Ash Mateja

____________________________________ Ash Mateja Creative Digital Marketing 14219 Ashford Court Orland Park, IL 60467 [708]-- SUMMARY Driven and capable self-starter with administrative and entrepreneurial experience looking to utilize social media, digital marketing, and project management skills. PROFICIENCIES Social Media ● Facebook ● ● Instagram Twitter Email Marketing Web Development ● SQL ● ● Python HTML & CSS ● MailChimp Project Management ● Campaign Manager Microsoft Office Suite Design Legal Software ● Photoshop ● Illustrator Website Design & Management ● Squarespace ● ● Wordpress G Suite & Google Domains ● LexisNexis Advance for Legal ● Research Juris Time Entry EXPERIENCE Marketing Director Plant-Based Skate - Chicago, IL JANUARY 2019 - PRESENT ● ● ● ● ● Management and execution of social media presence and event promotion via Facebook and Instagram. Service as cheerful and helpful voice of the company, fielding questions, comments, and concerns from customers across online platforms. Consult with event vendors to generate on-brand promotional content. Production of designs, web graphics, and merchandise. Collaborative creation of distinct concept, branding, and business plan. ____________________________________ Owner & Operator Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby, LLC - Chicago, IL JANUARY 2018 - PRESENT ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Implementation of journey building and email automation, tailoring to membership, recruit, and spectator communications. Research and production of promotional campaigns. Execution of best practices through testing and data analysis. Production of merchandise, designs, web graphics, and edited video for promotion. Establishment and maintenance of online presence, including custom-built website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Creation of distinct concept, branding, and business plan. Drafting and implementation of sponsorship packages. Development of unique entertainment style and composition. Service as primary point of contact for all communication with membership, recruits, sponsors, vendors, and fans. General Manager of Nonprofit Vindicated Vixens Roller Derby, LLC - Southwest Suburbs, IL JANUARY 2015 - DECEMBER 2018 ● Initiation and maintenance of brand development, logo development, and merchandise. ● Production of merchandise designs, social media graphics, and posters via use of Photoshop. Service as primary point of contact for membership, spectators, and vendors to ensure positive relationships are fostered and maintained. Careful and dedicated drafting of written communication to members, recruits, and outside contacts, including creation and maintenance of templates for formal notices. Event coordination and production, including spectator events and fundraisers from 2016 through 2018. Creation and edits of the 2015 [inaugural], 2016, and 2017 Organization Mandates, Code of Conduct, and general policies. Creation, organization, and maintenance of electronic record-keeping and calendar system. Creation and organization of the nonprofit’s system of leadership, including six committees and a board of directors. Drafting of bylaws, incorporation as a legal entity, opening of the bank account, and attainment of 501(c)(3) tax exemption with the IRS. Initiation, application, and maintenance of general liability insurance status. Creation and maintenance of event coordination templates, schedules, and documentation. Facilitation and drive of membership growth from 5 members to 50+. Standardization of membership intake procedure. Establishment and maintenance of a respectful and professional organizational culture. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ____________________________________ Legal Assistant & Office Administrator Ruberry Stalmack & Garvey, LLC - Chicago, IL JANUARY 2014 - NOVEMBER 2017 ● Perform legal research and utilize legal research software for thorough searches. ● Complete state and federal court filings, in-person and online, including new complaints, summons and alias summons, motions, and discovery. Direct and coordinate office support workers and their functions. Initiate conflict checks to prevent conflict of interest when taking on new clients. Schedule depositions and mediations. Analyze and summarize depositions and court transcripts for attorney use. Prepare attorney time entries for billing. Create and track attorney expense reports. ● ● ● ● ● ● Head Hostess RoccoVino’s Italian Restaurant - Orland Park, IL MARCH 2013 - JANUARY 2014 ● Supervision and implementation of seating rotation and on the spot, front-of-house ● ● problem solving. Receive and accommodate guests, in-person and over the phone. Management of reservation book and events schedule. Vocalist & Entertainer Chicago Music Management - Chicago, IL AUGUST 2011 - AUGUST 2012 ● Perform consistent recreations of Top 40 hits for up to 500 guests. ● ● Work improvisationally to deliver on entertainment value. Coordinate with other performers in a team setting. EDUCATION Coding Dojo Chicago, IL JANUARY 2018 - APRIL 2018 ● Focus on full stack development with Python, SQL, Flask, CSS, and HTML. ● Creative and dynamic problem-solving. Moraine Valley Community College Palos Heights, IL AUGUST 2011 - MAY 2013 ● Focus on business administration and entrepreneurship.