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Kelsey Weddell

Goshen,IN

Summary

Detail-focused Assistant brings hands-on approach and amazing energy to meet task-based needs. Reliable, quick-paced and team-oriented nature streamlines background operations. Focused comprehension to accomplish projects and multi-task to meet concurrent deadlines and expectations.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

E.S.S
Goshen , IN
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.

Photographer's Assistant

Lorrie Ann Photography
Goshen, IN
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisting photographer with selecting all necessary materials before each session begins.
  • Tracked studio inventories and ordered new supplies when needed.
  • Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
  • Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.
  • Processed and printed photos and interacted with guests to support quality and memorable experience.
  • Conducted photo shoots on location or in studio utilizing professional lighting equipment.

Sales Manager

Hilton Hotels Corporation
Lisle , IL
  • Created and presented proposals to potential clients.
  • Attended trade shows, community events and industry meetings to build and maintain rapport with competitor hotels, lead sources, clients and local community.
  • Organized promotional activities such as contests or giveaways.
  • Managed client accounts and relationships.
  • Oversaw all aspects of event production from conception through completion.
  • Documented events with details in customer preferences, financial considerations and successes and failures.
  • Performed data entry tasks into company database while communicating with customers over the phone.
  • Responded to prospects' questions with persuasive communication skills and in-depth knowledge of available products and services.

Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Holiday Inn
Elk Grove Village, IL
  • Used CRM database to track referral and appointment data.
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
  • Assisted with budgeting, forecasting and tracking of sales performance against goals.
  • Planned promotional events such as trade shows and conferences for new products launch or existing product promotion.
  • Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss current projects and upcoming events.
  • Developed relationships with local business owners, government agencies, non-profits, and other stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Tourism, Management

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12-2005

Skills

  • Activity Management
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Individualized Care
  • Organizational Ability
  • Sales Program Coordination

Affiliations

  • M.O.P.S./ M.O.M.S Steering team- Hospitality, Membership and Creative activities committee
  • Elementary school PTO Vice President
  • Elementary school advisory board committee

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

E.S.S
08.2023 - Current

Photographer's Assistant

Lorrie Ann Photography
01.2023 - Current

Sales Manager

Hilton Hotels Corporation

Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Holiday Inn

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Tourism, Management

Purdue University

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