KennedyKing_Resume
Kennedy C.
King 644 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Experience
MAY 2018 – AUGUST 2018
Office Administrator/Hospitality Hero – Footers Catering / Denver, CO
• Trained to conduct pre-event meetings with clients to discuss event details and identify any areas of concern
• Synchronize necessary departments to ensure event set-up/catering services are executed in a timely manner
• Provide excellent service to event attendees and event vendors on-site
• Anticipate and accommodate clients’ wants and needs in a timely matter
DECEMBER 2017 – MAY 2018
Event Coordinator Internship
• Assemble event logistics plan for on-site event managers and coordinators
• Complete delegated projects for coordinators
• Identify and redirect event inquiries to Footers coordinators for serious consideration
• Trained to delegate set up, serving, and training responsibilities to appropriate staff members
JANUARY 2018 - MAY 2018
Student Event Planner-MSU/ Denver, CO
Unlocking New Beginnings Charity Event, No More Locked Doors Ministries
• Served as primary contact for all rented equipment vendors
• Assisted in management of $10,000 sponsored budget for fundraising event with over 150 attendees
• Created nine educational and memorable activity stations that emotionally impacted attendees
• Exceeded organizations expectations and met financial goal
MAY 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2016
Front Desk Agent- Hilton Garden Inn/ Denver Tech Center, CO
• Communicated effectively to hotel departments regarding guest concerns
• Cultivated positive relationships and experiences with guests
Education
MAY 2018
B.S. Events & Meeting Management/ Metropolitan State University, CO
• Minor: Sales
• Leadership: Alpha Sigma Alpha (Founding Chapter President), MSU Dance Team, MPI-Rocky Mountain Chapter
• Event Courses: Event Project Management, Event Catering Strategies, Corporate Meetings, Conventions and Trade Shows, Event and Meeting Contracting, Advanced Planning and Risk Management
Technical Skills
• CPR CERTIFICATION 2016
• BEO DELPHI CERTIFICATION 2016
• CVENT CERTIFICATION 2015
• TIPS CERTIFICATION 2016
• RFP PROFICIENT
• TOTAL PARTY PLANNER SOFTWARE
• WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT PROFICIENT
• PEPSI CENTER TICKETING SALES SYSTEM
Kennedy C.
King 644 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Experience
MAY 2018 – AUGUST 2018
Office Administrator/Hospitality Hero – Footers Catering / Denver, CO
• Trained to conduct pre-event meetings with clients to discuss event details and identify any areas of concern
• Synchronize necessary departments to ensure event set-up/catering services are executed in a timely manner
• Provide excellent service to event attendees and event vendors on-site
• Anticipate and accommodate clients’ wants and needs in a timely matter
DECEMBER 2017 – MAY 2018
Event Coordinator Internship
• Assemble event logistics plan for on-site event managers and coordinators
• Complete delegated projects for coordinators
• Identify and redirect event inquiries to Footers coordinators for serious consideration
• Trained to delegate set up, serving, and training responsibilities to appropriate staff members
JANUARY 2018 - MAY 2018
Student Event Planner-MSU/ Denver, CO
Unlocking New Beginnings Charity Event, No More Locked Doors Ministries
• Served as primary contact for all rented equipment vendors
• Assisted in management of $10,000 sponsored budget for fundraising event with over 150 attendees
• Created nine educational and memorable activity stations that emotionally impacted attendees
• Exceeded organizations expectations and met financial goal
MAY 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2016
Front Desk Agent- Hilton Garden Inn/ Denver Tech Center, CO
• Communicated effectively to hotel departments regarding guest concerns
• Cultivated positive relationships and experiences with guests
Education
MAY 2018
B.S. Events & Meeting Management/ Metropolitan State University, CO
• Minor: Sales
• Leadership: Alpha Sigma Alpha (Founding Chapter President), MSU Dance Team, MPI-Rocky Mountain Chapter
• Event Courses: Event Project Management, Event Catering Strategies, Corporate Meetings, Conventions and Trade Shows, Event and Meeting Contracting, Advanced Planning and Risk Management
Technical Skills
• CPR CERTIFICATION 2016
• BEO DELPHI CERTIFICATION 2016
• CVENT CERTIFICATION 2015
• TIPS CERTIFICATION 2016
• RFP PROFICIENT
• TOTAL PARTY PLANNER SOFTWARE
• WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT PROFICIENT
• PEPSI CENTER TICKETING SALES SYSTEM