Lauren S. Stefanski 32303 North Course View, Franklin, TN 37067 southernsweetnothings.blogspot.com laurenstefanski@gmail.com (908)-‐240-‐9267
US Imprints, Brentwood, Tennessee {October 2012-‐ Present} Branding Specialist – An online marketing and promotional company working to excel marketing campaigns of their customers • Worked intensively with customers from beginning to end of sales to ensure a successful event • Through persistence and knowledge of products reached sales goals of 40k and above per month • Communicated with factories to ensure production and delivery of orders met the in hands date for customers • Followed up with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business • Mastered software such as Clubsoft and Springboard Westhaven Golf Club, Franklin, Tennessee {July 2012-‐Present} Membership Marketing and Events Coordinator -‐ A private championship 18-‐hole golf course in Franklin, Tennessee • Conducted email blasts to members for notifications regarding accounts receivable, events, club news, tournaments, etc. • Assisted in all member and nonmember event planning and execution • Worked with management to create marketing material appropriate to each departments needs • Processed marketing blasts, master calendar of events, updated Clubsoft to process payment and collateral such as rosters for events Country Music Association, Nashville, Tennessee {January-‐ June 2012} Intern -‐ A trade organization that heightens the awareness of Country Music and supports its on-‐going growth by recognizing excellence in the genre • Assisted in the execution of important events such as KTMP All Star Event, CMA Music Fest, and a Hall of Fame Events • Organized and maintained the master schedule for Music Fest as well as spreadsheets for the Talent Committee • Prepared materials for the quarterly Board Meetings including travel plans and conference information • Collaborated with cross-‐functional departments to ensure a well-‐rounded and knowledgeable experience at CMA My Bellissima, Morristown, New Jersey {June-‐August 2011} Intern -‐ An event planning company recognized by The Knot, Glamour Magazine, and NJ Bride Magazine as a serious competitor in the event planning industry. • Worked intensively on maintaining the companies Facebook and blog to attract and sustain clientele • Ran weekly status meetings with coordinators to ensure timely execution of needed tasks • Wrote bi-‐weekly blog entries including “Themed Wednesday” • Partnered with all working elements to ensure a well-‐orchestrated and timely event Epting Events, Athens, Georgia {February-‐June 2011} Intern -‐ Epting Events is the “one stop shop” to a compelling and refined corporate or social event. • Won internship competition by successfully creating a spectacular event within guidelines • Created a compilation of site surveys for coordinators to suffice client’s needs and budget • Developed and compiled client menus and proposals within budget and theme palette • Negotiated proposals from vendors to ensure the most cost efficient purchases for clients Additional Skill Sets: • Glamour Magazine, 2011 – Featured a blog that I originally created for My Bellissima • Nat’l Champion 2009 & 2010, Reserve Champion 2011, 2009 SEC Champion in UGA D1 Equestrian Team • Enthusiastic about working hard & exceeding expectations • Organized and proficient in Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook & PowerPoint • Write a wedding blog as a personal hobby Education: The University of Georgia (UGA), Athens, Georgia, 2012 Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Franklin School of Arts & Science Study Abroad: UGA Campus, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, March, 2009