Mackenzie E. Baird
abjt9a@r.postjobfree.com
Huntsville, AL 35806
Education Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences, August 2010
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Major: Restaurant, Hotel, and Meetings Management
Concentration: Event Planning
Internship Greater Birmingham Visitors & Convention bureau, May 2010 – July 2010
Project Assistant
Coordinate site visits of various venues throughout the city/county
Attend Birmingham Hospitality Association monthly meeting to network with the
tourism industry within Jefferson County
Work with convention sales, sports marketing, and the marketing and
communications departments and assist them in various projects
Research and update files in the database
Related American Achievement Corporation, December 2007 - Present
Experience Promotional Specialist
Selling and taking orders for graduation supplies
Prepared marketing materials and advertise for upcoming events
Call on various colleges to gain their business or entertain existing accounts
Review and organize information to do expense reports and payroll
Senator Tom Butler’s Campaign, August 2010- Present
Public Relations Marketing Coordinator
Coordinate the Senators schedule and volunteers
Door to door Campaigning
Collaborate with colleges on new campaign ideas and then execute them
Work events and conveying a positive image to the public
About Thyme Catering, February 2010 – May 2010
Hotel Capstone, September 2008 - January 2009
Banquet Server/Bartender
Set up banquet room according to the BEO
Serve food and beverage to the expectation of the guest and standard of the facility
Provide prompt, courteous, and professional service to all guests
Prepare and serve drinks while maintaining a clean and inviting atmosphere
Sarah Lee, June 2009
Event Coordinator
Choose sites for company events through site inspections
Coordinated suitable activities for current event
Negotiated contracts with vendors
Supervised event and assisted guests when needed
Matthews’ Family Wedding and Events, June 2008 - October 2008
Wedding Coordinator
Planned and coordinated arrival times with various companies
Assisted bride with last minute requests
Oversaw wedding rehearsal ensuring no issues would arise day of the wedding
Assisted in clean up of the venue making sure no personal items were left
Computer Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Delphi
Skills
Activities USDA Triathlon, Volunteer, Fall 2009.