Elizabeth (Liz) Kirkton
Chicago
Summary
Entry-level professional passionate about innovation, growth, and business for the common good. I value ethical decision-making and fostering inclusive environments grounded in accountability and collaboration. Naturally competitive and growth-oriented, I approach each challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and deliver meaningful results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Associate
Wieland Designs
Goshen
07.2025 - Current
- Launch and manage new LinkedIn and Instagram pages for Wieland Motion, driving brand awareness and engagement across the marine industry.
- Create and edit multimedia content, including photography, videography, and copy, aligned with brand identity and campaign goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate product features, support launches, and strengthen partner relationships.
- Maintain and update sub-brand pages on WordPress, ensuring consistency in messaging, visuals, and user experience.
Shift Leader
The Fold Pizza Tavern
Goshen
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Promoted from regular front-of-house staff to shift leader within a few shifts, overseeing staff performance, break schedules, and closing procedures.
- Manage closing procedures for accurate financial reporting, and oversee staff performance, break schedules, and accountability.
- Communicate key updates through daily shift reports and monthly leadership meetings with owners and managers.
- Maintain exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, requiring adaptability, multitasking, and quick problem-solving.
Director & Coordinator of Event Operations
EMU
Harrisonburg
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Research, develop, and implement brand-new pricing strategies and financial projections for space rentals and event formats.
- Manage end-to-end planning and execution of events and conferences for groups of 20–600, including client communication, contracts, scheduling, and logistics.
- Hire, manage, and direct the schedules of nine employees.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to successfully restructure the Conferences and Events Department, improving efficiency and departmental alignment.
Intern
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce
Harrisonburg
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assist with general office tasks, such as forming responses for emails, organizing documents, and critiquing documents.
- Collaborate with team members for projects and programs.
- Create and lead a project to establish a satellite networking club connecting university women with local professionals.
- Evaluate the website and social media to provide feedback and improvements for marketing and outreach.
Human Resources Intern
Lippert
Goshen
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Produce and standardize 200+ job descriptions for both specific and broad roles, improving consistency across departments.
- Use of Excel and other Microsoft tools daily to manage documentation, reporting, and communication with employees at all organizational levels.
- Coordinate company events, travel logistics, and interoffice shipments to national locations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Leadership
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Canva proficiency
- Brand development
- Project management
- Event logistics
- Photography and basic videography editing
- Detail-oriented
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Emotional intelligence
- Motivation
- Learner
Athletics And Extracurriculars
- Co-Founder and Leader of Good Business Gathering Committee (GBG)
- Founder and Leader of University Women's Empowerment Network (UWEN)
- 2-year captain of EMU Varsity Volleyball, 4-year participant
- Royal Ambassador
- Business Faculty Student Representative
- Senior Class Officer - Business Manager
- Shenandoah Valley Hub Board Committee Member of MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates)
Timeline
Marketing Associate
Wieland Designs
07.2025 - Current
Shift Leader
The Fold Pizza Tavern
05.2025 - 10.2025
Director & Coordinator of Event Operations
EMU
03.2024 - 03.2025
Intern
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce
09.2023 - 12.2023
Human Resources Intern
Lippert
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Leadership
Eastern Mennonite University