Events Resume
Kristy Knickerbocker
43 Underhill Ave, D1, Brooklyn NY, 11238 | ------------ |------------
EXPERIENCE:
Events Coordinator Assistant November 2019 - Present
The Wren
Works directly with the Events Coordinator to ensure all event requirements have been met
Liaison for the event Host, finalizing all contracts and details per each event
Maintaining and organizing a full calendar year of events
Seeking out new leads and clients
Oversees daily and nightly events, including set up, break down, meet and greet, and ensuring everything runs perfectly and the Host can enjoy themselves
Manages all communications and calendars on Tripleseat
Confirms all final details per each event
Communicates with the Chef weekly to prepare the kitchen for each event
Bartender
The Spaniard NYC March 2017 - Present
Works to establish the highest quality of hospitality to all patrons
Develops and maintains regular clients
Helped open the restaurant with the Bua Bar Group in 2017
Exhibits a leadership role on the team as part of the founding staff
Maintains the highest sales on staff, making up 20% of all sales of weekends ($4,600-$5,000 per night)
Works in a high volume, fast paced environment
Studied mixology to achieve high level knowledge of craft
Curates a unique community and culture within the team
Diffuses customer complaints and altercations
Company Manager
of bones || hollye bynum December 2015- August 2017
Managed a large team consisting of an Artistic Director, Production Manager, Marketing + Digital Media Assistant, Intern, Artistic Associate and 12 Performing Artists
Lead event planning and production as well as event development
Designed and managed quarterly annual fundraising events
Generated a weekly schedule for the administrative staff as well as the rehearsal schedule for the artists
Obtained funding through grants and donations
Assisted in marketing campaigns
Managed educational outreach to bring dance into local schools
Created the budget for all events and space booking management
Created the budget for each company event
Event Director for ?Boundless in Brooklyn and Screening Gala Film Festival? in 2016 & 2017
Dance Educator April 2016 - December 2018
DramaZone Inc. - Manhattan New School PS 290 + Dwight Eisenhower PreSchool
Teaching dance to children ranging from 4- 6 years old with a class size of 8-20 students
Focusing on ballet, creative movement, and tap while expanding upon positivity and creativity through dance technique
Designed on an overall semester plan for each child as well as weekly lesson plans
Held meetings with parents for the children that were struggling with either the dance lessons, behavioral problems, other students, etc to ensure each students success
Coordinated semesterly recitals with a “party” afterwards for the children and parents
EDUCATION:
SUNY The College at Brockport (Brockport, New York): Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance
GPA 3.87/Summa Cum Laude
Valencia College (Orlando, Florida): Associates in Arts Dance GPA 3.76
Kristy Knickerbocker
43 Underhill Ave, D1, Brooklyn NY, 11238 | ------------ |------------
EXPERIENCE:
Events Coordinator Assistant November 2019 - Present
The Wren
Works directly with the Events Coordinator to ensure all event requirements have been met
Liaison for the event Host, finalizing all contracts and details per each event
Maintaining and organizing a full calendar year of events
Seeking out new leads and clients
Oversees daily and nightly events, including set up, break down, meet and greet, and ensuring everything runs perfectly and the Host can enjoy themselves
Manages all communications and calendars on Tripleseat
Confirms all final details per each event
Communicates with the Chef weekly to prepare the kitchen for each event
Bartender
The Spaniard NYC March 2017 - Present
Works to establish the highest quality of hospitality to all patrons
Develops and maintains regular clients
Helped open the restaurant with the Bua Bar Group in 2017
Exhibits a leadership role on the team as part of the founding staff
Maintains the highest sales on staff, making up 20% of all sales of weekends ($4,600-$5,000 per night)
Works in a high volume, fast paced environment
Studied mixology to achieve high level knowledge of craft
Curates a unique community and culture within the team
Diffuses customer complaints and altercations
Company Manager
of bones || hollye bynum December 2015- August 2017
Managed a large team consisting of an Artistic Director, Production Manager, Marketing + Digital Media Assistant, Intern, Artistic Associate and 12 Performing Artists
Lead event planning and production as well as event development
Designed and managed quarterly annual fundraising events
Generated a weekly schedule for the administrative staff as well as the rehearsal schedule for the artists
Obtained funding through grants and donations
Assisted in marketing campaigns
Managed educational outreach to bring dance into local schools
Created the budget for all events and space booking management
Created the budget for each company event
Event Director for ?Boundless in Brooklyn and Screening Gala Film Festival? in 2016 & 2017
Dance Educator April 2016 - December 2018
DramaZone Inc. - Manhattan New School PS 290 + Dwight Eisenhower PreSchool
Teaching dance to children ranging from 4- 6 years old with a class size of 8-20 students
Focusing on ballet, creative movement, and tap while expanding upon positivity and creativity through dance technique
Designed on an overall semester plan for each child as well as weekly lesson plans
Held meetings with parents for the children that were struggling with either the dance lessons, behavioral problems, other students, etc to ensure each students success
Coordinated semesterly recitals with a “party” afterwards for the children and parents
EDUCATION:
SUNY The College at Brockport (Brockport, New York): Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance
GPA 3.87/Summa Cum Laude
Valencia College (Orlando, Florida): Associates in Arts Dance GPA 3.76