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India E. Asunto

Education
Georgia Southern University                                                
Statesboro, GA                                       
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
Minor in Business/Marketing
Graduation Date: July 14, 2004

indiaasunto@gmail.com



Experience
The Cheesecake Factory                                                     Orlando, FL                                                                  May 2006 - Present
Lead Trainer/Hostess                                                          Atlanta, GA                                                                 January 2002 - 2004

* Train and develop staff members to perform at their highest level
* Assists management team with scheduling and hiring new employees
* Communicate with all guests to ensure quality satisfaction with both food and service
* Perform marketing and other promotional services
* Organize, update and maintain host resource binder and training materials

University of Central Florida                                                 Orlando, FL                                                    June 2006 - December 2011
Recreation and Wellness Center
Marketing Coordinator, Travel & Special Events

*  Developed, implemented and coordinated all marketing efforts to promote programs and facilities
*  Implemented marketing plans for all facilities/programs: coordinate, design, edit, brochures, posters, banners, flyers, t-shirts
*  Developed presentations, news articles, press releases and email blasts
*  Created, maintained and enforced all social media standards and policies
*  Maintained, updated and edited website
*  Managed and maintained a complex calendar of events throughout the year
*  Coordinated all special events (9 - 10) and facility tours including catering, invitation design and delivery, event agendas
*  Coordinated proper facility set-up while maintaining event budgets
*  Prepared, managed and monitored marketing budget of $77,000
*  Supervised, trained, evaluated and directed undergraduate student staff
*  Facilitated marketing meetings, organize information and summarize/implement action items.
*  Solicited, secured and managed details and responsibilities of national and local sponsorship programs
*  Prepared marketing reports with website analysis utilizing Google Analytics
*  Managed digital signage system including: graphic design, system updates, maintenance and creating standards and policies
*  Processed all professional and student staff travel; itineraries, flights, hotels, rental cars
*  Negotiated prices and purchasing equipment, supplies and promotional products
*  Administered contracts with various vendors in order to obtain partnerships and sponsorships
*  Developed and implemented marketing policies and procedures in order to establish a comprehensive marketing team
*  Responsible for photography and digital photo database
*  Taught American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid

Splash in the Boro                                                              Statesboro, GA                                                         April 2004 - May 2006
Family Water Park and Aquatic Center
Facility Manager/Lifeguard Instructor
* Managed 155 acre water park
* Developed, coordinated and executed monthly aquatic special events
* Managed lifeguard staff of 80+, including: hiring, training and evaluating 
* Designed and implemented employee incentive program
* Negotiated prices and purchased equipment and supplies

Fed Ex Orange Bowl                                                           Miami, FL                                                                              January 2004
Orange Bowl Ambassador Stage Crew

* Organized pre-game event operations
* Liaison with event sponsors
* Executed Orange Bowl "Sailing Regatta" and "Beach Bash" event operations 
* Effectively assembled half-time show stage and staging area

* Created event summary reports and analysis

Experience                                                                         Orlando, FL                                                                      September 2003
HOST Communications, Hoop-It-Up                                                                                                                            September 2002
Event Manager                                                                                                                                                             September 2001

                                                                                                                                                                                      September 2000

* Executed game day operations and event set up
* Communicated with event planning committee to define event goals and objectives
* Team leader for on-site event operations and supervised volunteers
* Pre-event and on-site communication with delegates and relationship building with key stakeholders 
* Organized strategic sponsorships with event planners

NFL Experience Super Bowl                                                Tampa, FL                                                                             January 2001
Area Manager

* Supervised volunteers and operated the NFL.com hospitality tent
* Assisted in game day operations by setting up tents and inflatables
* Maintained communications between fans and players
* Developed event reports and distributed as required to sponsors and participants
* Supervised and directed volunteers as required to successfully execute all aspects of the event 
* Created post event reports and participant feedback

Skills
* Microsoft Office
* Adobe Dreamweaver 
* Adobe Illustrator
* Adobe Photoshop 
* Event Planning/Coordinating
* Communication; Verbal and Written
* PowerPoint Presentations
* CPR, AED and First Aid Certified Instructor

Professional Conferences 
* NIRSA National Conference                                             New Orleans, LA                                                           April 13-16, 2011
* NIRSA National Conference                                             Anaheim, CA                                                                 April 20-23, 2010
* NIRSA Marketing Institute                                               Memphis, TN                                                           November 2-5, 2010
* NIRSA Marketing Institute                                               Hilton Head, SC                                                    November 19-21, 2008
* NIRSA Region II Conference                                             Florence, AL                                                             November 2-4, 2007
* NIRSA Marketing Institute                                               San Antonio, TX                                                    November 28-30, 2006
* GSU Sports Management Conference                             Savannah, GA                                                           February 2001-2004 

Professional Committee's
* UCF Marketing Committee                                             
* UCF RWC Training and Development Committee           
* NIRSA Creative Excellence Awards Committee              
* UCF RWC Marketing Committee, Chair                         
* UCF RWC Risk Management/Travel Committee           

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