Assistant Planning
Resume:
MONIQUE R. VELASQUEZ
CONTACT INFORMATION: *************@*****.***
MAILING ADDRESS:
Home Phone: 773-***-****
Cell: 773-***-****
Chicago, IL 60660
[pic]Seek to gain more experience through an entry level position in the
Event and Meeting Planning Industry. Fast learner, organized and hard
worker with three years of experience in event planning for non-profit and
university-based organizations. Proficient in creating itineraries,
agendas, and minute-by-minute schedules as well as being able to work
efficiently under pressure. Other skills include:
Experience in: Bookkeeping, Customer Satisfaction, Public Relations, and
Team Building
Proficient in: iWork, Microsoft Excel, Publisher and Word
EVENT PLANNING EXPERIENCE:
City Year Chicago (non-profit organization)
Chicago, IL
Young Heroes Advanced Logistics Coordinator
Sep 2009 - Present
Prepare detailed minute-by-minute schedules, rotation schedules, maps,
location information, and
lunch orders for every Young Heroes event
Lead the Young Heroes Advisory Board meetings to gather feedback and ideas
on the improvement
of Young Heroes Program events
Create and maintain relationships with Young Heroes' donors for support in
the future
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Lat's Wedding
Chicago, IL
Wedding Planner Assistant
August 2009
Set up the tables for the wedding reception, including the center pieces
and table cards
ManilaStar Events (non-profit organization)
Chicago, IL
Advisor
August 2009
Assist in the planning of the first Annual Pin@yPalooza
Organized the travel arrangements for musical artists
Oversee the planning process of fundraisers and social events that promote
Asian American artists
in the Chicago land area
Filipino Student Association
Chicago, IL
Activities Coordinator
August 2009
Organized and piloted the Ate/Kuya Mentorship Program
Led the planning of social and cultural events
Asian American Student Union
Tallahassee, FL
Director
June 2007 - Apr 2008
Led the planning of annual events that held more than 300 students and
community members
Organized travel arrangements for guest speakers and performers
Validated and refined the organization's mission to promote and provide
social, cultural, and service
events at FSU and surrounding communities
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Florida State University Foundation Center
Tallahassee, FL
Caller (Part- time)
Jan 2009 - June 2009
Served as a liaison to FSU Alumni to help maintain a healthy relationship
with FSU
Provided news about FSU to thousands of members of the Florida State
University family
Gave FSU Alumni the opportunity to support the University's academic future
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Relay for Life Cancer Walk
Apr 2007 - 2009
The Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
June 2008
Tallahassee Film and Literature Conference
Feb 2008
EDUCATION:
Florida State University: Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Actuarial Science, August 2009
Minor in Business; Overall GPA 3.04
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