andriy stefinko
**** ****** ****** ** ********, IL 60090
224-***-**** *******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Quartermaster and Chemical Equip Repairer (Enlisted) (91J) (2010 - Present)
Army Reserve (Rank E-4) Chicago IL
Senior event coordinator (2007 - Present)
Yanni Design, Wheeling IL
Organized and detail-oriented event planner with over eight years experience in planning and executing meetings and events. Expert in
selecting and transforming venues to accommodate clients’ needs. Successfully developed strong relationships with quality vendors. Proven
ability to manage schedules, meet tight deadlines, and offer consistently high quality events.
Experience
August 2008 – Present Senior Event Coordinator – Yanni’s Studio, Palatine, IL
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Direct the planning and execution of corporate events (meetings, fundraising events) for prestigious corporate clients
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Select and serve as primary point of contact for all vendors
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Maintain strong relationships with numerous international vendors to assist corporations in planning overseas events
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Manage budgets of up to $50,000 for over 1000 attendees
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Over 36 wedding planned according to plan with 5000 guest.
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Bouquet inventory management.
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In Charge of ordering flower for bride, bridesmaids and decoration flowers.
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In Charge of delivery and quality of the product after delivery.
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Managed a team of clean-up crew to make sure we evacuate property at the time agreed.
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Assures satisfaction of the bride and groom with the designYanni’s provided.
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Participate in Sales Process of different designs. Over $250,000 in sales over the past 4 years.
June 2007 – June 2008 Event Coordinator –Yanni’s Studio, Palatine, IL
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Seamlessly planned and executed events, both professional (conferences, meetings) and social (weddings, birthday celebrations)
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Managed budgets of up to $20,000, for up to 500 attendees
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Oversaw team of vendors and event contributors including performers, photographers, caterers, and transportation services
January 2005 – May 2007 Special Events Associate – Yanni’s Studio, Palatine, IL
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Coordinated fundraising and donor communication for nonprofit organization promoting and selling youth artwork
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Organized two annual fundraisers; served as primary point of contact for all involved vendors
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Developed effective social networking, radio, and print ad campaigns to promote events
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Recognized by the Executive Director for increasing attendance at fundraisers by 25%
OTHER EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Job Availability Date: July 15, 2014
Citizenship: United States Citizen
Spoken Languages: Russian
SKILLS
CBRN Vulnerability Analysis, Calibrations, Chemical Delivery System, Chemical Fire Supression, Chemical Processing, Combat Systems,
Combustion Applications, Diagrams/Schematics, Diesel Engine Repair, Electrical Installation, Electrical Repair, Electronics, Electronics
Repair, Equipment Installation and Operations, Freight/Cargo Loading/Unloading, Gasoline Engine Repair, Hand Tool Use, High Purity
Gases Delivery System, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems, Lift Fifty Pounds or More, Maintenance Operations, Management/Supervision,
Material Handling, Mechanical Repair, Mechanical Testing, Military Experience, Power Tool Use, Weapons Techniques, Weapons Training
EDUCATION
Associate's Degree, mechanical engeneering (2010 - 2014)
Harper College, palatine