KATHLEEN T. VANDELAARE

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Detroit, MI 48226 Email: acxqk6@r.postjobfree.com

Event Management & Client Relations/Business Development

A passionate and top-performing Event Creation/Management and Client Relations/Business Development professional with experience in client relations, sales, planning, event design, managing and implementing successful events and business development goals in several industries. Unique ability to function on a strategic as well as operational and tactical level by leveraging existing clients and networks to grow an organization and take it to the next level. Strong expertise in Corporate and Non-Profit gala fundraisers, trade shows and conventions. Superb problem-solving skills and ability to manage creative teams and multiple tasks simultaneously. Deeply committed to the education and well-being of children in the U.S. and around the world. Highly spiritual and well travelled.

Freelance Event & Client Relations Consultant, New York, New York 2014-Present

Top Hat Home Services, A High-End Property Management Firm

Managed client relations staff of four

Functioned as Client Relationship Manager responsible for maintaining/growing 124 accounts

Lend a Hand Uganda-USA, Member of Tribal Council & “Spark” Sub-Committee, Tribeca Event Champion--raised $22K at summer soiree, Annual Gala Event(s) Manager responsible for 40 volunteers

Swargo Events, A Corporate Event and Destination Management Services Firm

Leveraged existing clients to grow business by $250K via event sales

Functioned as Founder’s client-facing manager for event venue sourcing and design

Ampleen/Ignite Sustainability, Strategic Green Initiatives for Corporations

Greenwich House, Advisory Committee/Board Member for Taste of Greenwich Events

Cherub Improv, Gala Event Manager

Zero Degrees of Separation, Destination Management and Creative Consultant

Hospitality and Guest Relations Host/Mentor 2014-2015

Union Square Hospitality Group (ArtFood MoMA), New York, New York

Managed patron and member hospitality at Terrace 5

Trained and mentored the host staff

Volunteer, USHG City Harvest Food Rescue and Hudson River Park Revitalization

Board Member, USHG Community Council

Planned and executed bi-monthly community relations projects throughout the City

Owner & Events Consultant, Detroit & Novi, MI and Block Island, RI 2009-2015

Elements Therapeutic Massage/KVMGroup, LLC

Managed sales, trade shows, society events, reservations systems/guest services, scheduling, payroll, P&L, and HR for twelve employees

Successfully coordinated communications with Denver franchisor

Mentored and managed twelve staff members

Full Time Substitute Teacher (All Grades/Subjects), Garden City, MI

Garden City High School 2011-2014

Public/Media Relations Associate, Southfield, MI 2000-2001

Mark Layne

Executed print and film media coverage

Executive Assistant to VP/Wedding Sales Manager, Farmington, MI 1991-1998

Soft Impressions

Coordinated daily operations and managed all wedding sales in four office locations

Conference/Convention Planner, Lansing, MI 1990-1991

Publicom Association Management Services

Coordinated two off-site, week-long National Graphic Arts Dealers Association Conventions for 250+ guests

Event Manager, Farmington Hills; Southfield & Detroit, MI 1987-2000

Young & Rubicam; Events & Entertainment; Entertainment Connection

Managed Michigan Cancer Foundation/St. Jude Annual Dinner with Danny and Marlo Thomas

Planned events for the entertainment industry

Negotiated contracts and served as a booking agent for leading national talent

Managed special events including non-profit fundraisers for youth and society weddings

Interim Executive Director, Dearborn, MI 1988-1990

Henry Ford Community College Foundation

Coordinated all development fundraising galas and golf outing events

Education & affiliations

Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

(Concentration in Public Relations)

Board Member, Tribal Council, Lend a Hand Uganda – USA

Board Member, Greenwich House Events, NYC

Volunteer Event Manager, St. James, Novi, MI (8 years)

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