Chelsea Nicole Tucker
Cell: 919-***-**** *********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain the Administrative Assistant position where human interaction,
research, and computer application skills can be utilized to better execute
daily tasks and events Marko Technologies, Inc.
Career Summary and Skills
. One year of Event Planning experience in an institutional environment
. Five years of Public Relations experience in an institutional public
transportation setting
. Six years of Recreational Management experience in a youth
developmental environment
. Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) & R25 Integrated Event
Scheduling
Experience
East Carolina University
Jan 2010-Present Event Planning Coordinator
Greenville, N.C.
Event Planning Department
. Independently organizes events by setting up in person meetings,
conducting telephone conferences, and reserving spaces for campus
affiliates via R25 Integrated Event Scheduling software.
. Conducts site assessments to ensure that venues meet required capacity
in order to accommodate clients and guests comfortably for both
university and student events.
. Frequently works with Aramark Food Service during event phase to
ensure that the client has communicated a full description of the event
to the Aramark staff.
. Interacts with Housekeeping and Technical staff during event phase to
maintain immaculate venue conditions, excellent visual and sound
effects quality, and prevent equipment failure or theft.
. Creates contracts and invoices for campus events that are orderly and
understandable during the post-event phase resulting in accurate
billing over 97% of the time.
. Actively tracts department's accounting records via MS Excel software
in order to fully recuperate payments in a timely manner.
. Order supplies in a timely manner for our office.
East Carolina University Transit Authority - SafeRide
Sept 2005-Dec. 2009 Vehicle Driver
Greenville, N.C.
. Provides transportation to students in a prompt and safe manner by
buses with no accidents or injuries ever occurring.
. Regularly performs driving tasks in place of individuals that could
fulfill shift requirements in order to ensure uninterrupted
transportation operations.
Jan 2008-Dec 2008 Supervisor
. Monitored the overall functions and operations of transportation
services that provide students safe and efficient travel both on and
off campus.
. Utilized tactful verbal skills to motivate staff and communicate detailed
directions on a daily basis resulting in conflict resolution almost every
time.
. Maintained clear communications with staff during shift hours via radio
transmissions to inform staff of possible detours or alternative routes
due to construction, accidents, etc.
Raleigh Parks and Recreation - Ranoca
May 2009-Aug 2009 West Director
Raleigh, N.C.
. Oversaw the planning and execution of the camp's program.
Feb 2008-Aug 2008 North Director
. Supervised five Camp Counselors and six Youth Specialists and evaluated
performance for future areas of improvement.
. Aided in conflict resolution between children and staff in order maintain
good morale.
. Utilized human interaction skills to ease the minds of parents regarding
specific concerns, and devised ways to eliminate reoccurring issues.
June 2002-Aug 2007 Camp Counselor
. Provided guidance to children from 6-10 years old in the areas of arts
and crafts, nature activities, and creative group games resulting in
improved behavior and higher self-esteem.
. Assisted with planning daily activities, cultivating an environment for
learning, and implementing tight schedules in order to meet pre-planned
agenda.
Education
Communication, Bachelor of Science, Aug 2005-Dec 2009
East Carolina University, Greenville, N.C.
. Concentration: Public Relations
. Overall GPA: 3.327
. Courses include: Public Relations and Corporate Writing, Conflict and
Communication, Copy Editing and Design, International Public Relations
Leadership Activities
. East Carolina University's Chapter of NAACP, Secretary Apr
2007-Apr 2008
. East Carolina University's Chapter of NAACP, Vice President Apr 2008-
May 2008
. Student Government Association Judicial Board, Member Aug
2007-Present
. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Member Apr
2009-Present
(References given upon request)