Born:
April 20th 1977
Memberships:
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce (primary)
Willye B. White Park Advisory Council
Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society
Alden Village North Advisory Council
Associated with:
Businesses that conduct business within Rogers Park
A & T Grill
A.L. Taylor & Associates, P.C.
Alden Village North
Bill Morton Promotions
Charmers Cafe
Dreamtown Builders and Remodeling
Evangelical Catholic Diocese of the Northwest
Jay Ahmed at Aflac
Leona's
LifeStorage
Quest Network Services
Sam's Club
Taste Food and Wine
Tweedle Press
Ultimate Soccer Chicago
V-Tone Fitness
Additionally associated with:
Tsering Dorjee, Vice President - Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Bishop James Alan Wilkowski, Director / Interim Treasurer - Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Nina Interlandi Bell, Secretary - Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Toni Duncan, Director - Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Jay Ahmed, Director - Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Paul Miller - Membership Committee - Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Work History:
April 2009 - present Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Chicago, IL
Chamber President
The Chamber’s Board of Directors is responsible for the day-to-day management of all the Chamber’s functions carrying out policies established by the Board through an annual program of work.
Duties and Responsibilities include: Work with the Chair to prepare agendas and materials for Board and Executive Committee meetings, Develop goals and objectives for recommendation to the Board, Establish administrative policies and procedures for office functions, and Serve as the principal spokesperson and ambassador for the Chamber.
December 2009 - present Bill Morton Promotions Chicago, IL
Publicist
Main responsibility, get positive press coverage for clients. Create and maintain good relationships with journalists, send original, insightful, timely story ideas that involve clients. Create standard press release, complete with an attention-catching headline, a lead paragraph that hooks in the reader and quotes from sources. Cultivate a genuine, working relationship with reporters, editors and TV news producers.
Handle all interview requests, protect the client from any surprises, supervise interviews, and organize press tours for public figures, celebrities and authors. Makes all the travel arrangements for the client, sets up locations, arranges for press passes and accompany the client on the road. Network with online bloggers and read and respond to comments on popular social networks. Arrange for a live, online Q&A session with popular fan sites and interviews with radio stations and podcasts.
October 2009 – present Willye B. White Park Advisory Council Chicago, IL
Secretary
Keeps a record of attendees and all regular meeting notes, prepares and distributes annual meeting schedule, prepares and distributes meeting agenda prior to scheduled meeting, Provides for the distribution of meeting notes prior to the next meeting, Provides support for correspondence of the Council and performs other duties as necessary as instructed by the Chair.
2001 – present Quest Network Services Chicago, IL
Retail Inside/Outside Sales Representative/Store Manager
2007 – Present: Responsible for prospecting new business customers. Accountable for consistently meeting assigned quotas, responsible for creative lead generation activities, and implementing guerrilla marketing tactics. Perform outside/inside sales prospecting activities to consumers for new business. Develop a creative plan to generate leads through prospecting multiple sources including: table/tent events, sporting events, trade shows, cold calling, in-person visits, and telephone and email campaigns.
Establish and maintain good relationships with clients, networking groups, professional organizations and the community in order to develop new business. Solution selling tailored to meet the needs of consumers. Make sales pitches and follow-up calls to prospective new business. Consistently close new business subject to a monthly quota.
2001 – 2006: Sales and “bottom-line” profits of the store. Recruit, hire, train, evaluate and counsel store employees. Schedule, organize and direct assignments. Maintain, encourage and possess “ownership mentality”. Develop and implement employee performance evaluations and improvement plans. Effectively manage employee turnover. Provide a positive working environment and handle employee issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
Resolve customer problems or complaints by determining optimal solutions. Ensure interior and exterior of store is maintained to company standards. Utilize labor management tools, including effective scheduling, to maximize productivity, profitability and margins. Encourage store employees to take ownership for their performance and career development plans; follow up on a regular basis. Provide exceptional customer service and ensure the employees also provide the same level of service.
August – November 2008 Cook County Department of Elections Chicago, IL
Elections Clerk
Compiled and verified voter lists from official registration records. Requested identification of voters at polling place. Obtained signatures and recorded names of voters to prevent voting of unauthorized persons. Distributed ballots to voters and answered questions concerning voting procedure. Counted valid ballots and prepared official reports of election results.
2003 - 2008 Kate Smith Promotions Evanston, IL
Promotion Assistant
Acquired national radio airplay for Jazz and World artists via phone and email. Data entry was required utilizing a Microsoft Access database. Networked at industry events, such as the Annual IAJE Music Conference.
2007 – 2008 Chicago Special Events Management Chicago, IL
Event Assistant
Assisted users of facilities by providing requirements in regard to technical, security, and/or other requirements. Assisted in problem resolution and answered questions. Referred to appropriate department when unable to respond.
Attended events to assist with the facilitation of operations and respond to emergencies, problems, etc. Ensured that assigned aspects of events are implemented and controlled according to plans. Responsible for making sure that shows or events scheduled at a location proceed as planned. Job duties and responsibilities were crucial and determine the success or failure of events.
Collection of Works:
Rogers Park in 1,000 Words
- Sunday, June 5, 2011
Rogers Park sunsets
- Sunday, June 5, 2011
Sunrises over The Lake
- Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Devon and Ridge
- Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Our greatest asset
- Monday, May 30, 2011
Rogers Park sunset
- Friday, May 27, 2011
12 Hours
- Thursday, May 26, 2011
Sunset
- Saturday, May 21, 2011
Open today
- Saturday, May 21, 2011
Today in Rogers Park
- Friday, May 20, 2011
Foggy Day along the Lake
- Tuesday, May 17, 2011
This morning
- Sunday, May 15, 2011
Today in Rogers Park
- Saturday, May 14, 2011
One for my friend on Sheridan and Chase
- Friday, May 13, 2011
North Town Community News presents 20 year celebration line-up
- Thursday, May 12, 2011
Howard Street, Ashland Avenue & Rogers Avenue
- Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Lightning over Rogers Park
- Friday, May 6, 2011
John's Tulips
- Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Rogers Park shore
- Monday, May 2, 2011
Morse Avenue
- Monday, May 2, 2011
J.B. Alberto's
- Monday, May 2, 2011
Burrows Moving Co.
- Monday, May 2, 2011
Clark Devon Hardware
- Sunday, May 1, 2011
The Growling Rabbit
- Saturday, April 30, 2011
Mayne Stage
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Meeting Minutes
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Member Benefits
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Index of Services
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Newletters
- Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce anniversary celebration
- Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Press Release - Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce celebrates two year anniversary
- Thursday, April 14, 2011
Avy Meyers interviews Chamber President, Bill Morton
- Monday, March 14, 2011
Chamber benefits recognized by Local Neighborhood Mix
- Thursday, March 10, 2011
Our Tax Time Recommendation
- Friday, November 5, 2010
Member benefit update
- Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Chamber member offers tips to stay fit
- Saturday, July 31, 2010
The Jarvis Square Wine Affair
- Thursday, July 1, 2010
Small Business in Rogers Park
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