planner and Coordinator
- Adobe Photoshop InDesign Illustrator
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership and Team Building
- Research Skills
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Work Incentive Specialist
Allsup
03.2020 - 06.2020
Owner - Event Planner
Charming Paige Designs
11.2019 - Current
Office Support Specialist
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
09.2017 - 04.2018
Event Coordinator
Simply Décor Design
01.2011 - 12.2017
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Corporate Communication
Eastern Illinois University