rebecca ahasic

freelance - website content editor

About

A special events and meeting professional with experience in marketing, brand strategy, and project management. I am a creative self-starter with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, who can handle multiple clients and projects simultaneously within tight deadlines. I have the ability to work both in a team environment as well as autonomously, and thrive on interaction with co-workers and clients. Specialties: Event production, marketing strategies, branding, media relations, research, client relationship management, strategic planning, copy writing and editing, promotional development, project management.

Country

united states

City

chicago

Industry

media production

Skill

media relations, marketing, event management, event planning, marketing strategy, digital media, television, editing, entertainment, public relations, marketing communications, promotions, email marketing, new media, production, meeting planning

Experience

freelance - website content editor

jultap productions

2020-3 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

membership manager

chicago ideas

2012-7 - 2013-5 · 11 mos

Chicago Ideas Week welcomes the brightest innovators, leaders, change-agents and ideas to the city that nurtures them. It's an enlightening experience that delivers education, inspiration, networking and hands-on experiences to the Chicago citizens and everyone who makes Chicago their home for this unforgettable week. www.chicagoideas.com

producer, events and sponsorships

chicago tribune media group

2014-1 - 2015-9 · 1 yr 9 mos

senior promotions consultant

chicago tribune media group

2013-6 - 2014-1 · 8 mos

freelance event production

agencyea

2011-7 - 2012-6 · 1 yr

freelance consultant

wls-tv windy city live

2011-6 - 2011-10 · 5 mos

audience coordinator

the oprah winfrey show

2003-10 - 2011-6 · 7 yrs 9 mos

marketing services coordinator - midwest living magazine

meredith corporation

2000-1 - 2003-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

affiliate marketing and sales coordinator

bkn kids network

1997-1 - 1999-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

agency coordinator

tv guide channel

1999-1 - 2000-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

project manager, global marketing events

discover financial services

2015-9 - 2016-4 · 8 mos

Project Manager, Global Marketing Events

manager of event planning and logistics at ragan communications and public relations daily

ragan communications and pr daily

2016-5 - Present · 10 yrs 5 mos

Ragan Communications operates two of the top news and information sites for the PR and corporate communications industry — Ragan.com and PRDaily.com. Together, these daily news sites attract more than 1 million global visitors. The company also covers the health care and HR communication industry with its daily news sites HealthCareCommunication.com and HRCommunication.com.The Chicago-based company is also the leading provider of conferences and online training to PR, media relations and corporate communications professionals.