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Event Coordinator Seeking New Opportunities in Project Coordination

Location:
Chicago, IL
Salary:
38,000
Posted:
January 23, 2021

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Kristin Swift

**** * ******** *** #*, Chicago, IL 60613

909-***-****

adjnql@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinswift/ WORK HISTORY

EVENT REGISTRATION SPECIALIST AND LOGISTICS MANAGER George P. Johnson, San Francisco, CA

Coordinated new vendor set up: worked with the accounts payable department to communicate with vendors, retrieve new vendor paperwork, and process documentation to set vendors up in the JDE event services system Facilitated billing for vendors including issuing PO's and reconciling final invoices for Salesforce's Dreamforce Served as a liaison between the Workday team and event attendees by creating registration codes and coordinating emails for attendees and staff using Cvent Aided industry professionals with event preparation and on-site coordination during multiple George P. Johnson activations.

EVENT PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

The Monday Club, San Luis Obispo, CA

Worked closely with the Event Coordinator to plan the overall layout of each event Helped book catering, entertainment, and other hospitable services for clients Participated in the set up, execution, and take down of all aspects of each event Maintained the cleanliness, flow, and organization of the facility during the events SPECIAL EVENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

The YWCA (Young Women's Charity Association) of the City of New York, New York, NY Assisted in the coordination of the company’s largest fundraising event Planned and managed a smaller event for those who could not attend the fundraising event Maintained communication with event recipients by sending bi-weekly invitations and event reminders Independently operated the company’s website using Word Press and social media pages using Hootsuite Activations included: Salesforce's Dreamforce, Workday Rising, Oracle Open World, Cisco's GSX, and Adobe MAX EVENTS COORDINATOR

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL

Supported the planning and implementation of the museum's two largest fundraising events Provided administrative support for events including managing RSVPs, table assignments, event data collection, contract coordination, and collaborating across departments to fulfill event requirements Served as first point of contact and administrator for filming and engagement/proposal requests Managed logistics for the Adler Planetarium Women’s Board and event committee meetings Manage all office billing, including office expenses, all client billing, and bookkeeping Receptionist duties, including: Answering phone calls, booking consultations, meetings, and conferences Calendar management

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR May 2020 - Present

Edwards-Swift & Associates, Remote

December 2019 - May 2020

July 2018 - December 2018

September 2017 - June 2018

June 2017-September 2017

EDUCATION

California Polytechnic State University,

San Luis Obispo, CA

Bachelor of Science in Experience Industry

Management,

Concentration in Event Planning and Experience

Management

Graduated in June 2018

Cal Poly Major GPA: 3.7

Dean’s List 4 Quarters

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Client and Vendor Relations

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Strong Communication

COMPUTER SKILLS

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

JDE Software

Workday

Quickbooks

Word Press

Hootsuite

Cvent

Trained on Scrum



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