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Brittani Dyrud

Brittani Dyrud

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Results-driven professional with 5+ years of expertise in event planning, operations management, design, social media, and client relations. Adept at managing diverse teams and driving efficiency to meet organizational goals. Proven ability to adapt and excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Excels in strategic planning, execution, and creates effective marketing and advertising materials. Keeps up with latest trends and techniques in the mentioned areas of work and maintains proficiency with industry software and tools. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Coordinator

United Way
04.2022 - Current
  • Orchestrated high-profile events, collaborating with corporate sponsors including MN Vikings, Target, US Bank, and Bremer Bank
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Managed budgets ranging from $1,000-$100,000, ensuring optimal allocation for impactful community events.
  • Spearheaded Action Day at US Bank Stadium in 2022 and Target Field in 2023, supplying 60,000 backpacks for low-income students.
  • Managed annual initiative, Home For Good, providing 850+ essential move-in ready home supply packs for the transitioning houseless community in the metro.
  • Developed Flavors of Our Community, delivering over 4,000 culturally specific meal packs to the cities diverse communities.
  • Successfully planned and executed volunteer and organizational events, ensuring flawless execution and meeting all deliverables.
  • Cultivated and maintained strong partnerships with corporate entities, MN sports teams, and non-profits
  • Oversaw contracts and deliverables, ensuring alignment with event objectives.
  • Coordinated event staffing, volunteer assignments, and registration.
  • Implemented strategic planning to manage and track attendance, volunteer hours, budgets, vendor details, and community impact.
  • Developed project plans for small, mid-sized, and large-scale events, coordinating logistics, vendors, registration, volunteers, and nonprofit partnerships.

Operations Manager

Roofing Insights
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • Directed CEO's YouTube production and channel for high-quality content
  • Oversaw social media accounts, actively engaging and growing the audience
  • Led design, video, admin teams, and graphic designers
  • Functioned as an Executive Assistant, managing a plethora of administrative tasks for the CEO.
  • Orchestrated conferences, classes, networking events, and trips
  • Managed two office locations for operational efficiency, handling CEO's YouTube sponsorships, billing, and invoices.
  • Led Directorii and Roofing Insights School, serving as the primary client contact.
  • Developed strategic goals for personal consulting business while managing high profile client portfolios.
  • Streamlined operations, managing over $50k in sponsorships, overseeing payroll, and executing executive assistant tasks.
  • Orchestrated annual and quarterly conferences and events in and out of state, handling all aspects of travel, planning and logistics.
  • Leveraged social media platforms to amplify brand presence, contributing to an increase in followers.
  • Managed high-quality YouTube content, while using my graphic design and social media skills to enhance the channel's visual appeal and engagement.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Met with customers to present mockups, manage business and marketing strategy and more.

Front Office Manager

Moxy Hotel
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Cross-trained and managed multiple departments, including Front Desk, Sales, Event Management, Brand Training, and Social Media
  • Developed a comprehensive front desk training program for incoming employees across the local Moxy brand.
  • Managed sales and event operations for weekly events and engagement opportunities for guests.
  • Oversaw day of staff scheduling, event setup, and breakdown.
  • Successfully lead several campaigns to bring more guests to the hotel, utilizing local connections.
  • Negotiated local influencer partnerships to promote the hotel.
  • Executed Moxy promotions and secured sponsors for special events.
  • Revamped social media strategy, resulting in a 30% increase in online visibility.
  • Designed and implemented a new bar menu, enhancing the overall guest experience.
  • Used graphic design skills to create logos and marketing materials, contributing to a refreshed local brand image.
  • Prepared reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
  • Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.

Education

Certificate of Design - Fashion Design

Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN
06.2018

Skills

  • Special Events Planning
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Vendor and Contract Negotiations
  • Business Growth
  • Research & Development
  • Operations Oversight
  • Budget Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Brand Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Digital Marketing

Timeline

Event Coordinator

United Way
04.2022 - Current

Operations Manager

Roofing Insights
10.2020 - 04.2022

Front Office Manager

Moxy Hotel
07.2018 - 03.2020

Certificate of Design - Fashion Design

Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Brittani Dyrud