Programming Director
KARA HITNER
5598 Porto Fino Dr, Boca Raton, Fl 33433
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EDUCATION
Florida International University, Miami FL August 2016
Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management with a specialty in Events & Meeting Planning
Palm Beach State College, Boca Raton FL December 2013
Graduate with an Associate of Arts degree
EXPERIENCE
B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION, BOCA RATON, FL
Programming Director, November 2017 – Present
Oversee the Kindergarten- 12th grade Youth Department and 3 Youth Advisors. I manage 12 board members and plan 2-3 themed events per week, for 20+ kids.
? Prepare room layouts, order supplies, set up and breakdown events. I also attend planning meetings, send out emails and remind texts daily, and update social media.
? Supervise multiple night conventions and plan our youth groups annual banquet. In charge of budget, food menu, room layout, order of supplies, and set-up execution for 50+ kids.
? Experience with all aspects of running programs and breakout rooms on Zoom, for 100+ people.
Program Assistant, August 2008- Present
? Assist a total of 20 teachers to perform inventory of supplies, monitor classes, and help set up and break down programs catering 50-200+ people.
Accounting Assistant Summer Internship, June 2013- August 2013
? Printing and filing payment forms, while logging payments and donations on excel spreadsheets.
NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE, MIAMI, FL
Special Events Intern, January 2017 – April 2017
Internship encompassed event fundraising, marketing, finance, management, operations, and production.
? The 2017 Winter Party Festival had over 20 social and dance events throughout 6 days, catering to over 10,000 people. I tracked hotel room blocks, researched event venues, managed inventory and assisted in volunteer recruitment. I also organized mailing media and guests lists, updated fliers, attended all scheduled meetings, wrote weekly newsletters for 50+ staff members, and worked on-site during the week of the Festival.
? Main point of contact for our volunteer appreciation event for over 100+ volunteers.
? Lead organizer for our participation in Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade.
? Staff organizer to gather a team of volunteers to participate in the OUTshine Film Festival in Miami.
BOCARATON.COM & THE BITES! NETWORK, AND WINE.EVENTS.COM, BOCA RATON, FL
Event Intern, May 2016 – July 2016
Assisted the planning and execution of 2016’s Boca Burger Battle, A Grilling Affair
? Confirmed vendors, reached out to sponsors, updated all social media, oversaw recruitment of volunteers for the event, and participated in the set up and break down of the Boca Burger Battle.
BENIHANA, CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Hostess, September 2015– July 2016
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES, BOCA RATON, FL
Front Desk Agent, June 2015- August 2015
ACHIEVEMENTS
? Elected as Event Lead during South Beach Wine and Food Festival for the Grand Tasting Village.
? Held multiple years of an Event Coordinator position for 40-100+ students at Palm Beach State College for Student Government Association, Sexual Health Club, and Jewish Students
KARA HITNER
5598 Porto Fino Dr, Boca Raton, Fl 33433
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EDUCATION
Florida International University, Miami FL August 2016
Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management with a specialty in Events & Meeting Planning
Palm Beach State College, Boca Raton FL December 2013
Graduate with an Associate of Arts degree
EXPERIENCE
B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION, BOCA RATON, FL
Programming Director, November 2017 – Present
Oversee the Kindergarten- 12th grade Youth Department and 3 Youth Advisors. I manage 12 board members and plan 2-3 themed events per week, for 20+ kids.
? Prepare room layouts, order supplies, set up and breakdown events. I also attend planning meetings, send out emails and remind texts daily, and update social media.
? Supervise multiple night conventions and plan our youth groups annual banquet. In charge of budget, food menu, room layout, order of supplies, and set-up execution for 50+ kids.
? Experience with all aspects of running programs and breakout rooms on Zoom, for 100+ people.
Program Assistant, August 2008- Present
? Assist a total of 20 teachers to perform inventory of supplies, monitor classes, and help set up and break down programs catering 50-200+ people.
Accounting Assistant Summer Internship, June 2013- August 2013
? Printing and filing payment forms, while logging payments and donations on excel spreadsheets.
NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE, MIAMI, FL
Special Events Intern, January 2017 – April 2017
Internship encompassed event fundraising, marketing, finance, management, operations, and production.
? The 2017 Winter Party Festival had over 20 social and dance events throughout 6 days, catering to over 10,000 people. I tracked hotel room blocks, researched event venues, managed inventory and assisted in volunteer recruitment. I also organized mailing media and guests lists, updated fliers, attended all scheduled meetings, wrote weekly newsletters for 50+ staff members, and worked on-site during the week of the Festival.
? Main point of contact for our volunteer appreciation event for over 100+ volunteers.
? Lead organizer for our participation in Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade.
? Staff organizer to gather a team of volunteers to participate in the OUTshine Film Festival in Miami.
BOCARATON.COM & THE BITES! NETWORK, AND WINE.EVENTS.COM, BOCA RATON, FL
Event Intern, May 2016 – July 2016
Assisted the planning and execution of 2016’s Boca Burger Battle, A Grilling Affair
? Confirmed vendors, reached out to sponsors, updated all social media, oversaw recruitment of volunteers for the event, and participated in the set up and break down of the Boca Burger Battle.
BENIHANA, CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Hostess, September 2015– July 2016
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES, BOCA RATON, FL
Front Desk Agent, June 2015- August 2015
ACHIEVEMENTS
? Elected as Event Lead during South Beach Wine and Food Festival for the Grand Tasting Village.
? Held multiple years of an Event Coordinator position for 40-100+ students at Palm Beach State College for Student Government Association, Sexual Health Club, and Jewish Students