Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
My name is Skylar Reestman and I am the marketing and program coordinator at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. I finished my undergraduate degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, majoring in advertising and public relations, with a minor in hospitality, restaurant, and tourism management. I love the fast-paced and creative environment that the advertising and public relations industry entails as well as the hospitality and event planning fields. I have had account management, account development, and creative thinking experience with strong leadership, organization, and communication skills through my several work, organization and volunteer experiences. I am continuously looking for new opportunities and experiences to learn more about the industry as well as connect with many amazing and unique individuals. Clifton Strengths: Discipline - Focus - Futuristic - Significance - Individualization 16 Personalities: ENFJ-T
Manage social media calendar for Visit Lincoln, Lincoln YPG & RISE across multiple platforms with relevant and appealing content Collaborate with events and marketing team to ensure seamless execution of events for the Lincoln Chamber Organize and coordinate Lincoln YPG events and RISE coaching communities and events Collaborate with Visit Lincoln team to help market Lincoln as a destination Coordinate Influencer Partnerships with Visit Lincoln Elevate visual appeal of presentations for events Craft weekly emails to members, communicating information about events and program announcements
As the Marketing and Programs Intern at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, I create engaging social media content across various platforms for Chamber Partnership organizations, ensuring each post resonates with our audience. I collaborate closely with the events and marketing team to ensure seamless event execution, enhancing the visual appeal of presentations and capturing photography at events. Additionally, I assist in crafting weekly emails to keep members informed about upcoming events and program announcements, while also maintaining and updating the Lincoln Young Professionals database.
Took graduation photos of students that graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln . I used a DSLR camera and found different locations to take the photos as well as helping with poses. Following, I used Adobe Lightroom to edit the photos for lighting, tone, clarity, etc. Enjoy photography as a hobby as well.
Teaching assistant in the College of Education and Human Sciences for the Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management program. I assist with four classes, helping with grading, assisting students with questions, and any other duties needed for the courses.
A highlight was my Introduction to Event Planning course, we had the incredible opportunity to organize the 2024 National Tourism Day Celebration. From coordinating our timeline and production for the event to finalizing every small detail with each team, it was rewarding to apply classroom knowledge and become real-world event planners. Our event team planned and executed the 2024 National Tourism Day Celebration that included marketing efforts, food and beverage, guest speakers, prizes, and more. My role at timeline and production lead was to create and event timeline for each team to follow, and keep each team accountable to their responsibilities, as well as communicate to outside vendors.
As the Employer Development Intern for UNL Career Services, I assist our team with providing support and troubleshooting with employers, maintain organization of our system to track employer information, record and help analyze employer data to help our team make important programming decision. I use my communication skills to reach out to employers regarding campus recruiting, campus events, and opportunities to get involved. Other duties I tend to include communication and customer service with Husker Circle members and helping our team during campus career fairs and niche events.