Marissa McConnell
Events Lead / Bartender
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Events Lead and Communications Specialist possessing outstanding written and oral communication skills with a deep knowledge of relationship building and project management. I am a driven and hardworking individual who excels in adaptation and learns new skills quickly and efficiently, leading to an increase in company engagement and success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Event Lead / Bartender
Trolley Barn Fermentory
Charlotte, NC
04.2021 - Current
- Accomplished documentation of 40% increase in gross sales revenue from 2023 to 2024 on Tripleseat
- Coordinated with event manager and contacts in the planning of events like rehearsal dinners, business happy hours, holiday parties, etc.
- Spearheaded logistical planning for 50+ corporate events including dinners and happy hours for up to 200 attendees, ensuring seamless execution and positive attendee feedback
- Provide support to senior event coordinators on employee communications as needed
- In collaboration with leadership, create 3-4 daily communication plans for employee-driven success with each event
- Orchestrated cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding customer service, utilizing agile methodologies and project management that streamlined workflows and improved team efficiency by 15%
- Created engaging content using Canva and InDesign for formal events, corporate dinners, and happy hours of up to 200 people
- Excelled in task management by meeting up to 5 assigned weekly and monthly deadlines to elevate event space
Sales Representative
Charleston Hemp Collective
Charleston, SC
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Drove 30% year-on-year increase in sales revenue
- Provided clients with helpful solutions that effectively communicated the brand's medicinal and holistic properties
- Managed supplier relationships with SC Cannabis farmers
- Photographed and edited photos and designs for company's social media
- Provide support for internal and external marketing projects
Social Media Intern & Photographer
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center
Charleston, SC
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Planned/executed social media strategy and campaigns around programs and events
- Supported project-specific market research and data collection / analysis
- Created engaging website design and conducted routine maintenance
- Implemented various regularly scheduled events for up to 200 people
- Photographed community events: Business Accelerator, Charleston Angel Conference
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Studio Art
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Charleston, SC 01.2015 - 01.2019
Skills
- Tripleseat
- Slack
- Canva
- Negotiation
- Verbal & Written skills
- Relationship building
- Self-direction
- Critical thinking
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs
- Proficiency with Adobe programs
- Event promotion
- Project coordination
- Client engagement
Websites
Timeline
Event Lead / Bartender
Trolley Barn Fermentory
04.2021 - Current
Social Media Intern & Photographer
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center
07.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Representative
Charleston Hemp Collective
07.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Studio Art
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
01.2015 - 01.2019
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