Megan Mandarakas

Megan Mandarakas has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Megan is currently working as a Renewals & Expansion Manager at Classy.org since February 2021. Previously, Megan worked as a Brand Associate at Athleta from December 2020 to April 2021.

In 2020, Megan worked as an Event Team member at Octagon, where they served as an onsite coordinator for the BMW Luxury Automotive Brand’s National Driving Experience. Megan was responsible for various tasks such as participant registration, troubleshooting, and ensuring a positive experience for event attendees.

Before that, Megan worked as an Event Operations Manager at Mischief Management from September 2018 to February 2020. During this role, they organized fan events such as BroadwayCon, LeakyCon, and Con of Thrones.

From 2016 to 2018, Megan worked as an Experience Manager at Lightbox, a tech event space in Manhattan. In this role, they managed client relationships for brand experiences and coordinated event execution.

Prior to that, Megan worked at The NPD Group where they held roles such as Client Development Specialist in the eCommerce Receipts department and Market Research Analyst in the NPD Retail Business Group.

Additionally, Megan gained experience as an Independent Beauty Consultant at Mary Kay Inc., where they planned and hosted beauty events for clients. Megan also worked as a Personal Stylist & Sales Associate at ANN INC., where they provided one-on-one styling advice and met sales targets.

Megan began their professional journey as a Zarb Student Ambassador at Hofstra University, presenting on behalf of the university's business department. Megan also interned as a Client Development Intern at The NPD Group, specializing in the Telecom/Mobile Industry.

Throughout their career, Megan has demonstrated strong skills in event coordination, client management, sales, and marketing. Their experiences have allowed their to develop expertise in various industries and roles.

Megan Mandarakas obtained their education from 2010 to 2014 at Hofstra University, where they received a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General. In 2015 to 2016, they pursued further education at the New York Institute of Art and Design, specializing in Event Planning and obtaining a certification in that field. Additionally, in April 2014, Megan obtained a Sales Certification from the American Marketing Association.