KELLY BLECKE

Ashland, NE 68003

blecke.kelly@gmail.com

630-750-6400

Check out my online portfolio : https://kellybleckeportfolio.weebly.com/

WORK EXPERIENCE

Marketing Director
J-Tech Construction & Solar- Lincoln, NE
March 2023 - Present
• Planned, coordinated, and scheduled trade show events/ UNL sporting activations
• Generated creative content and managed digital advertisements
• Oversaw and trained processes for lead generation & event-coordinations
• Managed brand contracts and our marketing budget

Marketing Director/ Communications Coordinator

ABC Seamless of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE
February 2021 to February 2023
• Planned and approved marketing and media buys
• Guided our marketing team to create content and meet inquiry goals
• Planned and coordinated our national convention and other company events
• Managed our marketing budget and employee scheduling

Catering Manager
Graduate Hotels - Lincoln, NE
December 2019 to March 2020
• Performed all clerical tasks for upcoming events. Such as creating, organizing
customer files, and tracking progress.
• Maintained accounts with clients and assisted in the planning of future events.
• Applied critical thinking while developing and selling new products.
• Managed and coordinated staff during events

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Graduate Lincoln/ John J's Tiki Bar - Lincoln, NE
April 2017 to December 2019
• Coordinated and ran banquet events
• Organized tasks such as scheduling, billing, ordering/invoices and performed administrative
duties
• Encouraged staff towards success
• Inspired patrons to engage in Graduate Lincoln's environment

Banquet Server/Captain
White Pines Golf Club - Bensenville, IL
May 2013 to August 2016
• Worked with banquet staff to ensure successful events
• Handled event set up and tear down
• Work directly with clients day of the help exceed expectations
• Service, bartending, and kitchen experience

EDUCATION

Continuing Education in Communication Studies

University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE
August 2015 to May 2017

University of Nebraska - Kearney, NE

May 2023 to Present

SKILLS

• Proficient with Salesforce, Canva, Square, Micros, Excel, and Google Analytics
Systems
• Event Management
• Staff Management
• Profit & Loss
• Highly developed communication skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Food Handlers Permit/ State Alcohol Permit/ City Alcohol permit obtained on a shift manager level.