Nell Blodgett

Helen C. Blodgett

Chicago, IL 60630

Blodgett.helen@gmail.com

651.468.9015

 

 

EDUCATION

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Major: BA Media Art and Design, Minor: Global Asian Studies

St. Vincent DePaul Scholarship, Dean’s List, GPA: 3.7/4.0

RELEVANT  EXPERIENCE

Groupon, Chicago, IL

Merchant Development Manager, January 2020- Present

Merchant Development Representative, October 2018- December 2019

• Launch consultative initiatives to help business’s retain their client base 

• Develop custom marketing initiatives based on accounts goals, market demand and Groupon’s revenue potential

• Present new company objectives to accounts, producing contracts on the company’s updated terms

• Mentor to colleagues looking to expand their strategic skill sets within the role

• Cultivate relationships with 300+ small business owners by advising them on their unique marketing endeavours

• Negotiate campaign marketing structures that are optimal services and price points to bring in revenue and customers to the merchant and platform’

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Rhyme Or Reason, Chicago, IL; Waitress/ Trainer/Food Runner/Event Planner April 2018- October 2018

• Planned events and served parties of 30+ ensuring they enjoy their experience

• Trained new employees to recite the seasonal drink and dish menus

The James Hotel, Chicago, IL; Banquet Server/ Room Service/Bartender, December 2017- March 2018

• Organized formal banquets and business meetings

• Served and planned coursed out meals during events with proper restaurant etiquette and skills

Pizzeria UNO, Chicago, IL; Waitress/ Bartender/ Hostess/Trainer/Event Planner, April 2015- October 2019

• Speak Publicly with groups of 70+ consumers, teaching them the history of the establishment and its importance

• Promoted to trainer after one year of dedicated work mastering the skills of customer service and upselling

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

AmeriCorps Jumpstart Member, Chicago, IL;Preschool Teacher/Corps Member, December 2014- 2016

• Worked within a team to create a positive introduction to learning for preschool students

• Organized lesson plans and presented them to classroom teachers, parents and students

Highland Park Gymnastics Coach, St. Paul, MN; Team Coach, September 2008-2016

• Worked with youth teams and taught members technique and effective practice strategies

• Promoted to a head coach position after three years of dedicated work

VOLUNTEER

Groupon Volunteer Ambassador, Chicago, IL

• Participate in various volunteer opportunities while encouraging the department to take part in volunteer initiatives

Green City Market, Chicago, IL 

• Collected consumer data for local farmers while promoting healthy, green living in Chicago communities

Bricolage Mural, Evanston, IL

• Collaborated with a small group of talented artists and children within a community to produce an inspirational mural

Dorothy Day Homeless Shelter, St. Paul, MN

• Distributed meals and engaged with surrounding communities different from my own

Open Arms Food Service, Minneapolis, MN

• Delivered healthy meals to people living with chronic or debilitating diseases

Service Trip to El Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador

• Lived with a family, carrying daily activities while absorbing the culture and history of this vibrant country

Minnesota Zoo Foundation Intern, June -August 2014

• Collected consumer data, worked with rehabilitating  animals and organized foundation member information

SKILLS

Technology: Online Booking Tools, Deal Wizard, Salesforce, Slack, Tableau, Xactly, Microsoft Word:

Excel, PowerPoint; Prezi; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Bridge

Languages:  French (basic)

Social Media: Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, and Pinterest, Groupon

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