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Work History
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Riley Merrill

San Marcos,TX

Summary

Event Coordinator skilled in aligning client goals with event strategies to achieve impactful results. Proven ability to manage event operations and create engaging promotional materials that drive attendance. Committed to enhancing client experiences through effective public relations and strategic communication.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public and Internal Relations Specialist

The University Star
San Marcos, Texas
01.2025 - Current
  • Led coordination of Soapbox Soundoff events, enhancing student engagement and public discourse.
  • Planned and executed outreach events, contributing to increased community awareness and participation.
  • Collaborated with the PR Director to design and implement targeted event campaigns, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Managed event setup and logistics, proactively resolving issues for seamless operation.
  • Created and distributed promotional content across multiple platforms, boosting event attendance..

Event Coordinator

Alisa Maxime Studio
Austin, TX
09.2024 - Current
  • Acting as the primary point of contact to understand and deliver client goals and expectations.
  • Coordinating with internal teams and artists to delegate tasks and ensure efficiency.
  • Preparing detailed information and progress updates for Artists.
  • Supervising event setup, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth operations during events.
  • Responding to unexpected challenges with quick and effective solutions.
  • Designing and publishing event promotions across platforms to drive engagement and attendance.
  • Producing highlight reels and capturing key moments to promote future events.

Senior Barista

Lamppost Coffee
San Marcos, USA
08.2023 - 04.2025
  • Efficiently prepared and served custom drinks and menu items while delivering excellent customer service, managing cash operations, and optimizing workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Senior Barista

Summer Moon Coffee
Austin, USA
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by crafting quality coffee, upselling products, maintaining a clean workspace, and collaborating with team members for a seamless experience.

Member Services Attendant

HCI Sports & Fitness
Bee Cave, USA
07.2020 - 10.2021
  • Maintained a clean and organized fitness center, led studio classes, assisted members, managed transactions, and provided excellent customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations, Business Administration

Texas State University
12.2025

Skills

  • Social Media Marketing
  • AP Writing
  • Communication Strategies
  • Event Coordination
  • Event Campaigns
  • Proficient Microsoft Office
  • Customer Relations
  • Attention to detail
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration

Certification

  • Editing and Proofreading, 12/01/24, Present. This course teaches the five keys to effective editing, including checking content, spelling, grammar, style, tone, and formatting. It provided me with practical tips for editing emails, presentations, and blog posts, helping to polish any writing. Additionally, it covers common mistakes and how to correct them, making the work more professional and error-free.
  • Administrative Professional Foundation, 04/01/24, Present. The Administrative Professional Foundations course helped me strengthen key skills like organization, time management, communication, and problem-solving. These tools have made me more confident and efficient in handling daily administrative tasks.
  • Managing Teams, 08/31/25, Present. This course explains how to set shared goals, delegate tasks, manage performance, and develop each member of the team by providing feedback and training.

Willing To Relocate

  • Austin, TX
  • New Braunfels, TX
  • San Antonio, TX

Timeline

Public and Internal Relations Specialist

The University Star
01.2025 - Current

Event Coordinator

Alisa Maxime Studio
09.2024 - Current

Senior Barista

Lamppost Coffee
08.2023 - 04.2025

Senior Barista

Summer Moon Coffee
11.2021 - 07.2022

Member Services Attendant

HCI Sports & Fitness
07.2020 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations, Business Administration

Texas State University

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