Customer Service Sales

Cristina M. Hunt

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-Objective-

E xceptionally i nnovative a nd driven Event Planning a nd D esign P rofessional s eeking a p osition as a n Events

M anager / C reative Director .

- Highlights of Qualifications -

• Acquired industry specific skill set through a comprehensive course of study that included; Weddings and Ceremonies,

Event Management, Protocol & Etiquette, and Fundraising and Non-profit Management

• Event planning & decorating of onsite catering hall events.

• Creative Director of Set & Window Design

• A creative problem solver, extremely resourceful in resolving event related issues.

• A team player with leadership ability to articulate a vision and motivate team members.

• People person with great organizational skills.

-Experience-

5/2009 Present TFL Party Planners, Brooklyn, NY

Event Coordinator/ Creative Director

• Coordination and design for events including Weddings, Communions, Sweet 16’s, Birthdays, etc.

• Preparing décor/set-ups for all events. Building/logistics management. Manages store windows and displays.

• Design & production of my own line of handmade invitations. Onsite decorating, prop/balloon design.

• Experience working with Non-profit and Education fundraising events such as The American Breast Cancer Society, and

various local Schools.

6/2012-8/2012 Little Wedding Works, Brooklyn, NY

Invitations/Decor

• Prepare invitations and décor to fulfill customer orders.

8/2010-5/2011 Johnson and Wales, Residential Life, Providence, RI

Resident Assistant

Managed Residential Building. Helped guide college students through College Career. Planned various educational programs for

residents.

8/2011-11/2011 Restoration Hardware, Providence, RI

Sales Associate

• Customer service and sales floor.

7/2007 5/2008 Valentina Bridal Salon, Brooklyn, NY

Consultant

• Assisted brides and clients find gowns and accessories for each occasion. Visual merchandise, and store window designs.

- Education -

9 /2009 - 5/2013 J ohnson and Wales University

Major -Event Management

Concentration - Sales, Meeting, & Event Management

-Honors & Associations-

Sister of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Zeta Rho Chapter- 2011-2013

Positions held:

• Philanthropy Chair, Parliamentarian, Sisterhood Chair, and Assistant to Recruitment

• Chairman of Greek Week 2013, Duties: Planned Greek Weeks daily events, Managed vendors and committees

• Chairman of Greek Dance Marathon, Duties: Managed vendors and donations, Décor and Set-up

• Recipient of the Etienne Chandler Greek Life Spirit Award- 2013

• Wedding Planners Challenge- 1st Place 2012

• Family Weekend Float Design- 1st Place 2010,2011,2012

-References-

• Furnished upon request

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