Event Technician
Event Technician

David Hutchinson
San Francisco, California |------------ | H------------ | ------------/in/djhutch


SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Grant writer, researcher, detail-oriented communications professional and event technician with many years of experience in the nonprofit, corporate, municipal government and labor sectors.
• Passion for providing meticulous verbal and written communications; proven success in grant research, writing, editing, proofreading, graphic design, office administration, complex donor database management, volunteer management, accounting and project planning under deadlines
• Able to work independently and as part of a dynamic team
• Extensive background with coordination of public events involving corporate partnerships, nonprofits, marketing and philanthropy
• Superior computer skills, with knowledge of Salesforce, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Office Suite, Powerpoint, internet research and Google applications
• Experience with fast-paced organizational systems, prioritization, time management; known for self-motivation and nuanced attention to detail
• Exceptional tact, cooperation and emotional intelligence; strong commitment to interpersonal skills and empathy in collaborating with colleagues and volunteers
• Quick learner and adaptable; ability to strategically and creatively perform activities related to diverse philanthropic relationships and communications

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Business Manager
San Mateo County Historical Association, San Mateo, CA 1996 – 1998
• Advanced and represented the mission of a nonprofit heavily reliant on its reputation to achieve funding and obtain grants and donations, including extensive involvement with volunteers, key participation in the Victorian Days in the Park event production and graphic design of the quarterly county historical journal.
• Enabled accounting and financial processes for the primary museum facility and two off site high profile museum gift shops and bookstores.
• Performed office database management, gift processing, reception and development related duties.
• Multitasked with excellent discretion, emotional intelligence, interpersonal and customer service skills; took direction and communicated with others calmly under pressure.
• Maintained office including reception, supplies, printing and data entry.
• Prioritized demands to meet expectations and anticipate potential issues.

Administrative Assistant
Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation Department, Half Moon Bay, CA 1993 - 1996
• Successfully executed a wide range of responsibilities including Executive administrative support, grant development, graphic design, award winning documentary video production, municipal project management and community organizing.
• Partnered with the Executive Director to write and edit grant submissions from both public sector and private foundations to achieve funding, including for the Half Moon Bay State Parks Coastside Trail.
• Researched potential donors and funding prospects.
• Significantly involved with office management, reception and development.
• Self-started with strong ability to maintain well-organized project management and logistics to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines under pressure.
• Strategic critical thinking, analytical and learning abilities to implement unconventional and innovative ideas to engender creative solutions.

Staff Writer
Coastside Journal, Half Moon Bay, CA 1994 - 1996
• Developed story ideas as a staff writer and produced featured articles to a build dynamic publication
• Conducted interviews and performed community outreach activities

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Event Technician
Various Employers 1998 - present
• Create hundreds of successful public and confidential corporate, medical and nonprofit events such as Dreamforce, Google Developers Conference and Oracle OpenWorld, with discretion and professionalism, using complex business presentation technology including audio, video and PowerPoint.
• Research and learn new hardware and software technology quickly and efficiently under deadlines in an often stressful and high stakes environment to produce quality events.
• Perform team-based collaboration with all departments both as a supervisor and technician in meeting rooms and exhibition halls.

Project Based Consultant and Application Development
Datappaloosa, Inc., San Francisco, CA 2016 - present
• Team developed and researched applications from conception to funding pathways to fruition
• Employed prior contacts to build a strong design and implementation team
• Strategized toward marketing.

EDUCATION and PURSUITS

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Humboldt State University, California
Certificate, A to Z Grant Writing 2019, Community College of San Francisco Extended Learning
Completed Paralegal Studies Courses, Community College of San Francisco
Limited working proficiency in Spanish
Currently training in Salesforce Trailhead learning program
Volunteer, Single Payer Now
Volunteer, Meals on Wheels