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Résumé

I have an impressive track record of applying my liberal arts education to the business world, from marketing and communications to operations and human resources. I’ve leveraged my creativity, critical thinking, and writing skills across the fashion and hospitality industries.

“LUCK IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY.”​

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ROMAN PHILOSOPHER

Leadership and Diversity

PROJECT SEARCH (SEEC PARTNERSHIP) Eurest Liaison, Class of 2023 Graduation Keynote Speaker, and SEEC Maryland 2023 Ambassador Award Recipient, and Business Advisory Council Member

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR COLLABORATION
National Institutes of Health Client Award

EUREST-SPECIFIC GLOBAL UNIVERSITY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING (GULL) MENTOR
Internal Career Development Program Mentor

SODEXO INTERGENERATIONAL EBRG
Membership Chair, National Capital Chapter

SODEXO WOMEN’S EBRG
Member, National Capital Chapter

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SALES PROCESSES
RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, capabilities booklets

Languages

ENGLISH AND SPANISH
native fluency

FRENCH
intermediate fluency

EDUCATION & ACADEMIC HONORS

THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT 
Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude
Double Major: English and Spanish
GPA: 3.96

FULBRIGHT FINALIST
Peru, English Teaching Assistantship

PHI BETA KAPPA

SIGMA DELTA PI
National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society

Engagements

DECEMBER 2016

The Washington Post Live:
A New Line with Robin Givhan
Diane Von Furstenberg Interview
Washington, D.C., United States

APRIL 2017

The Washington Post Live:
A New Line with Robin Givhan
André Leon Talley Interview
Washington, D.C., United States

OCTOBER 2017

The Washington Post Live:
A New Line with Robin Givhan
Christian Siriano Interview
Washington, D.C., United States

MAY 2018

Artes de Cuba: Art ey Moda Fashion Show
The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage 
Washington, D.C., United States

JUNE 2018

The Washington Post Live:
A New Line with Robin Givhan
Derek Lam Interview
Washington, D.C., United States

APRIL 2019

FashionEASTa:
The Fashion Show at Harbor East
Baltimore, Maryland

Photos courtesy of Baltimore Fishbowl.

SEPTEMBER 2019

D.C. Fashion Week (Two Days)
Washington, D.C., United States

OCTOBER 2019

Dur Doux Fashion Brand Reception
Dupont Circle
Washington, D.C., United States

NOVEMBER 2019

The Washington Post Live:
A New Line with Robin Givhan
Prabal Gurung Interview
Washington, D.C., United States

OCTOBER 2022

Dior Lecture Series for
Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior Exhibit
Hillwood Museum Livestreams

“Grace Kelly: Icon of Style to Royal”
“Christian Dior: Couture for Modern Living”
“Conversation with Curators”
“Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior”
“Jay Jaxon: An Unsung Couturier”

NOVEMBER 2022

“Cartier and Islamic Art Lecture”
Hillwood Museum Livestream

COMPASS GROUP

SENIOR DISTRICT MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Field Marketing | Eurest D.C. Metro Area (D.C., Maryland, Virginia)
Bethesda, Maryland-based (Hybrid/Flex) |January 2021 – Present

  • Manage marketing standards and communications for portfolio of 22 accounts
  • Key player in pandemic growth pipeline for current district, growing district from one account pre-pandemic to 22 accounts post-pandemic
  • Strategic advisor and thought partner to senior vice president and vice president
  • Project management across subject matter areas: marketing, sales, sustainability, DEI
  • Leverage corporate brand standards for assets for consistent sector field messaging
  • Collateral: sales and client retention decks, digital and print signage, merchandising
  • Maintain day-to-day client relations to ensure long-lasting partnerships: strategic decision-making, collaboration, meeting facilitation, data analysis, guest engagement
  • Weekly financial flash/close calls and Teaching Kitchens

COMPASS GROUP

SENIOR ACCOUNT MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Field Marketing | Eurest at The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bethesda, Maryland | September 2019 – January 2021

  • Served on senior leadership team, providing business strategy for 85 associates
  • Managed client relations, brand standards, marketing, and communications for 8 on-campus locations, which served 40,000 workers and the public pre-pandemic
  • Fostered partnership with centralized NIH non-profit funding arm (FAES) to secure revenue streams beyond contractual scope
  • Created client collateral: quarterly business review decks, program update communications, menus, flyers, responses to guest feedback

BANANA REPUBLIC

BRAND ASSOCIATE
Chevy Chase, Maryland | August 2019 – December 2020

  • Used electronic inventory replenishment system and POS, merchandised store, tagged garments, and managed fitting rooms

NEIMAN MARCUS LAST CALL

SALES ASSOCIATE
Rockville, Maryland | October 2017 – August 2019

  • Opened and closed store, handled loss prevention, clienteling
  • Assisted upscale clientele with garment selection through one-on-one sessions

SODEXO

PROPOSAL PROJECT MANAGER AND WRITER (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)
Corporate Brand and Communications | Creative Services
Gaithersburg, Maryland (Hybrid/Flex) | January 2018 – March 2019

  • As part of in-house creative team, led processes as end-to-end project manager and content writer for proposals for four business lines
  • In deadline-driven environment, crafted custom-branded, curated content, averaging 150-200 pages, for 74 sales assignments (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, capabilities booklets) for bids on accounts with up to 10 million in annual booked revenue
  • Collaborated with sales, operations, subject matter experts, and graphic designers on cover letters and executive summaries

PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Gaithersburg, Maryland | June 2016 – January 2018

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