Melinda Daugherity
Melinda C. Daugherity
Buda, TX 78610 ------------
------------ LinkedI------------/in/melindadaugherity
EVENT COORDINATOR I HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT I ADMINISTRATOR I MARKETING SUPPORT
�Successful Business Results through Strategy and Implementation�
Collaborative, creative, and results-focused professional. Degree in Hospitality and Tourism specializing in Event Planning. Consistently recognized for strong organizational skills and consistently �getting things done.� Key Skills:
� Strategic Planning & Implementation � Organization and Time Management
� Executive Level Support � Building Vendor and Client Relationships
� Customer Service � Training Supervision
EXPERIENCE
US1TRAVEL, (Remote)
Independent Travel Advisor / Sales � (2013- Present)
� Books individual and group travel arrangements, including luxury Virtuoso reservations.
� Designed and created new corporate travel branch of third-party company.
� Develops business partnerships with major travel vendors to provide for budget-friendly bookings.
CLIQUE PRODUCTIONS, (Remote)
Social Media Manager & Hospitality Event Coordinator - (2007-2020)
� Provides onsite coordination, including instruction to staff for events and festivals from 20-13,000 attendees.
� Controlled menu selection involving food allergens & catering requirements, travel arrangements, administration, onsite coordination, meet and greet, hospitality rider requests and security placement.
� Manages logistics and content for social media accounts and YouTube page.
TOURLANE, (Remote)
Travel Sales Specialist � (2020 � Present: COVID caused US Market to close)
� Partners with customers to make their travel dreams come true, using travel technology & tools; Gecko, Wetu and Salesforce.
� Responsible for sales process from initial contact, specific travel planning, budgeting, quotation to the conclusion of contract.
� Creates trips for a variety of budgets, travel types (individual and small groups), and builds trustworthy customer relationships.
ORANGETHEORY FITNESS, Austin, TX
Sales Associate / Event Marketing Associate � (2019)
� Establishes and maintains an effective referral program and accurate records using established sales systems.
� Achieves and exceeds monthly sales quotas via phone, email, as well as in-person sales.
� Assists Marketing Manager in planning and attending of promotional events.
UNITED AIRLINES, Los Angeles, CA
Flight Attendant � (2016-2018)
� Provided elite customer service including greeting, managing catering delivery, and elegant set-up and tear down.
� Skilled to assist passengers in case of emergency including; first aid and utilizing emergency equipment.
� Received February 2017 Flight Attendant of the Month for outstanding service, consistent work ethic, dedication to our customers and perfect attendance, and the September 2017 United 100 Award based on internal company support by going above and beyond for co-workers and management, alike.
ABC Studios, Burbank, CA
Post Production Coordinator / Executive Assistant � (2016)
� Tracked progress and status of tasks for assigned ABC Studios television shows.
� Provided vital executive level support to two Post Production Executives and supported the Vice President of Post Production.
� Maintained distribution lists with revisions, omits and additions; notified the affected people as needed.
FERRARI, Beverly Hills, CA
Administrative Assistant / Event & Marketing Coordinator - (2014-2015)
� Provided essential creativity and managed logistics for events, invoices and expense reports for Marketing Manager.
� Generated monthly reports by Modis Customer Relations Management System for Sales, Marketing and Events.
� Co-Writer for the monthly Ferrari Newsletter, Events and Lifestyle Section.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
WEBSITE DESIGNER & CONTENT CREATOR
MelindaC------------
(2019-Present)
Personal Website acquiring readers with healthy recipes, inspiring the creative process, and providing services, including; health
coaching, event coordinating and travel planning.
VOLUNTEER WORK
ANIMAL CARE GIVER I FINANCIAL SUPPORTER
The Amanda Foundation (Animal Welfare), Beverly Hills, CA
(2014 � 2018)
The Amanda Foundation is a no-kill animal shelter in Beverly Hills. I am able to socialize with the cats and dogs that need love and a good home. I also help provide food, bedding and toys for the animals.
FINANCIAL SUPPORTER I GIFT PROVIDER
Samaritan�s Purse Operation Christmas Child (Poverty Alleviation), Nationwide
(2004-Present)
A non-denominational evangelical Christian International Relief organization where I am love to providing monetary and tangible gifts to young children in third world countries, all while spreading the love of Jesus Christ.
INTERNSHIPS
DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM, COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE, Carbondale, IL
Lead Representative & Scheduling Officer - (2009-2011)
Key Disney College Program Representative at Southern Illinois University & liaison to DCP Recruiter at Walt
Disney headquarters in Orlando. Marketed the Disney College Program to students through guest speaking in lecture halls, tangible promotional tools, social media and University support.
CATERSOURCE, INTERN, Las Vegas, NV
Intern � (2011)
Intern at the Catersource Convention and Tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV. Duties included assisting attendees, managing lines
for book signings and being a key hand, backstage. During this event, I was also able to network with business professionals
who attended the trade show and organized the convention.
DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM, INTERNSHIP, Orlando, FL
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Hostess - (2008)
Played the role of �Fairy God-Mother in Training� in Downtown Disney. Networked with Disney executives at conferences. Completed a collegiate DisneyU marketing course. Committee member and hostess for the Disney College Program Farewell Event. Key member for Disney yearbook staff. Assisted in the Disney Health Fair.
EDUCATION
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY - Carbondale, IL
Bachelor of Science - May 2011
Major: Hospitality & Tourism
Specialization: Event Planning
Cum Laude, GPA 3.65; Dean�s list
Certifications: Ferrari Academy: Customer Relations and Sales Training - 2015
Convention Management Certification � 2010
Food Service and Sanitation Certification � 2008, Renewed 2013
Certified Health Coach Certification � 2019, Recertified 2020
Melinda C. Daugherity
Buda, TX 78610 ------------
------------ LinkedI------------/in/melindadaugherity
EVENT COORDINATOR I HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT I ADMINISTRATOR I MARKETING SUPPORT
�Successful Business Results through Strategy and Implementation�
Collaborative, creative, and results-focused professional. Degree in Hospitality and Tourism specializing in Event Planning. Consistently recognized for strong organizational skills and consistently �getting things done.� Key Skills:
� Strategic Planning & Implementation � Organization and Time Management
� Executive Level Support � Building Vendor and Client Relationships
� Customer Service � Training Supervision
EXPERIENCE
US1TRAVEL, (Remote)
Independent Travel Advisor / Sales � (2013- Present)
� Books individual and group travel arrangements, including luxury Virtuoso reservations.
� Designed and created new corporate travel branch of third-party company.
� Develops business partnerships with major travel vendors to provide for budget-friendly bookings.
CLIQUE PRODUCTIONS, (Remote)
Social Media Manager & Hospitality Event Coordinator - (2007-2020)
� Provides onsite coordination, including instruction to staff for events and festivals from 20-13,000 attendees.
� Controlled menu selection involving food allergens & catering requirements, travel arrangements, administration, onsite coordination, meet and greet, hospitality rider requests and security placement.
� Manages logistics and content for social media accounts and YouTube page.
TOURLANE, (Remote)
Travel Sales Specialist � (2020 � Present: COVID caused US Market to close)
� Partners with customers to make their travel dreams come true, using travel technology & tools; Gecko, Wetu and Salesforce.
� Responsible for sales process from initial contact, specific travel planning, budgeting, quotation to the conclusion of contract.
� Creates trips for a variety of budgets, travel types (individual and small groups), and builds trustworthy customer relationships.
ORANGETHEORY FITNESS, Austin, TX
Sales Associate / Event Marketing Associate � (2019)
� Establishes and maintains an effective referral program and accurate records using established sales systems.
� Achieves and exceeds monthly sales quotas via phone, email, as well as in-person sales.
� Assists Marketing Manager in planning and attending of promotional events.
UNITED AIRLINES, Los Angeles, CA
Flight Attendant � (2016-2018)
� Provided elite customer service including greeting, managing catering delivery, and elegant set-up and tear down.
� Skilled to assist passengers in case of emergency including; first aid and utilizing emergency equipment.
� Received February 2017 Flight Attendant of the Month for outstanding service, consistent work ethic, dedication to our customers and perfect attendance, and the September 2017 United 100 Award based on internal company support by going above and beyond for co-workers and management, alike.
ABC Studios, Burbank, CA
Post Production Coordinator / Executive Assistant � (2016)
� Tracked progress and status of tasks for assigned ABC Studios television shows.
� Provided vital executive level support to two Post Production Executives and supported the Vice President of Post Production.
� Maintained distribution lists with revisions, omits and additions; notified the affected people as needed.
FERRARI, Beverly Hills, CA
Administrative Assistant / Event & Marketing Coordinator - (2014-2015)
� Provided essential creativity and managed logistics for events, invoices and expense reports for Marketing Manager.
� Generated monthly reports by Modis Customer Relations Management System for Sales, Marketing and Events.
� Co-Writer for the monthly Ferrari Newsletter, Events and Lifestyle Section.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
WEBSITE DESIGNER & CONTENT CREATOR
MelindaC------------
(2019-Present)
Personal Website acquiring readers with healthy recipes, inspiring the creative process, and providing services, including; health
coaching, event coordinating and travel planning.
VOLUNTEER WORK
ANIMAL CARE GIVER I FINANCIAL SUPPORTER
The Amanda Foundation (Animal Welfare), Beverly Hills, CA
(2014 � 2018)
The Amanda Foundation is a no-kill animal shelter in Beverly Hills. I am able to socialize with the cats and dogs that need love and a good home. I also help provide food, bedding and toys for the animals.
FINANCIAL SUPPORTER I GIFT PROVIDER
Samaritan�s Purse Operation Christmas Child (Poverty Alleviation), Nationwide
(2004-Present)
A non-denominational evangelical Christian International Relief organization where I am love to providing monetary and tangible gifts to young children in third world countries, all while spreading the love of Jesus Christ.
INTERNSHIPS
DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM, COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE, Carbondale, IL
Lead Representative & Scheduling Officer - (2009-2011)
Key Disney College Program Representative at Southern Illinois University & liaison to DCP Recruiter at Walt
Disney headquarters in Orlando. Marketed the Disney College Program to students through guest speaking in lecture halls, tangible promotional tools, social media and University support.
CATERSOURCE, INTERN, Las Vegas, NV
Intern � (2011)
Intern at the Catersource Convention and Tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV. Duties included assisting attendees, managing lines
for book signings and being a key hand, backstage. During this event, I was also able to network with business professionals
who attended the trade show and organized the convention.
DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM, INTERNSHIP, Orlando, FL
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Hostess - (2008)
Played the role of �Fairy God-Mother in Training� in Downtown Disney. Networked with Disney executives at conferences. Completed a collegiate DisneyU marketing course. Committee member and hostess for the Disney College Program Farewell Event. Key member for Disney yearbook staff. Assisted in the Disney Health Fair.
EDUCATION
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY - Carbondale, IL
Bachelor of Science - May 2011
Major: Hospitality & Tourism
Specialization: Event Planning
Cum Laude, GPA 3.65; Dean�s list
Certifications: Ferrari Academy: Customer Relations and Sales Training - 2015
Convention Management Certification � 2010
Food Service and Sanitation Certification � 2008, Renewed 2013
Certified Health Coach Certification � 2019, Recertified 2020