Kristen Pezzoli
Chicago, IL, 60614 · 269-352-2228
Specialties: Marketing communications, Print media, Photo editing, Content development, Teaching, Training, Brand management, Digital marketing, Social media, Strategic thinking, Problem solving, Administration, Customer service, Project management, Research
Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Microsoft Office, Canva, HTML, WordPress, Bluebeam
Social Media: Content Development, Hootsuite, MailChimp, Google Analytics, Salesforce, WIX, Blogs, Constant Contact, KPI,
Marketo, A/B testing
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EXPERIENCE
African Festival of the Arts, Chicago, IL
Freelance Technical Trainer & Sponsorship Assistant, October 2017 – Present
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Teaching classes on using Microsoft Office 365, Google Drive, and Gmail
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Sending out sponsorship packages and tracking invoices
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Contacting new sponsors and donors and tracking donors using QuickBooks and Constant Contact
Norcon, Inc.
Marketing Assistant, February 2019 – April 2019
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Edited real estate and construction images with Photoshop and InDesign
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Created a 300-page portfolio which included pictures of the company’s projects and described each project
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Uploaded images and created blog posts and content to our internal and external website
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Designed project resumes for our Engineers, Project Executives, Project Managers, and Principles
The Junior League of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Communications & Events Coordinator, August 2015 – January 2019
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Designed, edited, reviewed, and approved all content and marketing collateral including blog articles, PowerPoints, press releases, branding updates, email blasts to members and public, social media content, annual reports, meeting presentations, graphics and logos, meeting programs, website updates, sponsorship requests, fundraising initiatives, and community-facing print materials
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Coordinated 1,300+ women volunteers by organizing meetings
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Managed Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram, and blog accounts
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Managed a 10-woman Marketing Council that oversees a committee of 25 dedicated volunteers
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Configured event tickets in Digital Cheetah event software, monitored ticket sales and provided daily ticket sales reports for fundraisers
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Served as a liaison to all event committees for event logistics, vendor relationships, caterers, bands, venues, and beverage sponsors
PAWS Chicago, Chicago, IL
Customer Service Assistant, August 2014 – August 2015
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Designed and updated website, social media accounts, and weekly newsletters
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Trained and managed interns and volunteers at the Welcome Desk
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Filed and updated patient and animal records on database system
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Served as liaison between management and customers inquiries
EXACT Sports, Chicago, IL
Research Assistant & Consultant Intern, June 2014 – August 2014
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Conceptualized a mobile app to assist high school students in coping with drug and alcohol abuse
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Researched and developed a contact database of 2000+ high school sports teams
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES
PAWS Chicago, Chicago, IL
Adoption Counselor, Level Three Dog Town Volunteer, 2012 – Present
DePaul University Women’s Lacrosse Team, Chicago, IL
Vice President, Social Media VP, Fundraiser VP, Player, 2010 – 2014
Alpha Phi Omega: Service, Community and Leadership Fraternity, Chicago, IL
Member, 2011 – 2014
DePaul Service Immersion Trips, Chicago, IL
Service Volunteer in El Salvador And Honduras, 2010 – 2014
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EDUCATION
DePaul University, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Sociology, June 2014
GPA: 3.5; Dean’s list 2012-2014
SKILLS