RAYLYNN R. WHITE

**ll Valley Park Road Capitol Heights, MD 20743 202-***-****

PROFILE

Organize and detail-orient event planner with over twelve years of experience in planning and executing conferences, meetings and events. Provide expertise in selecting and transforming venues to accommodate clients’ needs. Successfully develop strong relation with quality vendors. Manage schedules, meet tight deadlines and offer consistently high quality events.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Received special recognition from the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham for the coordination of the International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy Ministerial Conference

Accompany and coordinated a delegation to Russia and Africa on behalf of the US Energy Association to organize a conference for an energy-related event.

EXPERIENCE

Job Research Analyst/Volunteer March 2014 – Present

Research and identify various organizations’ mission and objectives within the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia area;

Adjust resume and compose cover letters to match the qualifications of desired position;

Compose and submit thank you letters to hiring managers;

Interview with various human resource managers demonstrating the ability to command their attention and respect;

Build career resources by researching and contacting community sources, colleges, employment agencies, media and websites;

Volunteer administrative service with the Sursum Corda Corporation residential office;

national guard association of the United States (NGAUS), Washington, DC July 2009 – November 2013

DEPUTY DIRECTOR MARKETING SERVICES/NGAUS Insurance Trust

Performed as the Sale/Marketing Representative for the NGAUS Insurance Trust benefits;

Explained features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans;

Build and maintained a positive relationship with clients and human resource officers;

Conferred with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy;

Communicated with underwriter and submit forms to obtain binder coverage;

Provided assistant to clients and the Human Resource Officers in the resolution of problems relating to insurance premium discrepancies;

Conducted Insurance Trust training for the Human Resource Officers to educate them on the benefits in all states;

Maintained the NGAUS Insurance Trust website to provide featuring programs in a concise and appealing format;

Identified and implement new member benefits for NGAUS members;

Networked with internal departments to explore ways of improving NGAUS/NGAUSIT products and services;

EVENT COORDINATOR/ EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT July 2005 – July 2009

Managed the event calendar for the organization, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants, as well as consultants. Coordinate a variety of complex executive meetings;

Coordinated venue rentals held at the Walsh-Reckord Hall of States Room in the National Guard Association Building;

Planned menu and hired caterer;

Provided leadership, motivation, direction and support to event staff;

Provided and set up audio visual equipment as needed;

Coordinated all preparation before and after events;

Multi-tasked while still exhibit excellent customer service;

Prepared and submit invoice to the accounting department to process for payment for the rental venue;

Communicated with all internal Directors and external clients to oversee that all aspects of an event proceeds with proficiency;

Supported Chief of Staff with preparation for the annual conference;

Provided travel and hotel arrangements for all the National Guard Association meetings;

United States Energy Association, Washington, DC 1998 – July 2004

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Coordinated all logistical aspects of event planning activities including promotional packaging, securing venues, negotiating vendor contracts and acting as a liaison among internal and external department managers.

Supervised event staff to ensure and provide exceptional customer service.

Met with clients to identify their needs and requirements.

Acted as liaison with all vendors.

Prepared detail proposal for event

Identified and secure guest speakers

Created and order event signage

Prepared registration forms, name tags and place cards;

Performed multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

Coordinated domestic and international conferences, seminars, trainings and partnerships among public and private energy-related organizations; Propose and create budgets and organizational event planning infrastructure to support various activities.

Produced and maintain relationships among international and domestic energy organizations. Coordinate power/utility company partnerships between Soviet Union states and U.S. as part of the U.S. Agency for International Development contracts.

Designated U.S. and international nominees to participate in foreign and domestic exchange visits to discuss energy-related issues.

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC 1999 - 2001

with a concentration in Social Work.

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