Event Management

KIMBERLY M. THORNTON

Cell: 847-***-**** *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/kimthornton18

Project Management & Organizational Development

•Strategic Planning & Execution

•Non-Profit Knowledge

•Organizational Development

•Business & Community Partnerships

•Development of Team & Client Report

•Plan & Execute Large Scale Projects/ Events

•Master’s Degree

•Games Organizing Committee

•Office Management & Setup

Specialty Experience

Venue Management

Planned and managed all business operations of multiple high level ($400,000+) events from conception to completion.

oPGA TOUR, Continental Basketball Association (CBA), 2009/2012 Special Olympics World Games,

Special Olympics Illinois, Special Olympics Northern California – Celebrity Winterfest Lake Tahoe and

High Tech Golf Challenge at The Olympic Club San Francisco

•Operated venues with various budgets up to nearly $1 million

•Manage all aspects of event coordination including, but not limited to, budget creation, contract negotiation, site selection, coordination of attendee and speaker registration, agenda scheduling, audio/visual set-up, communications, IT needs and food & beverage selection

•Managed all business operations, game presentation, and marketing and sponsorship packages

•Managed Special Olympics International programs integrated within the 2009 World Games. 156 countries 3500 athletes gathered

•Recruited and trained volunteer staff for various projects up to 400 people

Fundraising / Special Events

•Responsible for all event logistics including donor relations, budgeting, staff management, sales, marketing and sponsorship

•Participated in all levels of on-site coordination of Gala events, high-end charity golf outings, silent/live auctions, cocktail events with net revenue goals grossing over $400,000

•Created annual fundraising campaign for Special Olympics Chicago with net revenue of $50,000

•Sold memberships for Tournament Players Club / PGA TOUR and exceeded goal by 125%

•Sold sponsorship packages for CBA basketball team totaling nearly $500,000

Marketing / Media Relations / Community Involvement

•Managed external resources: including consultants, licensees, creative and media agencies to implement marketing programs

•Speaking engagements: press conferences, chambers, advisory groups and major corporations

•Community relations: participated in business grand openings, chamber ambassador, client networking and sat on charity boards

•Formed 3 community advisory groups consisting of 12 people to foster positive working relationships.

•Customer Relations: Researched target markets, conducted surveys on Client’s strengths, challenges, community perception and public awareness

Professional Experience

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office - Handgun Safety Class, Franklin, TN 2022 – Present

NRA Range Safety Officer

Parent Caregiver - Iowa/Tennessee 2019-2022

Advocate (Warrior) ~ Caring for those who once cared for me is my greatest honor

Project Manager – scheduling, budgeting, problem solver, logistics, emotional support,

transportation and entertainment director

Lowes – Spring Hill, TN 2020 – 2021

Pro Paint Associate

Whitney Entertainment - The Muddy Fest 2017, Davenport, IA

Director Operations of Summer Concert / Motorcycle Event

2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games LA, Los Angeles, CA

Consultant - Transportation with Special Events

Special Olympics Northern California, Pleasant Hill, CA

Director, Corporate & Special Events

Special Olympics Illinois, Glen Ellyn, IL

Director of Marketing. Sponsorship and Events

2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, Boise, Idaho

Director of Operations & Special Olympics International Programs

2009 Sports Event of the Year Award – Sports Travel Magazine ~ Achieving excellence in

organization and management for both competitors and spectators

Special Olympics Illinois, Chicago, Illinois

501 c (3) Volunteer Fundraising Chairperson - Volunteer Position

PGA TOUR ~ Invensys Classic, Las Vegas, Nevada

Event Manager

Continental Basketball Association (NBA), Rock Island, Illinois

General Manager

PGA TOUR ~ Tournament Players Club at Deere Run, Silvis, Illinois 1

Director of Marketing and Membership

2016- 2017

2015

2012 – 2014

2011 - 2012

2008 – 2009

2002 - 2005

2001

2000 - 2001

1997 - 2000

Community Involvement

Canine Companions for Independence, Sacramento, California

Tournament Director; Coordinated all event operations

Created the fundraising program which reached the event goal of $55,000

Special Olympics Illinois, Chicago, Illinois

•Chairperson annual Greenfest fundraiser of Chicago raised $50,000 each year

•Held various volunteer positions

John Deere Classic (Official PGA TOUR Event), Moline, Illinois

•10 yeas as Chairperson of Database Management Committee

•“Birdies for Charity” Lead Fundraiser raised $20,000

2017 – 2018

2000 - 2009

1991 – 2001

Education

St Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa - Master’s Degree: Criminal Justice with MBA influence

Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa - Bachelor of Science, Sociology and Criminology

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