Event Coordinator, Travel Coordinator, Organizer

ERIKA

KNOWLES

630-***-**** ********@*****.***

Skills Summary

Hard working student at DePaul University with 12 years of experience on the stage; acting, singing and dancing. Extensive community service through sorority, student council and church. Study abroad and travel demonstrates my flexibility, resilience, adaptability, sense of humor, creativity, being a team player, organizational skills and love of thriving in new environments. Education

BA, Communications and Media / DePaul University 2020 Focus on Event Planning / GPA: 3.57

Minor in Theater Studies

St. Vincent DePaul Scholarship; Dean’s List

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority; Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society; Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society; Order of the Omega Academic Fraternity

Relevant Course Work- Event Managment, Advertising, Marketing Study Abroad / London South Bank University 2019

Relevant Course Work: Event Planning

Experience

Radio DePaul / DePaul University 2019-2020

Radio Host

Hosted Radio Segment, Faith Radio

Utilized Spotify music app to play songs over the radio, Recorded and saved segments on kiosk computer; Used sound board to control volume, play adds and turn mic on and off.

Chicago Scene Magazine / Stockton Restaurant and Lounge 2019-2020 Event Intern

Organized a layout and overall production of Halloween event; researched themes best suiting target market; Made phone calls, set up Eventbrite pages with event and ticket information; researched decorations, created spread sheets and conversed with clients on utilizing event space. 2

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority / DePaul University 2017-2020 Sisterhood Chair; Wellness Chair

Supported Autism Community by assisting and coordinating events to raise awareness and funds; organized events for sisters to get together; Researched health and wellness topics to coordinate wellness topical events Student Council / Waubonsie Valley High School 2015-2016 Junior and Senior class Secretary; School Dance Coordinator Managed four school dances through planning floor layouts and researching decorations; designed senior slide show for senior banquet using PowerPoint; Procured event space and food services for senior prom through conversing with venue suppliers and food vendors; Took notes during meetings; created spread sheets to keep track of ticket sales and attendance Projects

Event Management Course / DePaul University 2019

Organized 5K course and after party layout

Coordinated Business Networking floor layout

Concert project- Researched venue artist; managed budget and amount of employees; assisted with advertising plan; investigated travel plans and constructed a timetable

Event Planning Course / London South Bank University 2018 End of term project- given an event prompt and determined strengths and weaknesses through research and analyses of venues, food services, floor layouts, and budget

Skills

Technical- Alice 3D version 3.1 computer programing, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Photoshop (basic), IMovie, online research, Writing/Editing, Web Design, Google Suit (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) Language- German (basic), English public speaking

Social Media- Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube Travel- Traveled independently across Scotland, England, Wales, Paris as well as Florida, and New York

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