Nicole Yaklich
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proven operational leader with a track record of enhancing event execution and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in project planning, team building, and time management. Expert in fostering relationships and managing multiple tasks and event timelines. Recognized for outstanding work ethic, integrity, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Unmatched experience in event planning, marketing strategy, and execution.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director, Operations and Events
Loyola University Chicago
10.2019 - Current
- Support all logistical components of 14 Commencement for over 5,000 graduates
- Work closely with the University Marketing and Communications team on a variety of data-driven initiatives, including brand identity, communication strategies, and community engagement
- Create and maintain critical content for the University Commencement website
- Serve as the primary contact and facilitate communication with over 30 dean's office representatives
- Interface with multiple vendors pre, during and post event to ensure all initiatives are successful
- Oversee Commencement registration which entails creating and maintaining a reporting system for over 5,000 students
- Act as key liaison for Commencement program book creation, review and publication process
- Manage regalia website coordination, ordering and distribution of custom regalia for all graduates
- Responsible for the creation and implementation of scope and design for events
- Create and maintain relationships with students, staff, alumni and ceremonies for over 5,000 graduates
- Engage and inform the graduating class with effective and detailed social plan to generate excitement for Commencement
- Oversee budget management for event portfolio and responsible for all contract and invoice routing
- Event lead for various University events including Faculty Convocation, New Student Convocation, the Alpha Sigma Nu Induction Ceremony, and the 2022 University Presidential Inauguration
- Supervise team of 5 - 10 part-time student workers each academic year
- Extensive experience using iModules, T4, Social Tables, Smartsheet, Monday.com, and Cvent
Account Executive
MSG Promotions, Inc.
11.2017 - 10.2019
- For over 20 years, MSG Promotions Inc. was the exclusive provider of sales and management of corporate hospitality for the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open on behalf of the United States Golf Association
- Responsible for revenue generation for the U.S. Open, through sales and fulfillment
- Interface with vendors and clients on a daily basis to organize all Championship logistics
- Execute market research on Fortune 500 companies
- Assist in the creation, editing, publication and dissemination of the corporate hospitality client manual
- Primary point of contact for over 15 Fortune 100 companies at the 2019 U.S. Open as well as managed and provided services to these companies on-site at Pebble Beach Resorts
- Work closely with sales team to develop a creative sales campaign for the 2018, 2020 and 2021 U.S. Opens
Development and Communications Specialist
Saint Bede Academy Development Office
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Create and maintain relationships with students, staff, alumni, and donors
- Collaborate with CFO to rewrite employee handbook and policies
- Assist with development, editing, and distribution of written and electronic publications
- Draft and publish press releases for Saint Bede Academy Auction Gala and other special events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2017
Skills
- Project planning and execution
- Stakeholder communication
- Operational excellence
- Detail oriented
- Results-driven
- Process improvements
Certification
Project Management Certification Course, Loyola University Chicago Executive and Professional Education Center
Timeline
Assistant Director, Operations and Events
Loyola University Chicago
10.2019 - Current
Account Executive
MSG Promotions, Inc.
11.2017 - 10.2019
Development and Communications Specialist
Saint Bede Academy Development Office
02.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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