Objective: To obtain a position utilizing all of my accumulated abilities in marketing and events management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Planning and Event Coordination • Program Management
• Interpersonal Relations
• Computer Software Utilization • Social Media Marketing
• Superior Customer Service

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS, 2010 - Central Michigan University
Major: Entrepreneurship Minor: Event Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Event Coordinator (Internship)
Rock Financial Showplace/Great Lakes Art Fair, Novi, MI: May – August 2009

• Primary coordinator for venue social media networks including Facebook and Twitter
• Analyzed venue concession revenues through the development of Excel spreadsheets
• Assisted Great Lakes Art Fair Event Director in the development of event business plan including market research, event budget, sales plan, creative direction, and media plan
• Fielded all email and phone inquires related to Great Lakes Art Fair
• Targeted event participants through cold calling and community outreach
• Authored and designed all event email blasts and maintained event website

Program Manager
Central Michigan University, Recreational Programming, Mt. Pleasant, MI: August – December 2008
• Created, planned, and executed a charity event with approximately twenty-five participants
• Established team building and time management skills through preparation event plan
• Displayed superior interpersonal relationship skills and was commended on superior communication, collaboration, and compromise
• Repositioned format of program, on-the-spot, after reading the audience and sensing a need for change

Banquet Server
Double Tree, Novi, MI: June 2007 - Present
Designed food displays and event floor plans. Implemented overall event plans through the servicing of food and beverage needs. Provided clients exemplary customer service and seamless event experiences.

Manager
Michigan Yoga Center, Northville, MI: April 2004 – August 2006
Managed all client records through the utilization of office database system. Responsible for the collection and reconciliation of membership dues. Served as front desk receptionist, utilizing all office equipment and fielding customer inquiries.