Brooke D.

Prouty
EXPERIENCE

Brooke D. Prouty

921 Pleasant Street Unit 202 Des Moines, Iowa 50309

319.360.7460 10bprouty@gmail.com

Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce

Des Moines, Iowa
Events & Office Coordinator/Programs Manager
September 2014 - Present
Facilitate Business to Business connections through 75-100 events
Strategize innovative programming, increasing non-dues revenue to
more than twice industry standard through 4 new programs
Plan and execute all chamber events, programs, and meetings
Work closely with vendors, catering, venues, and entertainment
Manage member needs through effective and personable
communications
Committee & volunteer taskforce management of over 85 volunteers
Design promotional and marketing materials and signage
Create sponsorship menu and maintained community relations
Madhouse Brewery
Des Moines, Iowa
Events & Tasting Room Manager
May 2014 April 2015
Coordinated all public and private events and tastings
Built the customer experience and training programs
Handled all transactions and till management with Change P.O.S.
Food prep, craft beer education, and tours
Managed phone and email inquiries for production, orders,
sponsorship, events, scheduling, and general information
Jasper Winery
Des Moines, Iowa
Event Intern/Tasting Room Associate
April 2013 April 2015
Prepared and executed various on and off site events including expos,
weddings, showers, reunions, fundraisers, and special events
Conducted wine tastings, tours, pairings, wine selections, and
transactions
Ames Chamber of Commerce
Ames, Iowa
Design/Event Intern
May 2013 December 2013
Coordinated and conducted concurrent luncheon Salute to Educator
Events at separate locations
Solicited information, price quotes, and donations from members
Cyclone Family Weekend
Ames, Iowa
President of Events /Alumni Consultant
January 2012 September 2014
Created a fundraising/sponsorship program
Managed social media and promotional efforts
Designed/coordinated new events and activities for Family Weekend
Managed contracts and a committee of three students
SKILLS/SOFTWARE
Adobe Illustrator, German Language, Hootsuite, Constant Contact, TIPS
Certification, Change Software, VolunteerSpot, Microsoft Suite, Social Media
ACTIVITIES
Young Professionals Connection, Impact Downtown Committee
Young Nonprofit Professional Network
Downtown Neighborhood Association
IMEX America Future Leaders Forum 2013
EDUCATION
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science in Event Management

Ames, Iowa
August 2010 December 2013