Human Resources, Project Management, Event Planning, Development

Michelle Canak Williams

317-***-**** ********.*****@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bush Brothers & Company (Knoxville, TN)

Human Resources Administrative Assistant December 2012 – Current

• Primary editor and team leader responsible for the publication of “BeansTalk “, the company quarterly

national newsletter

o Lead multiple geographically dispersed team members to plan content and identify key company

messaging for each quarterly issue

o Defines, delegates, and authors written and visual content for each issue

o Collaborates with the creative design and printing vendors to manage and oversee the layout,

design, and printing of each issue

• Helps manage the writing, editing, and printing process of the company’s annual report

• Developed and designed the annual corporate calendar

• Responsible for managing and coordinating the recruitment, interviewing, and new hire orientation

processes

• Plans and organizes annual corporate social and business functions including the company picnic, holiday

party, department retreat, health fair, and shareholders meeting

• Authors and publishes internal company announcements

• Responsible for processing confidential employee records including: employee performance reviews,

employee development plans, and salary information

Universal WorldEvents (Indianapolis, IN)

Full Time Project Manager February 2012 – June 2012

Contract Project Manager November 2011 – February 2012

• Managed on-going large clients with budget responsibilities totaling over $850,000

o Recommended and implemented innovative solutions for the client’s projects while adhering to

strict industry compliance guidelines and regulations

o Created and oversaw client project timelines and ensured all tasks were completed in a timely

manor within budget, and with the upmost focus on quality

o Worked with domestic and international vendors to coordinate logistical tasks including,

contracting hotel accommodations, arranging meal requirements, transportation needs, meeting

décor, attendee activities, and audiovisual needs

o Reconciled final vendor bills, reviewed for accuracy, and arranged final payment

o Generated extensive reports for government regulated clients to ensure regulatory compliance

of projects

• Implemented a series of 5 programs that launched a company wide online tool over a two month span

o Managed program budgets totaling over $600,000

o Planned and managed meeting functions including an awards night dinner and special off- site

team dinners

o Coordinated the extensive audiovisual needs that supported the online tool launch

o Anticipated and responded to all known and unknown client needs both prior to meeting and on-

site

• Supervised other Project Executives by evaluating performance, assisting in goal setting for employee

growth, and identifying areas of improvement

• Served as team lead and primary contact for client brand team

F.C. Tucker Company, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN)

Real Estate Agent October 2010 – October 2012

• Assisted clients in buying and selling residential real estate

• Managed and nurtured client relationships through education, building trust, and utilizing feedback to meet

client needs and expectations

VMS BioMarketing, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN)

Program Manager September 2008 – July 2010

• Implemented a dinner series of 43 programs in various cities across the country that occurred over a three

month span and managed the series budget that was over $500,000

o Contracted venues, selected menus, and arranged two speakers to present at each program

o Corresponded with local district managers and sales representatives regarding program details and

attendees

• Planned an honorary series “Heroes in the Fight” which included 12 awards dinner events across the United

States; handled all logistical planning, attendee management, and on-site event implementation

• Created and managed project timeline for the team and ensured each task is completed

• Served as lead on-site staff to flawlessly implement programs and managed on-site teams

• Built, managed, and maintained client relationships

American Cancer Society (Indianapolis, IN)

Community Representative October 2006 – September 2008

• Developed and cultivated community partnerships/relationships, participated in appropriate coalitions,

chambers of commerce, local schools, churches, and other community groups

o Recruited and managed over 60 key volunteers

o Implemented and supported various programs and services that aided in mission delivery and

community outreach

• Managed, grew, and met income goals for multiple fundraising events and worked within an established

budget

• Secured monetary and in-kind donations from businesses and individuals in the community

• Adhered to stewardship guidelines

INTERNSHIPS

United States Steel Corporation (Washington D.C.) 2004

Governmental Affairs Intern

Indiana State Fair (Indianapolis, Indiana) 2003 & 2004

Human Resources Intern

WISH-TV Channel 8 News (Indianapolis, Indiana) 2003

News Intern

EDUCATION

DePauw University

Bachelor of Arts (2005)

Major: Communication

American University

Washington Semester Program (2004)

Studied International Business

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

• Dean’s List Fall 2004 and Spring 2005

• Director of Chapter Events – Alpha Phi Sorority at DePauw University – 2003 – 2004

• Speech Consultant at the Academic Resource Center at DePauw University – 2003 – 2005

• DePauw Regional Alumni Council Member – Fall 2009 – Fall 2011

• Volleyball Official for IHSAA, TSSAA and USAV – 2001 – Current

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