Allison Kulesza

Hi! I'm Allison Kulesza, the owner of aStellina, an Event Planner and a Social Media Consultant.

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Allison Kulesza is a Social Media Consultant and Event Planner located in the Greater New York City Area. She plans all types of events from Sweet 16s to Weddings and is am proud to assist a wide array of individuals in making their creative visions a reality.Social Media became a worldwide phenomenon when Facebook was developed and open to the public. Now everyone is connected on a 24/7 basis with a new social network popping up every day. With all this jibber jabber things can get confusing. Simply put, social media is just a new age communication technology. It is causing the ways in which people SOCIALIZE to change. We are right smack dab in the middle of a paradigm shift and if modern day businesses want to stay competitive in their marketplace, they must adapt to this shift.Allison Kulesza loves the events industry and sees many of her fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners struggling to understand how to utilize this tool. That is where Allison Kulesza comes in. She will sit down and walk you through social media and help you not only understand but build a personalized strategy that is fit for you and your business. Don't wait any longer to use social media. It is only going to become more prominent. Let's chat, Allison Kulesza wants to help you...the event professional.

Planning Committee at International Special Events Society (ISES) NJ North

November 2012 - Present | North New Jersey, NJ

-Assisted in the planning of networking meetings for the North NJ Chapter

Owner, Event Planner, Social Media Consultant at aStellina

March 2012 - Present | Pine Brook, NJ

-Researched social media marketing tools and tactics -Offered guidance of social media networks -Constructed and designed Wordpress based websites -Assessed individual and business current social media presence -Crafted customized social media marketing campaigns -Carried out personalized management plans for social networks (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest) -Event Development and Management

Co-Director, North NJ Local Networking Group at Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC)

August 2011 - Present | North New Jersey, NJ

-Developed and executed local networking meetings -Participated in annual state-wide events such as State Conference

Director of Social Media & Event Planner at Creations by Christine Events

February 2011 - February 2013 | Waldwick, NJ

-Evaluated and developed new marketing and social media marketing strategy -Created new company website -Revised company business plan -Managed and supervised events on location -Developed weddings, corporate events, social events, and fundraisers

Personal Assistant & Lead Event Planner at La Dolce Vita Style

September 2009 - June 2010 | Rome, Italy

-Composed various instruction manuals for internal use -Constructed and executed social media and email marketing campaigns -Researched new destinations and activities in various locations throughout Europe -Built and implemented new trip schedules -Advised present and future study abroad students

Sales Assistant at Craig Scott Entertainment

September 2007 - April 2009 | Rochelle Park, NJ

-Managed all major retail accounts -Scheduled performers to weekly booked events -Organized and submitted all final event details to performers -Supervised Bridal Events / Managed events on site -Assembled new DJ talent search -Maintained sales materials -Serviced all booked clients

Administrative Assistant at Craig Scott Entertainment

September 2006 - September 2007 | Rochelle Park, NJ

-Drafted contracts -Settled payments and billing -Serviced potential clientele -Managed calendars and appointment schedules

Montclair State University

2007 – 2012

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Concentration: Organizational Communications, Business, History

Activities: Study Abroad Peer Adviser, Study Abroad in Rome with International Studies Abroad (ISA)

American University of Rome

2009 – 2009

Bachelor's

Concentration: Italian Studies

River Dell Regional High School

2003 – 2007

High School Diploma

Concentration: High School Diploma

social media, social media marketing, events, event planning, weddings, sweet 16s, marilyn monroe, audrey hepburn, organization, organizing, consulting, social media consulting, rome, italy