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ATIYA BIAKABUTUKA

Weddington,NC

Summary

Marketing professional with experience creating and executing sponsorships, experiential marketing campaigns, promotions, and large-scale events for nationally recognized brands including General Motors, Frito-Lay, Disney, and ESPN. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, cultivate strategic partnerships, coordinate cross-functional teams, and execute successful marketing initiatives. Returning to the workforce after a career sabbatical dedicated to raising a family while continuing to develop strong leadership, organizational, budgeting, and project management skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Sabbatical

Family Caregiving & Household Management
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2010 - Current

Dedicated this period to raising three children while serving in leadership and volunteer capacities requiring advanced organizational, budgeting, scheduling, communication, and project management skills.

  • Coordinated complex family logistics involving academics, healthcare, athletics, travel, and scheduling.
  • Planned school, church, and community events while managing volunteers and vendors.
  • Managed budgets, negotiations, scheduling conflicts, and multiple competing priorities.
  • Served as liaison between educators, healthcare providers, coaches, and families.

Experiential Marketing Specialist

R* Works
Irving, TX
04.2008 - 07.2010

Managed sponsorship programs and experiential marketing campaigns for General Motors' Saturn and Cadillac divisions across the South Central Region.

  • Managed client relationships throughout planning and execution.
  • Coordinated vendors, agencies, and event partners to ensure flawless delivery.
  • Oversaw multiple marketing initiatives simultaneously.
  • Executed brand activations that increased consumer engagement lead generation.
  • Collaborated with internal teams and clients to ensure project success.

Account Manager

The Marketing Arm
Dallas, TX
06.2007 - 01.2008

Managed national experiential marketing programs for Frito-Lay SunChips and Innovation Summit accounts.

  • Served as primary contact between clients and external partners.
  • Coordinated cross-functional project teams.
  • Managed event timelines and vendor relationships.
  • Ensured successful execution of national promotional programs.

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Disney Regional Entertainment/ ESPN Zone
Atlanta, GA
08.2004 - 06.2007
  • Developed customized event proposals for corporate clients.
  • Built client relationships resulting in repeat business.
  • Coordinated event logistics across multiple departments.
  • Generated new business through networking and outreach.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management And Communications

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

Master of Science - Sports Administration

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Event Planning & Execution
  • Sponsorship & Promotions Management
  • Brand Activation & Experiential Marketing
  • Vendor & Affiliate Relations
  • Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Budget & Logistic Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Post-Event Reporting & Analysis

Timeline

Career Sabbatical

Family Caregiving & Household Management
08.2010 - Current

Experiential Marketing Specialist

R* Works
04.2008 - 07.2010

Account Manager

The Marketing Arm
06.2007 - 01.2008

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Disney Regional Entertainment/ ESPN Zone
08.2004 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management And Communications

University of Michigan

Master of Science - Sports Administration

Georgia State University
ATIYA BIAKABUTUKA