rian-ashlei mcdonald

global project manager

About

I am a public relations and event specialist, and recent graduate of Hofstra University where I earned a master's in public relations. I am currently seeking career opportunities that marry my passion for relationship building with my passion for experiential event creation.

Country

united states

City

chicago

Industry

entertainment

Skill

event planning, editing, research, english grammar, wine and spirits industry, wine, wine tasting, red wine, wine labels, administrative assistants, blogging, social media, facebook, office administration, microsoft office, microsoft word, powerpoint, outlook, data entry, social networking, public speaking, english literature, proofreading, creative writing, teaching, spanish, fundraising, social media marketing, food and beverage, food industry, time management, customer service, event management, public relations, sales, microsoft outlook

Experience

urban promotions intern

epic records

2017-9 - 2018-5 · 9 mos

* Analyze and generate daily reports for weekly executive meetings * Create daily blogs for Director of Promotions to be published on urban radio websites * Assist in the organizing and distribution of promotional mailings * Collaborate with other interns and support staff to execute departmental events * Coordinate and organize travel and financial bookkeeping for executives * Research and collaborate on promotional events of signed label artists

social media specialist and wine associate

blanc et rouge

2018-5 - 2018-8 · 4 mos

Responsible for implementing social media campaigns to build brand followings on various social media platforms. Research and compare competitor social media pages to develop strategies for growth. Produce engaging photographs and posts to increase online following. Respond to customer inquiries and comments to build relationships. Operate a POS cash register, processing 75+ transactions on average daily and count money in cash drawers to ensure accuracy.

social media intern

green mustache

2017-1 - 2017-5 · 5 mos

* Event planning * Conduct daily relevant brand research including but not limited to: * Facebook Analytics photography inspiration, brand influencers, product information, * competitors, relevant industry news, social media platforms etc. * Facebook Advertising Produce and edit copy on website and for branded products. Maintain * databases with researched information. Design and produce product * Skilled writer shoots. Develop engaging captions using relevant hashtags to * increase brand awareness and growth. * Effective oral ,

wine buyer

whole foods market

2014-4 - 2015-1 · 10 mos

Planned, marketed and executed weekly wine tasting and monthly wine dinners. Purchased all beer and wine for the department to ensure and exceed gross profit margin.

retail sales assistant

ansley wine merchants

2012-1 - 2013-9 · 1 yr 9 mos

Assisted General Manager with all social media, website, blog, and marketing content creation for the store. Produced, marketed and hosted monthly tastings with partnering restaurants Processed monthly billing invoices for the store.

global project manager

afropunk llc

2019-8 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

administrative assistant

georgia state university

2005-9 - 2011-5 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Processed financial transactions between commercial solicitors and Georgia State University. Assisted clients with event planning by securing equipment, supplies, facilities, publications and other services. Established a positive rapport with clients and office staff through daily communication. Completed daily office tasks: filing, copying, data entry, inter-office errands, answering telephones etc.

executive assistant

afropunk llc

2018-8 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

front end supervisor

whole foods market

2015-6 - 2016-8 · 1 yr 3 mos

Resolved customer complaints in a timely and customer friendly manner. Collaborated with a team of seven supervisors to manage a cashier staff of 25 to ensure regional standards. Operated a POS cash register and counted the daily profits for the entire store.