Erika Wilson
Mitchell,United States
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in public and vendor relations, sales and marketing, and administrative operations. Proven track record of effectively communicating, building relationships, and surpassing client expectations. Strategic thinker with a knack for analyzing, compiling, and presenting data to drive business development initiatives. Eager to apply leadership skills and expertise in a role with ample opportunities for growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Team Leader
One World Catering at Woolery Mill
Bloomington, IN
09.2024 - Current
- Direct all aspects of post-sales event management for on-and-off-site fine dining experiences serving up to 350 attendees.
- Promote a client-led experience that exceeds expectations while leading teams and maintaining client relations.
Bartender
Speakeasy Pizza
Orleans, IN, United States
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Adult beverage server to ~200 patrons per day, maintaining updated knowledge of vast inventory of beer, wine, and spirits whilst assisting house staff and facilitating vendor deliveries
Managing Optician
L&S Optical for Veterans Affairs
Bloomington, IN, United States
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Establishment and operation of new optical office for inaugural year, serving a client base of 30,000 local Veterans whilst maintaining strict client confidentiality
Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Center of Southern IN
Bloomington, IN, United States
05.2013 - 12.2019
- Collaborative clinical and surgical assistant to team of six physicians, aiding in direct patient care and administrative functions within high-volume, multidisciplinary eye practice
- ~40,000 patients per annum, average: 100 per day
Education
Associate of Science - Optometric Technology
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN01.2013
Skills
- Management
- Brand awareness
- Vendor relations and negotiation
- Client relations
- Sales experience
- Team Building
Leadership Experience
- Event Lead, One World at Woolery Mill
- Multi-Location Expansion of Bloomington VA Optical
- Honor Graduate, Indiana University
Timeline
Event Team Leader
One World Catering at Woolery Mill
09.2024 - Current
Bartender
Speakeasy Pizza
07.2021 - 01.2022
Managing Optician
L&S Optical for Veterans Affairs
03.2020 - 02.2021
Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Center of Southern IN
05.2013 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Optometric Technology
Indiana University