Bailey Hamilton
Chicago,IL
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing employees and maintaining efficiencies while driving work forward in support of business objectives. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Administrator
Chicago Public Media/WBEZ
01.2022 - Current
- Managed Executive calendars, projects, and communications, coordinating across departments and facilitating flawless execution of the organization’s fundraising initiatives
- Launched additional fundraising vehicles, including partnering with Board Members and other volunteers to reach new prospective donors
- Created team cohesiveness by organizing, planning, and executing team-wide retreats, meetings, and team-building events.
Studio Manager and Coach
Rock Solid Health
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led a team of coaches, managed the daily operations, and developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies that increased membership leads and retention.
East Regional Marketing Manager
Lagunitas Brewing Co
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Led the East Regional Marketing team, acting as main Marketing POC for Operations, Creative, Administration and Sales teams in all East Regions
- Supported and Managed Onsite Event Manager in shaping, planning, and executing traffic-driving events at the Chicago location
- Oversaw and adhered to overall sponsorship, event, and advertising budget.
Marketing/Sales Specialist & Events Manager
Lagunitas Brewing Co
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Managed and oversaw construction build-out, development, outreach, promotion and opening of Lagunitas Community Room, tracking all expenditures.
- Developed relationships with, and subsequently hosted over 130 nonprofit events at the Community Room from September 2016 to April 2017 resulting in more than 280,000 was raised for nonprofit causes.
- Managed partnerships and events in the East regions, developing relationships and researching new opportunities to reach and interact with target audience.
- Hired, trained, and directly managed a team of four full-time event staff to coordinate events in target markets, mentoring five direct reports; conducting reviews, providing feedback, creating development plans.
Buyer & Team Member
Whole Foods Market
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Supported and organized a team of 12 non-profit fundraisers on complex and ongoing projects crucial to the organization’s multi-million-dollar funding goals
- Proactively identified and presented solutions for process and operational challenges to support fundraising goals
- Oversaw a team of ten full-time employees, facilitating between 200 and 300 consumer touchpoints each year across the Eastern US regions in the CPG industry.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
North Central College
Naperville, ILSkills
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Project Management
- Client Relations
- Time Management
- Process Improvement
- Contract Negotiation
- Policy Development
- Budget Management
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Executive Administrator
Chicago Public Media/WBEZ
01.2022 - Current
Studio Manager and Coach
Rock Solid Health
01.2020 - 01.2022
East Regional Marketing Manager
Lagunitas Brewing Co
01.2017 - 01.2019
Marketing/Sales Specialist & Events Manager
Lagunitas Brewing Co
01.2012 - 01.2017
Buyer & Team Member
Whole Foods Market
01.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
North Central College
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