top of page
  • White LinkedIn Icon
  • White Facebook Icon
  • White Twitter Icon
  • White Instagram Icon

Hello! I'm Rikki

 

I've been an entrepreneur by nature since I was 10 years old with businesses developing from babysitting to my own piano studio to eventually running a marketing agency. Since attending Old Dominion University, my love of entrepreneurship has paired with a passion for Public Relations and Hospitality. This caused me to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations, Advocacy & Persuasion and a minor in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management. This combination has proven to overlap my passions perfectly! I've dabbled in several Public Relations areas ranging from Government to Social Media to Events Planning. Although I am an aspiring Public Relations Professional, my entrepreneurial nature allows me to constantly be open to new opportunities to follow my passions for Hospitality and Communication.

Rikki Eskelund

Event Coordinator & Hospitality Manager

 

Email:

reske001@odu.edu 


Virginia Beach, VA

​

​
37.jpg
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
2017-2018

Internship

May 2016 - August 2017
May 2017 - August 2017

Strategic Initiatives Intern

National Pro-Life Alliance

Responsible for mailing surveys to political candidates, scanning and entering surveys when they returned via mail. Responsible for member correspondence - sending emails, mailing postcards, surveys, petitions and letters. Lobbying assistant for lobbying program on Capitol Hill

March - October, 2014

Wedding Coordinator

Andrew and Jordan Nuce

Responsible for organization of decorations as well as assisting with theme and color selection. Responsible for set up and clean up of reception. Provided day-of coordination for the ceremony and reception. 

2017-2018

Internship

COMPANY NAME

I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It’s easy. Just click “Edit Text” or double click me to add your own content and make changes to the font. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.

EXPERIENCE
January, 2018 - November 2018

Sales & Event Coordinator

COURTYARD & TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT

Responsible assisting the Director of Sales with administrative tasks such as email follow ups and group block setups. Conducting hotel tours with clients while explaining event packages and selling hotel rooms. Booking and coordinating events while maintaining communication with the client and ensuring proper communication between operations departments such as food and beverage and maintenance. 

January, 2018 - November 2018

Event Coordinator

HOORAY! SMILES, SLIDES & COFFEE

Responsible for giving clients tours of the facility along with information of party packages. Once party is booked, responsible for securing all outside vendors. Responsible for day-of coordination ensuring all vendors arrive on time as well as follow-ups to determine client satisfaction.

February - September, 2018

Wedding Coordinator

Andrew and Yessenia Eskelund

Responsible for  assisting with color and theme selecting. Responsible for securing ceremony and reception venues as well as catering. Responsible day-of coordination along with creation and set up of reception decorations. 

May, 2017 - May, 2018

General Manager

MARKETECH MEDIA

Responsible for client communication, scheduling meetings and phone conferences. Maintaining company and client social media pages including daily posting and targeted advertising. Responsible for creation of unique marketing strategy for each individual client. Responsible for all company finances and accounting.

May 2016 - August 2016
May 2017 - August 2017

Strategic Initiatives Intern

NATIONAL PRO-LIFE ALLIANCE

Responsible for mailing surveys to political candidates, scanning and entering surveys when they returned via mail. Responsible for member correspondence - sending emails, mailing postcards, surveys, petitions and letters. Lobbying assistant for lobbying program on Capitol Hill

March - October, 2014

Wedding Coordinator

Andrew and Jordan Nuce

Responsible for organization of decorations as well as assisting with theme and color selection. Responsible for set up and clean up of reception. Provided day-of coordination for the ceremony and reception. 

EDUCATION
EDUCATION
2016-2019

Bachelor's Degree

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations, Advocacy & Persuasion and a minor in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. Hands-on experience in Public Relations Writing and Public Relations projects.

2012-2016

High School Diploma

OAK GROVE ACADEMY

Home-schooled student with very individualized education in classical humanities that made use of living in different environments due to military moves. Allowed flexibility to travel and participate in hands-on learning. Extracurricular activities included competitive forensics and debate. 

CLIENTS
SKILLS
SKILLS

Sales

Leadership

Public Speaking

Social Media Marketing

Event Planning

Customer Service

PROJECTS
EXPERTISE
PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING SAMPLE

This project gave me experience practicing each type of public relations writing for one organization. Assignments included a letter, brochure, speech, newsletter etc. 

CRISIS COMMUNICATION STRATEGY

This project allowed me to evaluate a company in a crisis situation and develop a strategy to assist them. Project included presentation of research and crisis communication strategy.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2018

As an Event Coordinator Intern, I have been able to gain valuable experience in my desired field. Working with and learning from professionals has made me much more confident moving in to the future. I also had the opportunity to practice Public Relations writing. 

CONTACT
bottom of page