Maria Daniels
Chicago,IL
Summary
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planning and Public Relations Specialist
Woodlawn Diversity in Action
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Handled all aspects of event planning, including client interviews, contract negotiations and signings, vendor negotiation, and event promotions
- Utilized marketing and social media strategies that heightened community awareness and participation by 80%
- Responsible for procuring vendors which resulted in participation increase
- Emphasized event networking reputation, increasing VIP attendance
Staff Assistant
City of Chicago
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed data entry tasks accurately and efficiently
- Addressed customer service-related inquiries resulting in, identifying and helping to resolve complex issues in a timely efficient manner
- Planned community events that yielded 85% constituent participation
Program Coordinator
District Outreach Initiatives
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided recruitment strategies that increased program attendance
- Assisted the department director in developing a strategic communications plan to support the organization's mission, goals, and objectives
- Effectively communicated program management best practices across multiple sites which enhanced interest and participation
Affiliated Midwest Marketing Manager
HBCYOU Clothing
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with team members to develop advertising and marketing strategies that increased consumer visibility
- Increased consumer participation which provided relatable content for viewership
- Initiated social media marketing strategies to help brand the company's mission and increase sales by 20%
Sr. Resource Coordinator
Working Solutions
10.2016 - 04.2020
- Provided insight and critical process interventions, ensuring error-proofing processes were effectively executed
- · Successfully met monthly membership goals set by the corporate policy resulting in my ability to work on additional projects
- · Managed production processes to optimize quality performance and timely delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction at all times
Educational Consultant/Title 1 Educator
Sylvan
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Acted as a liaison between the administration team and local staff to ensure accurate interpretation and application of policies and procedures
- · Proactively identified potential barriers within the student academic process and initiated steps for resolution
- · Worked closely with program faculty and staff to achieve institutional and departmental goals and initiatives that helped to further student progression
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Columbia College
Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Student Progress Management
- Marketing
- Social media strategies
- Brand strategy
- Event Management
- Administrative Support
Affiliations
The Support Group - Educational Consultant
Project Swish - Volunteer
Dress For Success- Volunteer/ Personal Shopper
Chicago Public Schools/Academic Decathlon- Volunteer/ Test Proctor
Just HERS - Volunteer
Accomplishments
Nationally published children's book author
Twenty Roses Publishing est. 2017 of Twenty Roses Publishing
Timeline
Event Planning and Public Relations Specialist
Woodlawn Diversity in Action
05.2023 - 09.2023
Staff Assistant
City of Chicago
07.2022 - 05.2023
Program Coordinator
District Outreach Initiatives
10.2021 - 06.2022
Affiliated Midwest Marketing Manager
HBCYOU Clothing
04.2021 - 06.2022
Sr. Resource Coordinator
Working Solutions
10.2016 - 04.2020
Educational Consultant/Title 1 Educator
Sylvan
08.2014 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Columbia College