Taryn Mello
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
An enthusiastic self-starter excelling in dynamic environments, specializing in project management and dedicated to fostering long-lasting client relationships focused on reliability, trust, and top-tier execution.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Client Services
Wasserman Media Group
02.2020 - 08.2024
- Served as a project lead and team support, driving experiential marketing initiatives for renowned brand clients such as Wells Fargo, AT&T, Target, Ferrari, Molson Coors, LEGO and Estée Lauder
- Successfully fostered client relationships, built credibility, addressed needs proactively, and executed impactful experiential marketing campaigns that met objectives, garnered positive feedback, and yielded measurable results through a blend of strategic planning, creative thinking, effective communication, and strong project management skills
- Collaborated with internal creative and production teams in a cross-functional approach to develop and refined activation concepts, ensuring innovation and lenient-aligned solutions were effectively executed
- Created and distributed client-facing materials with attention to detail and brand consistency
- Managed and reconciled project budgets ranging from $500k-$1M
- Supervised the Experiential Marketing team intern, providing mentorship and support, and contributed to talent development through intern recruiting efforts.
Executive Assistant
Wasserman Media Group
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Served as an Executive assistant to three executive-level professionals, orchestrating intricate calendar management and travel arrangements for executives and their teams, ensuring seamless coordination and support
- Spearheaded the planning of offsite events for executive teams, overseeing travel logistics, catering arrangements, and securing meeting spaces for successful gatherings
- Supported the experiential marketing tram by engaging with vendors and venues on diverse projects, contributing to the success of innovative campaigns and activations.
Associate
Abadi & Co. Group
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Provided executive-level support to the CEO, CFO, and COO, optimizing administrative processes for streamlined communications and operations
- Cultivated strong vendor relationships, managed financial documentation, facilitated compliance reporting, and coordinated travel arrangements with precision and attention to detail
- Enhanced organizational efficiency by overseeing internal and external communications, managing company-wide announcements, scheduling meetings, and coordinating staff engagements.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
Inside Sales Representative
The Miami Heat Group
03.2008 - 05.2009
- Collaborated closely with team operations to pinpoint innovative ways to leverage Miami Heat players’ presence at sales events, optimizing brand exposure and engagement
- Drove revenue growth through a personalized sales approach centered on cultivating strong client relationships, resulting in an impressive track record of exceeding sales targets
- Maintained and leveraged the SmartSell database to effectively streamline client interactions and target key accounts, ensuring proactive and strategic client portfolio management.
Education
MS - Recreation & Sports Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL01.2009
BA - PE Sports Management and marketing
Marshall University
Huntington, WV01.2007
Timeline
Manager, Client Services
Wasserman Media Group
02.2020 - 08.2024
Executive Assistant
Wasserman Media Group
05.2017 - 02.2020
Associate
Abadi & Co. Group
02.2014 - 05.2017
Inside Sales Representative
The Miami Heat Group
03.2008 - 05.2009
MS - Recreation & Sports Management
Florida International University
BA - PE Sports Management and marketing
Marshall University
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