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Josie Rios

@josierios

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Experienced marketing and events leader specializing in tradeshow execution and digital promotion.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a mid-level marketing or events role where I can lead event strategy, manage logistics, grow digital presence, and drive measurable ROI within a collaborative team.

I am a marketing and events professional with progressive leadership experience executing large-scale tradeshows and digital promotions. I led a team to coordinate onsite events, managed logistics for up to 60 client presences per tradeshow, and analyzed ROI to optimize event investment.

My experience spans event operations, digital content, website management (Wix), and social media growth—where I increased Instagram by 50% and Facebook by 30% for a campus organization. I collaborate cross-functionally to develop marketing materials, manage vendor relationships, and implement best practices to scale events and client opportunities.

I hold a B.S. in Marketing and a B.A. in Theatre, maintain strong customer-service and leadership skills, and bring hands-on experience with budgeting, data analysis, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Spanish communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Tradeshow Team Lead

Carahsoft Technology Corporation

Jan 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 8 months)

Led a team of 5 to coordinate and execute onsite tradeshows and marketing projects, managing up to 60 client presences per show and driving ROI through event analytics. Developed best practices and initiatives that scaled events, improved company assets, and strengthened client and partner relationships.

Event Planning Vendor Management Marketing Communications Logistics Data Analysis Team Leadership Budgeting

Digital Media Intern

Fusion Theatre Company

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 (5 months)

Redesigned and managed the company website (Wix), managed social media and email newsletters, and coordinated outreach with venues and collaborators to support show production. Increased online engagement through curated content and communications.

wix Social Media Management Email Marketing Content Creation Outreach Copywriting Research

Marketing Chair

Student Activities Board

Nov 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Led a team of 7 to direct marketing for campus events, growing Instagram followers by 50% and Facebook engagement by 30% through coordinated multimedia content and customer service processes. Implemented strategies to align communications with organizational goals.

Social Media Growth Team Leadership Content Strategy Customer Service Analytics Event Promotion

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Regent University

Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Grade: 3.8 cumulative, 3.82 major

Activities and societies: Dean's List; Student Activities Board Marketing Chair; Alpha Psi Omega (Founder and President); Sigma Beta Delta

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 and a major GPA of 3.82; coursework included Social Media Marketing, Advertising and Promotion, and Strategic Management.