Mara Casper
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Marketing Manager
Global Relay USA Inc.
Chicago, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Directed comprehensive planning and operations for in-person events, encompassing strategy, ideation, and execution.
- Aligned marketing initiatives by working closely with key stakeholders to ensure they met the objectives of the event.
- Ensured deliverables were completed within schedule and budget constraints.
- Coordinated marketing material development for brand-aligned brochures, flyers, and banners.
Senior Planner
Ohana Events
Chicago, USA
05.2020 - Current
- Collaborated on event scope, including time, location, and cost.
- Established and managed budget, providing recommendations for optimal utilization.
- Facilitated organization and coordination of design elements with external vendors.
- Designed a meticulous schedule outlining key events, including ceremonies, receptions, vendors' timings, and transport arrangements.
Marketing and Events Coordinator
Global Relay USA Inc.
Chicago, USA
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with marketing team members to develop creative event concepts and themes.
- Oversaw entire logistical framework for events from ordering to shipping.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, sponsors, and community leaders.
- Proposed strategies, established budgets and determined tactics for marketing promotions related to trade shows, conferences and various similar events.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Health Sciences
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.2019
Skills
- Marketing Analytics
- Trade show management
- ROI measurement
- Stakeholder communication
- Budgeting and expense tracking
- Campaign monitoring
- Vendor coordination
- Post-event analysis
- Strategic planning
- Vendor sourcing
- Vendor negotiation
- Event design
Timeline
Events Marketing Manager
Global Relay USA Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Marketing and Events Coordinator
Global Relay USA Inc.
09.2021 - 08.2024
Senior Planner
Ohana Events
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Health Sciences
University of Missouri
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