Gabrielle Forges
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for advocating on behalf of target audiences and driving meaningful engagement. Proven track record in building trust, fostering positive relationships, and effectively communicating brand messaging. Skilled in translating complex ideas into compelling narratives and leveraging various channels to reach target audiences. Adept at analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities, and developing strategic communications plans to enhance brand visibility and drive business objectives. Seeking to leverage my advocacy skills and communications expertise to create impactful marketing campaigns and drive brand success as an Employee Advocate.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Advocate/Operations Support Specialist
Cornerstone Building Brands
02.2024 - Current
- Design and administer employee recognition programs to acknowledge and reward outstanding performance, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation
- Coordinate and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities to enhance employee skills and career growth
- Plan and organize team-building events, social gatherings, and activities to promote camaraderie, collaboration, and a positive work culture
- Manage event budgets effectively, optimizing resources and maximizing impact while adhering to financial constraints
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and department heads to align event objectives with organizational goals and values
- Solicit feedback from employees to continuously improve event experiences and ensure satisfaction
- Decorate office spaces and breakrooms with innovative designs and stimulating visuals to create a conducive work environment that enhances productivity and creativity
- Contribute to a positive company culture and employee engagement through thoughtful event planning and office environment enhancement initiatives
- Establish effective communication channels and platforms to keep employees informed, engaged, and connected with organizational goals, updates, and initiatives
- Received positive feedback from employees and management for creativity, attention to detail, and dedication to enhancing the workplace experience, decreasing company's turnover rate by 34%.
Guest Service Advocate
Target
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Communicates and interacts with guests to build an inclusive guest experience
- Blends problem solving and decision making to positively impact the guest experience and resolve guest concerns
- Promotes and sells various benefits, offerings, and services
- Adapts to different guest interactions and situations
- Supports with recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
- Collaborates with managing, planning, and evaluating department
- Also ensures a secure and legal work environment
- Establishes strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information.
Operations Coordinator
New Orleans Talk Network
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Directs and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of live streaming program schedules and programs
- Confers with production staff to discuss issues such as production and casting problems, budgets, policies, and news coverage
- Develops ideas for the network as well as features that the network can produce
- Acts as a liaison between talent and directors, providing information that performers or guests need to prepare for appearances and communicating relevant information from guests, performers, or staff to directors
- Plans and executes fundraising activities
- Cues announcers, actors, performers, and guests.
First Assistant Director
Phoenix Productions
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Prepares production and shooting guidelines to meet budget parameters and pre-set shooting schedules
- Ensures all daily, weekly, and monthly shooting targets are met
- Recommends alternative solutions to potential delays and other production issues
- Ensures compliance with all production guidelines
- Prepares production and shooting guidelines to meet budget parameters and predetermined shooting schedules.
Education
Bachelor Of Science in Communication -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Project Development
- Project Management
- Detail Oriented
- Compliance & Regulations
- Financial Reporting
- Conflict Resolution
- Media Production
- Business Relations & Negotiations
- Effective Communication
- Employee Training, Development & Leadership
- Event Planning
- Proficient in Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Share Point
- Safety Culture
- Canva
- Document filing
- Training delivery
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Interpersonal Skills
- Creative and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Employee Advocate/Operations Support Specialist
Cornerstone Building Brands
02.2024 - Current
Operations Coordinator
New Orleans Talk Network
01.2021 - 10.2021
First Assistant Director
Phoenix Productions
01.2021 - 03.2021
Guest Service Advocate
Target
05.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor Of Science in Communication -
University of Phoenix