NOELLE

RUIZ
San Diego, California Phone: 818-562-0701 E-Mail: noelle.ruiz1@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/noelleruiz

Education
San Diego State University - Expected May 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Hospitality and Tourism Management

Meetings and Events Emphasis

University of Barcelona Barcelona, Spain- May - Jun. 2015
CETT School for Tourism and Hospitality Education/Research

Work Experience
Campus Brand Ambassador - July 2015 - Present
Amazon.com, Inc.
Plans and executes 16 events on and off the SDSU campus over the academic year
Increases Amazon Student memberships and drives awareness of Amazons Student membership benefits
Utilizes @AmazonAtSDSU to promote and market Amazon Student events
Attends monthly conference calls with Amazon marketing manager & bi-weekly meetings with Brand Ambassador partner

Sales Intern - Aug. 2015 Dec. 2015

Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa
Built showrooms for sales managers to execute client site tours
Fulfilled all client amenities to ensure top quality service for all guests
Planned and executed major sales event that showcased remodeled suites to top VIP clients in San Diego

PBX Operator Dec. 2014 - May 2015
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, W Hotel San Diego
Directed all calls from outside and inside the hotel to optimize efficient customer service
Scheduled and delivers all amenities to special and VIP guests

Event Assistant Aug. 2014 Dec. 2014
U.S.S Midway, Fantail Caf
Actively participated in the set-up and strike of each scheduled event
Assisted in the execution of military receptions, corporate events, company picnics, and special events

Customer Marketing Intern May 2014 Aug. 2014
NBCUniversal, Inc. Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Compiled post promotional analysis reports for USHE and competitive studios identifying key retail marketing trends in
preparation for annual planning
Attended weekly retail team meeting calls for Wal-Mart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy
Partnered with Brand interns to develop and present strategic outlook on how consumer research trends impact the home
entertainment business

Leadership
Administrative and Financial Officer Jun. 2015 Present
Meetings and Events Student Association
Takes board meeting minutes and keeps all financial records for the 3 major events each academic year
Creates and manages annual budget for the organization

Executive Student Assistant Jan. 2016

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Institute for Executive Education
Planned and executed Hospitality suite portion of the 6 day conference hosted at San Diego State University
Hosted 22 senior level amusement park Executives in the Hospitality suite each night of the conference
Worked with a team of 7 students to coordinate all logistical aspects of the conference

Vice President of Public Relations for Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Jan. 2014 Jan. 2015
Worked with a $35,000 budget
Planned 3 major fundraising events each semester for local and national Philanthropies including Girls on the Run
Managed 8 person public relations department