Customer Service Sales

KRISTY

J.

PEPPLE

**** ******* ** **** #* l San Diego CA 92116 l 773-***-****

*************@*****.***

Upbeat, encouraging and self-motivated Event Coordinator has more than 9 years

cumulative experience in creating unique and memorable events. Dependable professional

has the innate ability to adapt quickly. Thoughtful candidate demonstrates the keen ability

to manage concurrent priorities well. Geared with flexibility and a positive attitude, this

professional functions well as either a team leader or a team player. Articulate coordinator

displays high professionalism with a candid ability to face challenges head on while resolving

concerns with determination.

KEY

SKILLS

Organizational Development & Coaching Brand Marketing & Business Development

Strategic Planning & Analysis Articulate Communications Skills

Resourceful & Creative Problem Solving Genuine Customer Service Skills

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

R2P inc (Rom ney to President, inc,) Events Coordinator, Washington DC Oct-

Nov 2012

Planned and executed Presidential and Vice Presidential Debate parties for 100 plus

people which included dinner

Organized monthly team dinners and weekly breakfast for 150 team members by

coordinating with local catering managers. Negotiated contracts and service agreements

Manned all 5 break rooms on our floor by stocking them with coffee, water, snacks and

fresh fruit daily

Maintained direct contact with Aramark for purchase orders, contracts and installation

Nightly dinners Monday-Thursday for those who worked late, 50-70 people depending on

the night

Managed small team of event helpers

Responsible for creating an amazing and positive atmosphere for entire team, 200 plus

R N C Com m ittee on Arrangem ents, Deputy Director of Operations, Tampa FL

August 2012

Reported daily to the Program Director, Ann Hathaway and Romney Senior Advisor, Ron

Kaufman

Ran daily transportation meetings with team to address issues, come up with new ideas

and execute plans for a successful motor pool consisting of 35 vehicles being used from 5am-

2am 7 days a week.

Located, committed and supervised 125 volunteer drivers for our motor pool, submitted

information for insurance purposes and security background checks. Kept daily schedules via

google docs spreadsheets.

Designed Challenge Coin for the Republican National Convention

Met with security teams to review action and possible evacuation plans (hurricane Isaac

and bomb threats)

Worked closely with the Events Director of the Marriott Waterside, host hotel of the

Presidential Nominee, Vice Presidential Nominee and campaign team.

KRISTY

J.

PEPPLE

Ran and managed a private VIP lounge inside the Tampa Bay Forum for the host, Ron

Kaufman

S trategic Coach, Program Advisor, Rosemont IL Dec 2006 – July 2012

Established and maintained great working relationships while providing coaching services

for more than 300 clients annually with client retention of approximately 80%.

Accomplished at least 8 individual coaching calls per day spending approximately 30

minutes on each consultation.

Provided organizational management, marketing solutions and employee efficiency

consulting for clients and

staff

Planned and successfully executed 12 high-end executive entrepreneurial workshops every

quarter across the US.

Coached the concept of Kolbe (www.kolbe.com) through a 90 minute presentation during

workshops of 40-50 clients, Kolbe Certified Consultant

P ower Distributing, Business Development Manager, Chicago, IL Sept 2004 –

Dec 2006

Executed the marketing campaign for The Gay Games in 2006; designed Red Bull exclusive

yearly contracts.

Facilitated Red Bull sales to all liquor licenses downtown Chicago with city limits of over

3,000 liquor licenses.

Recognized for building and integrating the brand into the Chicago night life and for

driving sales via effective new age marketing.

Organized weekly meetings and daily contact with corporate Red Bull; assumed

responsibility for opening three new accounts per week.

EDUCATIONAL

BACKGROUND

BACHELOR’S

DEGREE,

INTERPERSONAL

COMMUNICATIONS

AND

POLITICAL

SCIENCE

FROM

KENT

STATE

UNIVERSITY

MEMBER,

LAMBDA

PI

ETA

NATIONAL

COMMUNICATION

HONORS

SOCIETY

AND

GOLDEN

KEY

NATIONAL

HONORS

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