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Jennifer Bickel

Ofallon,IL

Summary

To secure a position within a theatre organization and will be able to apply the extensive skills and abilities that I have acquired through education and work/volunteer experience in the advertising, marketing and social media fields within several theatres and fundraisers. Highly motivated, thrives in chaos and is a theatre fan.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Media Manager

Highland High School Theatre
01.2024 - Current
  • Began and maintained multiple social media platforms, ensuring consistent communication with theatre patrons and local community engagement.
  • Built entire Playbil and all ads
  • Made and design some props
  • Streamlined content creation processes, improving efficiency while maintaining quality standards.

Owner

Adornamental Shop
10.2020 - Current
  • Expanded client base through targeted networking initiatives, resulting in increased sales opportunities.
  • Participated actively in local community events or organizations to give back while expanding brand visibility and credibility.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
  • Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
  • Handle 50-100 orders online daily during holidays, including shipping.
  • Launched new products or services by conducting market research, identifying opportunities, and developing targeted promotional campaigns.
  • Design ornaments and implement them from concept to final product including engraving and hand painting.

Social Media Marketing Manager Volunteer

Goshen Theatre Project
10.2021 - 01.2024
  • Maintained GTP social media accounts including Facebook, IG, TikTok and website.
  • Promoted all shows and actors (6-7 shows a year)
  • Handled all Playbill designs and ads.
  • Handled all concessions, organized volunteers and house-managed all shows.
  • Organized merchandise designs and sales.
  • Implemented theatre fundraisers
  • Maintained consistent brand voice across all channels, fostering trust among followers and theatre goers.
  • Managed multiple social media platforms for increased engagement and audience growth.
  • Coordinated promotional events to generate buzz around new show launches or initiatives.

Social Media Manager/Fundraising Volunteer

O'Fallon Township High School
01.2017 - 06.2023

Managed new product and content releases.

  • Utilize applications such as Canva, Jotform, Sign Up Genius to effectively organize merchandise, concessions and volunteers.
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing effective social media strategies to build ticket sales to shows.
  • Monitored social media trends and emerging platforms, adopting new strategies to stay ahead of competition.
  • Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with theatre goals.
  • Developed marketing content such as promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
  • Handled Playbill designs and ads. Designed and organized all ads within Playbills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Advertising)

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05.1998

Skills

  • Well-versed on social media channels IG, TikTok and FB, trends, content development, and community engagement
  • Managed ticketing programs for theatres (ie Booktix, Showtix4u)
  • Theatre House management and problem-solving
  • Organized; theatre fundraisers, concessions and signage, all volunteer programs
  • Merchandise designer and order management

Languages

English

Skills

  • Excellent use of Word, Publisher, Lightburn, Animoto, Canva, Playbillder and a plethora of design apps
  • Advance Knowledge of social networks and social media tools, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube
  • Research abilities
  • Strong Organization and planning skills


Timeline

Social Media Manager

Highland High School Theatre
01.2024 - Current

Social Media Marketing Manager Volunteer

Goshen Theatre Project
10.2021 - 01.2024

Owner

Adornamental Shop
10.2020 - Current

Social Media Manager/Fundraising Volunteer

O'Fallon Township High School
01.2017 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Advertising)

University of Central Oklahoma
Jennifer Bickel