Manager Assistant
Resume:
Career Summary
Having worked in various aspects of events including both logistical and
operational positions. From independent trade show coordination in a
business to business setting, to RSVP Coordination for a major film
festival, including crisis management and handling the Boston Bombing and
Boston City Shutdown during the Boston International Film Festival.
Experience
1 Friends of the Homeless September 2014-March 2015
Event and Volunteer Coordinator Springfield, MA
Coordinate annual event, manage all auction associated donations, assist
with development director in all event matters
Coordinate all volunteers, faciliate tours, and act as a mediator for any
discrepancies involving volunteers and staff
2 Film Society of Lincoln Center August 2013-October 2013
RSVP Coordinator/Events Assistant, New York Film Festival New York, NY
Coordinated responses to all gala and world premiere events
Assisted with coordination between events and development departments,
including physical and digital mailings
Assisted with on-site check ins, organizing crowds, and coordination with
staff and individual attendees
3 New England Promotional Marketing February 2012-March 2013
Account Executive/Meeting Coordinator Wilbraham, MA
Coordinated and ran all events, including bi-annual vendor showcase and
large meetings
Developed social media and web presence
Networked and established working relationships with local area business
professionals
4 Soulfest 2008 May 2008-August 2008
Assistant Event Producer/Artist Liaison Agawam, MA/Guilford, NH
10,000 Attendee Event
Assisted the production manager, worked with contract negotiations and
advanced artists for the festival
Ensured event and talent were kept on schedule and talent arrived to
designated areas on time without incident
Education
5 Belmont University Graduated May 2011
Nashville, TN
Bachelors of Business Administration, emphasis in the Entertainment and
Music Business
Activities/Event Experience
2011-2014 Ideal Event Management, Event Volunteer
2014 Friends of the Homeless-Springfield, Events Coordinator
2013 Boston International Film Festival, Public Relations Coordinator and
Events Coordinator
2008-2011 Leadership Music, Event Coordination Volunteer
2008-2011 Best Job Ever, Assistant Coordinator
2010-2011 Curb Caf, Event Coordinator
Skills
Computer competencies include: Microsoft Suite, File Maker, File Maker Pro,
ESP/ASI, basic web editing
Functionally fluent in Italian and French
De-Escalation Trained
Six Sigma Trained
Event and talent coordination and organization
References
Carlos Green
Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Company
Corporate Vice President, Total Rewards (Retired)
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Kathy Tobin
Friends of the Homeless
Development Director
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Maria Ruiz
Film Society of Lincoln Center
Events Coordinator
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Cathy Wells
New England Promotional Marketing
Office Manager
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Marc Tetlow
Ideal Event Management
Owner
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Larry White
Soulfest 2008
General Manager
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Recommendations
"[Kalyn is] a find. Not only a great professional event coordinator but PR
consultant. [She] made our time in Boston so rewarding, not to mention
Complicity's win for Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography.
I will look forward to working with [her] anytime and I certainly recommend
anyone who needs a go getting Event Coordinator they should make sure
[Kalyn is] their first call."
CB Harding
Writer, Director
(Regarding work at the Boston International Film Festival, 2013)
"I worked with Kalyn through the film Complicity, an entry to the Boston
International Film Fest. My director, CB Harding, and I found Kalyn
incredibly professional and friendly, on the ball with help for any
requests we had and generally incredibly informative. She was a joy to work
with and I hope to have her help on future projects."
Louise de Teliga
Independent Writer, Costume Designer
(Regarding work at the Boston International Film Festival, 2013)
"Kalyn is a creative, detail-oriented manager. Clients like to work with
her because she listens to their needs and provides cost-efficient and
brand relevant solutions. Kalyn is capable of creating innovative,
memorable and successful trade show events. I attended one she recently
developed that was targeted, fun and a huge success."
Mary McCarthy
Director Marketing and Business Development, Andrew Associates
(Regarding work at New England Promotional Marketing, 2012-2013)
"Kalyn was a diligent and highly proficient employee at our company. She
was involved in all the various processes associated with artist management
and did a great job." ?Tom Rutledge ?
President, REG
(Regarding work at Rutledge Nash and Associates, 2010)
"Kalyn was a valued resource at New Sound International. The intensity of a
multi-day music festival pushed everyone to their limits both physically
emotionally. Kalyn could always be counted on to get her responsibilities
accomplished on time and with excellence in spite of the challenging
environment. I can without hesitation recommend Kalyn."
Larry White
Vice President, Professional Services at MITEM Corporation
(Regarding work at SoulFest, 2008)
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