PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Special Events/Marketing/Communications/Public Relations
Events Director - City Winery Napa: 2013-2014
Events Manger - The Faculty Club, UC Berkeley: 2013-2013
. Work with professors, university departments and companies to plan
events
. Prepare detailed BEO's
. Coordinate set-up and tear-down of events with staff
Events Manger - The Ranch Golf Club: 2012-2013
. Work one-on-one with couples/clients to plan their events
. Develop site floor plans and BEO's
. Conduct tours and sales presentations
. Manage 'Day Of' events.
Wedding Planner/Special Events Coordinator - - InnCredible Events; 2008-
Present
. Work one-on-one with couples to plan, coordinate, and execute their
wedding ceremony and reception
. Vendor coordination, including contract negotiation, timeline
preparation, and day-of management
. Wedding theme design assistance and execution
. Crisis management
. Plan and execute special events for local organizations, companies,
and individuals
. Promotional experience through numerous social media outlets
Events Manager - - Coloma Country Inn; 2008-2012
. Responsible for all wedding related business, including bookings,
tours, room arrangements, 'day of' event management
. Set-up and tear-down of rental items
. On-site manager during events, including crisis management
On Air/Media
Morning Drive Co-Host - - KSKS Radio; 1999-2002
Promotions Director - - KMGV Radio; 1999-2000
Bureau Chief / On-Air Talent - - MetroNetworks; 1999-2000
News Director - - KEZL Radio; Promotion Director, On-Air Talent - - KJOI
Radio; 1993-1994
. On-Air "Morning Drive" Co-Host. Producer, station concert host,
station remotes, recording star liaison
. News Producer, News Reader, Traffic Reporter for MetroNetworks which
serviced five local radio stations
Public Affairs Director/Special Projects Coordinator - - KJEO TV; 1985-1991
RELEVANT BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
. Planned and orchestrated the Golden Valley Girl Scout Council's
'Cookie Classic Celebrity Golf Tournament' in 6 weeks. This
accomplishment included gathering sponsorships, recruiting and
coordinating numerous volunteers, and creating all collateral
materials
. Wedding Coordinator for a wedding featured on 'Style Me Pretty' with
an award winning video
. Conceptualized, sold, and planned valley wide wedding venue open
house, 'Celebrate Coloma Weddings'
. Planned, organized, and executed fundraiser for Gold Discovery Park
Association, 'Songs & Sedans,' in 6 weeks
. Created and maintained all social media for 'InnCredible Events'
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS/SEMINARS
. Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants - - 2008
. Wedding MBA - - Las Vegas, Nevada - - 2010, 2011
. ACPWC E.P.I.C. 2011 Wedding Conference - - San Francisco, CA - -
February 2011
EDUCATION
. University of Southern California - - Bachelor of Science, Education
Carrell Halley
1707 Estudillo Street
Martinez, CA 94553
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