Event Planning Intern
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Event Planning Intern

Priscilla Gonzalez
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Education
Bachelor of Arts Communication (BA) GPA 3.43 2016- 2018
Chapman University, Orange, California
Associate of Arts Communication (AA) GPA 3.77 2014- 2016
Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, California
Related Experience

INTERNSHIPS
Fundraising and Events Assistant February 2018-May 2018
Surfers Healing Foundation, San Juan Capistrano, CA
• Develop marketing and advertising elements for fundraising events
• Raised over $1,500 through fundraising events
• Strategize methods to increase donor retention
• Organize and plan for local Surfers Healing fundraising events
• Manage and train functional teams during fundraising events
• Oversee event logistics including set up, tear down, and collecting of donations

PROFESSIONAL
Beauty Advisor Nordstrom, Mission Viejo, CA November 2018-Current
• Provide clientele with relationship-based services and innovative beauty and hair care products of the highest quality.
• Follow strategic plan to achieve sales targets during in-store events, promotions, and visual week e.g. appointment and presell goals
• Keep the department orderly through stocking, re-merchandising, display, price markdowns, merchandise transfers and light cleaning
Marketing Consultant Mintoque, Santa Ana, CA December 2018-Current
• Create customized marketing plans for businesses to optimize customer base
• Provide real-time management of public relations, brand management and online media platforms
• Conduct constant marketing research to identify industry trends and opportunities
Shift Lead Nekter Juice Bar, Mission Viejo, CA March 2014-December 2016
• Efficiently multitask and problem solve under pressure in a demanding environment
• Lead a team of 3-4 employees to ensure optimal functionality of business
• Perform food preparation duties for 200+ customers per day

Additional Experience
Restaurant Hostess , Two Left Forks, Dana Point, CA June 2017-December 2017
•Implement clear, professional, and friendly communication with customers and employees
•Organize 100+ reservations a night, adhere to accommodations, and arrange to-go orders
Restaurant Hostess Stella’s Italian, Dana Point, CA January 2017-June 2017
•Generate repeat business through friendly attitude and extensive cuisine knowledge
•Work productively in a fast paced, dynamic environment while staying organized
Sales Associate Tilly’s, Ladera Ranch, CA June 2012-December 2013
•Adapting selling techniques and skills to each individual customer
•Promote the store’s new items or sales in a goal-oriented atmosphere