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CHANDEL STALLWORTH
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A well-presented, highly personable and efficient event organizer with an ability to work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous and competing deadlines. Having a strong customer service orientation and delivery focus and an active commitment to continuous improvement and quality standards.
Excellent communication skills and comfortable working in a fast paced, hands-on, growth orientated work environment. Currently looking for a managerial position that offers variety and the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2014 – Present Bay Park Center for Rehab. and Healthcare Bronx, NY
Director of Therapeutic Recreation/Volunteer Services
Responsible for event conceptualization, creation, organization, and activation.
Draft text for solicitations, invitation, acknowledgements, program journal and event appeal
Working closely with exhibition organizers, stand designers and contractors.
Developing, implementing and managing marketing budgets.
Managing all group rooms and banqueting processes and procedures.
Liaising with clients at a high level.
Making sure that insurance obligations are adhered to.
Overseeing procurement of catering, audiovisual, security & rental needs.
Managing relationships with sponsors.
Direct management experience of 21 direct reports.
All previous responsibilities.
November 2010 – January 2014 Bushwick Center for Rehab. and Healthcare Brooklyn, NY
Director of Therapeutic Recreation/Volunteer Services
All previous responsibilities
Preparing delegate packs and promotional material.
Maintaining a calendar of events for effective long term planning & management.
Supervising & coordinate the activities of personnel, subcontractors & vendors.
In charge of accommodation, schedules, travel, day plans and registration
Procedures
March 2006 – November 2010 Staten Island Center for Rehabilitation Staten Island, NY
Director of Therapeutic Recreation/Volunteer Services
Ensuring event fundraising actions are tracked and recorded in the donor database
Managing all logistics for events, including facilities, transportation, contracts, seating charts event timelines, and production schedules
Evaluating overall results of special events campaigns; provide recommendations, modifications and new approaches to support successful achievement of department and organizational goals
KEY SKILLS AND COMPENTENCIES
Experienced in running events for up to 1,000 attendees.
Ability to delegate.
Able to work effectively with different personalities.
Can work effectively on several projects simultaneously.
Aware of health & safety, disability access regulations and legislation.
Experience of organizing events, targeted at corporations, foundations and trusts.
Demonstrated ability for accuracy and thoroughness.
Able to work under pressure and as part of a team.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
SUNY Empire State College
Pursuing BS in Human Services
4.0 GPA
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Junior Board member of Women’s Prison Association (a non-profit organization)
Member of World of Money (a non-profit organization) Advisory Council