Erica A. Martinez300 St. Joseph Pkwy. #408 Houston, TX 77002Phone: 713-614-2105E-Mail: ericamarti22@yahoo.com

ObjectiveI am seeking a position with a company that I would be able to grow with and expand my experience with events.

Key SkillsI am ServSafe certified, and CPR certified. I have developed strong teamwork and problem solving skills through my classes and previous experiences of working in teams. I am also bilingual in Spanish and English. I am well organized and have a strong attention to detail. Also highly motivated and passionate about the marketing/event operations industry.

EducationLonestar College-Kingwood 2009/2011- Received an Associate of Arts Degree- Received a certificate for volunteering at the school’s garden over the summer

University of Houston- Conrad N. Hilton 2012-December 2014- Received a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management - Graduate; Cum Laude- Area of emphasis in event planning/production/operations

ExperienceBattle Red Stampede Event Staff Houston Texans- Houston, TX April 2015-Current- Assist in the development and execution of programs and events that promote the Club and its corporate partners - Assist in the execution of events that enhance the fan experience at Club gamedays and at other year-round Club events- Maintain interactive game equipment and execute interactive game activities at assigned events- Distribute designated inventory and promotional items to fans or guests as needed- Assisted in the execution of McNair hosted DePelchin Fundraiser, Taste of The Texans, Houston Texans Team Luncheon, Texans Care Volunteer Day, Houston Texans Training Camp, Houston Texans Running of The Bulls 5K, Bulls & Birdies Golf Tournament, and Gridiron Legends Golf Tournament - Ensured successful sponsorship activations at community events by maintaining sponsor gameday signage and other activation elements- Assisted Club personnel in various departments as often as needed- Assisted Club staff on all gameday set-up and gamedays as needed

Coordinator, Volunteer Services & Special Events Houston Marathon Committee- Houston, TX August 2014-February 2015- Assisted with planning and execution of special events, including but not limited to Hall of Fame Dinner and Sponsor Appreciation Dinner- Planned and executed Committee Banquet, Committee Kick Off, and Committee Pre-Race Dinner - Worked with other staff members to design RunFest layout – placement of major service areas, Charity Village tents, port-a-cans, ice, etc.- Maintained volunteer databases- Keep Volunteer and Committee webpages up to date- Oversaw all Volunteer check-in locations inside GRB and surrounding areas, including managing Volunteer teams- Oversaw build out, set up, and teardown of Volunteer check-in locations in GRB and surrounding areas- Assisted with Committee merchandise pick-up event- Designed Volunteer check-in areas and procedures for use on race weekend

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- Collected Volunteer needs from Committee members, posted to online Volunteer registration system- Managed online Volunteer registration system in conjunction with Committee members- Assisted Volunteers who needed help signing up, including individuals and groups - Recruited groups to participate in the Volunteer Group Bonus Program; managed group applications - Worked directly with merchandise vendor and printer to ensure volunteer merchandise order was fulfilled and correct, including general volunteer t-shirts, general volunteer jackets, and Committee merchandise such as polo shirts, jackets, and running shoes

Volunteer CoordinatorHarris County Houston Sports Authority- Houston, TX May 2014-August 2014Transplant Games of America/USA Track & Field-Recruit volunteers for events/plan volunteer appreciation parties -Work multiple sporting events throughout Houston-Work with various staff members and vendors

Floor Captain The Hobby Center For The Performing Arts- Houston, TX March 2013-May 2014 - Leader in all front-of-house event management for all events at the Hobby Center- Managing a volunteer staff of 30+ and crowds between 100-2650 guests/ Build strong guest relationships through exemplary customer service- Work with various venue staff and vendors

Venue Operations InternHouston Marathon Committee- Houston, TX September 2013-Febuary 2014- Worked on George R. Brown event day layout, assisted in creating and placing zone access boards, security and 5 Star/ Assisted in set-up of the GRB race week/weekend- Worked in the warehouse organizing and distributing supplies- Assisted head of registration with gathering information on last years race- Completed Full Marathon/Half Marathon road closure maps on ScribbleMaps

Volunteer ExperienceSan Antonio Championship- San Antonio, TX

October 2015Valero Texas Open- San Antonio, TX

March 2015Third Annual ARTrust 5K Run/Walk "Light Up the Night"- Houston, TX

February 2015Bank of America Chicago Marathon- Chicago, IL October 2014 USA International Rugby- BBVA Compass Stadium- Houston, TX June 2014Free Press Summer Fest- Eleanor Tinsley Park- Houston, TX June 2014Sugarland Wine and Food Affair- Sugarland Marriott- Sugarland, TX April 2014Special Olympics- University of Houston-Campus Recreation- Houston, TX October 2013Microsoft Conference Events- Houston, TX July 2013NBA All-Star Jam- Houston, TX February 2013AAU Junior Olympics- George R. Brown- Houston, TX July-August 2012Ronald McDonald House-Children’s Memorial Hermann- Houston, TX August-December 2011

ReferencesAvailable upon request.