Maggie Keeler
Creative Problem Solver - Brand Management
Summary
I am a dynamic and creative problem solver who loves managing and building fun and productive team. I strive to successfully create bold and exciting projects that launch a brand above and beyond their expectations.
Experience
Marketing Director
Bravo Restaurants, Inc. / Gino's East / Chicago, IL
- Successfully achieved rebrand for Gino's East, Eduardo's Enoteca and Ed Debevic's on all marketing materials, digital and print.
-Updated all brand websites to focus on SEO and organic growth, creating a 25% increase in web traffic.
- Redesigned frozen pizza packaging for national grocery product to stand out against our competitors. Launched February 2020.
- Created brand book and guidelines for the franchise teams to follow.
- Built up the Marketing Department by hiring and training a Graphic Designer and Digital Marketing Strategist, creating an epic team.
- Organized and planned overseas pop-up in London 2018 for Gino's East, working with Choose Chicago and Pizza Pilgrims.
- Helped open, train and plan the opening events for three, new out of market GIno's Easts: Atlanta, Nashville & Los Angeles.
Events Manager
Bravo Restaurants, Inc. / Gino's East / Chicago, IL
Planned and executed 600+ parties per year at the Gino's East in River North.
- Implemented new CRM system within the first year that helped bring in 50% more leads. Organizing the new database and going fully digital creating stronger relationships with clients and increased my yearly sales by 15%.
-Led new employee training and assisted VP of Sales in updating commission structure.
Restaurant Manager
Bravo Restaurants, Inc. / Gino's East / Chicago, IL
Opened two new Gino's East locations within 5 years.
- Spearheaded the craft beer and spirits program.
- Hired and trained all front of house positions.
- Revised and implemented new training programs.
- Edwardo's Natural Pizza & Gino's East at 521 South Dearborn
Host & Office Manager
Bravo Restaurants, Inc. / Gino's East / Chicago, IL
Championed the host/carryout department. Managing long lines of guests, take-out orders and having fun with customer service.
- Promoted to Office Manager for the restaurant within 1 year. Inputting invoices, cash reconciliation, reporting, scheduling and in-store communication.
Graphic Designer
Temple Display, Ltd. / Oswego, IL
- Manipulated photos to show before and after with products.
- Helped sell the products to new and potential customers.
Education
Waubonsee Community College
Associates of Arts - Graphic Design / Graphic Design, Art
- Excelled in Graphic Design and Arts programs
- 1st Place, Logo Design Competition, 2007
- GPA 3.5
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