Event planning/Project coordinating

Jena M Torrez

***** ******* ****, *** ****, CA, *5127/ 408-***-****/ **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an entry-level program coordinator/event planning position.

EDUCATION

B.A. University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB)

Major: Anthropology with a Biological Emphasis June 2013

LOGISTICS EXPERIENCE

Logistics Facilitator College Link Outreach Program 2012-2013

Oversaw the entire internal execution of a $30,000 3-day/2-night college outreach program for 120 low income,

underserved high school students

Responsible for transportation logistics and overseeing coordinator meetings and operations

Recorded minutes for all weekly meetings

Assisted in program outreach and recruitment

Responsible for assigning volunteers to respective tasks throughout days of program

Formal Chair Sigma Alpha Zeta Sorority Inc. 2012-2013

Responsible for the coordination and execution of the end of the year formal event with a budget of $7000 dollars

Coordinated all facets of the event including venue, food and entertainment, decorations, keepsakes, photographer,

awards and itinerary

Created and presented detailed and itemized budgets for all events and fundraisers to the active floor

Fundraising Chair Sigma Alpha Zeta Sorority Inc. 2012-2013

Worked with several on and off- campus services and student organizations to execute fundraising events

Created and presented all detailed fundraising event budgets to the active floor

Entertainment Facilitator College Link Outreach Program 2011-2012

Collaborated effectively with other student organizations, campus departments, and local Santa Barbara venues to

deliver entertainment services to student participants throughout program

Facilitated various team-building events and activities, establishing a bond among facilitators

Risk Management Chair Sigma Alpha Zeta Sorority Inc. 2011-2012

Responsible for enforcing and upholding the professionalism of Sigma Alpha Zeta members

Kept detailed records of members’ schedule and attendance

Attended monthly risk management meetings and was present as an internal organization conflict manager.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sales Associate UCSB Bookstore May 2011-September 2013

Assisted customers, handled transactions, and loss prevention

Assisted in the execution of all online book order processing and packaging

Company Receptionist Eddie Torrez Construction June-September 2008/June-September 2009

Answered telephones, arranged filing system, and operated data entry

RELATED SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Mac/PC operating systems

Exceptional organizational skills, detail-oriented, task-oriented, extensive leadership skills, communication skills, team

player, public speaking, program/event planning, group facilitation experience, data entry, strong writing skills,

multitasking skills

References Available Upon Request

Jena M Torrez

11431 Clayton Road, San Jose, CA, 95127/ 408-***-****/ **********@*****.***

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