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Janae Merriweather

Summary

Energetic and detail-oriented professional with 6+ years of experience supporting executive leadership and driving operational excellence in fast-paced environments. Skilled in event planning, community and team engagement, and cross-functional coordination. Passionate about creating exceptional experiences that elevate culture, deepen engagement, and enhance brand connection. As a former women's basketball player, I am looking to combine strong organizational skills with my love for sports and community-centered initiatives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Tyler New Media
04.2024 - Current
  • Led logistics and execution for large-scale branded events including the TSP Tour, a 5-city business conference series, creating engaging attendee experiences that drove brand loyalty and high satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with marketing and operations teams to develop cohesive event plans, scripts, and run-of-show, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Designed and launched internal engagement initiatives like employee recognition programs to foster a connected workplace culture.
  • Served as liaison for speakers and talent, overseeing all pre-event communication, day-of coordination, and post-event wrap-ups.
  • Developed processes for travel, event coordination, and talent management—skills directly transferable to game day execution.

Executive Assistant/Executive Intern

The Rubicon Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Completed a competitive 1-year executive development program focused on strategic operations, mentorship, and high-level project coordination across multi-industry, C-suite environments.
  • Gained hands-on experience in project and event planning disciplines including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and risk analysis—skills directly applicable to game day and fan experience execution.
  • Contributed to multi-site growth strategy that expanded workforce by 75%, showcasing an ability to support high-impact, people-first initiatives.
  • Supported strategic outreach efforts that helped break into new B2B markets, contributing to a 400% increase in qualified leads and brand exposure —demonstrating an understanding of how to build and engage diverse audiences.

Community Outreach Manager

The Brand Hustler
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Engaged a community of 500+ aspiring women entrepreneurs, fostering a strong sense of connection and support through curated programming and interactive experiences.
  • Created dynamic, branded content using Canva to promote events, share resources, and elevate the community's digital presence—skills transferable to in-arena content integration and fan activation.
  • Designed and implemented engagement strategies to increase member participation and retention, aligning with the goals of deepening community culture and loyalty.
  • Oversaw onboarding and offboarding processes , ensuring smooth transitions and positive touchpoints that enhanced the overall experience for members—similar to gameday hospitality and fan-first initiatives.

Executive Assistant

Carver Community Center
05.2016 - 08.2020
  • Organized and executed 11+ large-scale community events, each attracting 250+ attendees, including talent coordination, promotion, and on-site logistics.
  • Designed and facilitated a life skills training program that drove a 30% increase in community engagement.
  • Passion for community and sports rooted here—supported youth basketball programming and summer leagues.

Sport Management Internship

The Kokomo Jackrabbits
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Participated in a rotation-based internship program, gaining hands-on experience in game day operations, fan engagement, social media, ticket sales, and performance analysis.
  • Supported daily operations and logistics on game days, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable fan experience from entry to post-game.
  • Assisted with social media content creation and engagement, helping promote events, drive attendance, and spotlight fan interactions.
  • Contributed to ticket sales strategies and promotions, engaging with fans and local communities to increase outreach and attendance.
  • Collaborated with team staff to analyze performance stats and apply insights that supported player development and strategic planning.
  • Developed a deep understanding of the sports entertainment industry and the importance of building strong, memorable fan experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN

Associate of Science - Sport Management And Marketing

Ancilla College
Plymouth, IN

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Community Engagement
  • Vendor and Stakeholder Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Calendar Management

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Tyler New Media
04.2024 - Current

Executive Assistant/Executive Intern

The Rubicon Group
01.2022 - 01.2023

Community Outreach Manager

The Brand Hustler
02.2021 - 12.2021

Executive Assistant

Carver Community Center
05.2016 - 08.2020

Sport Management Internship

The Kokomo Jackrabbits
05.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Indiana University Kokomo

Associate of Science - Sport Management And Marketing

Ancilla College

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