Account Executive Administrative Assistant

Chree Carr

***** **** ******, ***. ***** - Dallas, Texas 75287

972-***-**** - *****.****@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Highly competent, capable and resourceful event coordinator in search of a position that would utilize mybexperience in event development, management, and marketing communications.

PROFILE

• More than five years of marketing communications/public relations/event management experience.

• More than five years of relationship management experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as a proficiency in a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office, donor databases, and Adobe Suites.

• Proven ability to work with diverse staff and volunteers at all levels; ability to direct complex projects from concept to completion.

• Self-motivated; detail-oriented; work well in a fast-paced environment; organized; highly motivated; skilled at multi-tasking.

• Capable of working independently or as a contributing member of a team.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Professional Development Coordinator, Promotional Products Assoc. International: Dec. 2012 –

March 2013 (Temporary)

• Responsible for the daily activities of the credentialing programs of PPAI.

• Coordinate Certification exam process, including: registering candidates, accepting payment, and

coordinating results.

• Work with multiple vendors to coordinate donation of recognition items; compile and ship to new

program designees throughout the year.

• Assist with coordination of speaker details for live events including speaker communication, contracts and speaker forms.

• Host and present webinars as needed (including regular education sessions and Regional Association

training).

• Complete billing tasks: invoicing individuals and member companies, processing payments, and

coordinating billing issues with internal accounting department

Volunteer and Events Coordinator, Wilkinson Center: June 2011 – December 2012

• Design, plan and manage various organizational-wide events, as well as volunteer appreciation events.

• Prepare, review and reconcile event billing; manage event budget; secure in-kind donations for events.

• Assisted with logistical details, including: scouting location, audio visual, room set-up, and food and beverage.

• Develop and plan marketing initiatives that include: designing marketing materials; communicating with key donors, board members, and supporters; maintaining the organization’s website; and managing the organization’s social media presence.

• Responsible for the development and management of the volunteer program that involves recruiting,

scheduling, training and communicating regularly with volunteers for programs and events.

• Develop relationships with various corporations and organizations to secure volunteers and donations.

Special Events Coordinator, Arthritis Foundation: February 2011 – June 2011 (Contract)

• Assisted in the supervision, coordination, implementation and logistics of the Arthritis Foundation Walk in Dallas, which hosts more than 2,000 participants each year. The event was planned in two months and raised more than $200,000.

• Managed Walk database and reports to ensure expenses are aligned with the overall walk budget;

oversaw regional Walk reports to evaluate progress of all south central region walks.

• Built and maintained key relationships with participants, donors, sponsors, and vendors.

• Worked directly with in-house marketing team to design and produce all marketing and communication

materials for the AF Walk and various walk events.

• Recruited, trained, delegated, coached and evaluated the performance of volunteers for all events.

• Researched and secured in-kind sponsorships for the Walk Kickoff event and AF Walk.

Komen Race Office/Administrative Assistant, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®: September 2010 –

February 2011 (Contract)

• Assisted with Komen Race registration and volunteer requests for the Susan G. Komen Race for the

Cure®, that hosts more than 25,000 participants each year.

• Maintained donor management software/database to track Race participants and Komen constituents,

entered pledges and prepared acknowledgement correspondence, as well as generated reports for Race

evaluations.

• Functioned as the point of contact for general Race inquiries, expedited paperwork quickly and

accurately, and wrote copy for the Web site detailing important information regarding the Race.

Attended culinary school and worked in the culinary industry: May 2008 – June 2010

Account Executive, Daniel J. Edelman, Inc. Public Relations, April 2007 – April 2008

• Executed intensive branding efforts to raise national and local awareness for Boy Scouts of America; initiated innovative strategies; leveraged success into broadcast, Web and print coverage and executive speaking invitations at various events.

• Implemented strategic marketing and communications campaigns for the Texas Back Institute, which

included: working with doctors, patients and staff to create awareness for the institute and its current and future research, treatments and procedures.

• Developed and implemented media relations campaigns for Nissan North American dealers in the

south central region; produced a magazine to promote the Nissan Dealer Public Relations program during the dealers’ annual regional meeting.

• Managed local and regional communications strategies on behalf of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving annual walk fundraiser.

Assistant Account Executive, Vollmer Public Relations, August 2005 – April 2007

• Lead media relations campaigns, organized pre- and on-site media registration, and coordinated media room logistics for JD Events, who produces industry tradeshows/conferences with an average attendance of 2,000 per show.

• Managed communications campaign and helped plan events for various Boston’s, the Gourmet Pizza

locations throughout the country during the company’s Valentine’s Day fundraiser for the Children’s

Miracle Network.

• Worked with franchise owners to develop a strategic communications campaign and plan events for

Baskin-Robbins to raise money for area high schools.

• Planned and implemented communications initiatives to positively position Travelocity; managed the

company’s recognition program and executive speaking opportunities.

• Assisted in the preparation of new business presentations for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center which became a client of the organization. Assisted in the development and execution of communications strategies for its internationally-renowned Crimes Against Children Conference.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

•Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Specialization: Public Relations/Minor: Business

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

• Certificate in Patisserie and Baking

LeCordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Austin, Texas

• Serv Safe Certification (food handlers certification)

2008 - 2013

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