Judy Rayburn
Duluth, GA ***** • 678-***-**** • ***********@*****.*** • WWW: Bold Profile
Professional Summary
Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Known for a calm demeanor, integrity, and commitment to excellence in all endeavors. Dedicated and reliable team player with a sense of humor. Retired from meeting planning and currently seeking part-time work opportunities.
Skills
• Restaurant and POS systems
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Events Management
• Logistics
• Microsoft Office
Certifications and Licenses
• First Aid Certification
• CPR Certification
Work History
Child Care Assistant, 07/2024 to 10/2024
Legacy Academy Suwanee Dam – Suwanee, GA
• I provided after school care for pre-k through fourth graders. Team Member, 03/2024 to 07/2024
Chick-fil-A – Alpharetta, GA
Greeted and interacted with guests, cleaned dining room, refilled drinks, and restocked supply stations.
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Cashier/Team Member, 05/2023 to 02/2024
Firehouse Subs – Duluth, GA
• Greeted customers, took orders and payments, and handled dining room recovery
• During my tenure, employee tips and donations to first responders increased. Events Manager, 12/2013 to 03/2017
Benchmark360 – Atlanta, GA
• Planned logistical details for board meetings, special events, and annual/regional meetings.
• Made hotel reservations for attendees and assisted in online registration for events Conference Planning Manager, 09/2005 to 05/2011
Chickasaw Nation Industries at CDC – Atlanta, GA
When the CDC opened its' new Global Communications Center in 2005, I was responsible for assisting in creation of SOP documents, checklists, and policies relevant to booking meetings in the center and for general government usage of the facility
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Responsibilities included soliciting potential hotels, caterers, decorators/exhibit providers, transportation companies, interpreters, etc., to provide services for CDC clientele utilizing the facility.
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Additional responsibilities included booking and approving meetings/events space online via CDC's reservation system, answering questions from potential clientele, consulting with clients to be sure all elements were in place prior to meeting start date.
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• Ensured attendee security clearance was processed prior to the meeting. Worked with various CDC departments to setup audiovisual requirements and other technical details as required for each meeting.
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Provided guidance, suggestions, recommendations, and technical assistance to both clients and other planners in the department to ensure successful meetings.
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Meetings and Exhibits Manager, 01/2002 to 07/2002
Dempsey Management Services – Snellville, GA
Responsible for the planning and implementation of the annual conference and tradeshow for the American Fence Association.
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Attendance averaged 6,900 attendees and 700 exhibit booths. Made sure tradeshow ran smoothly and all exhibitors were in compliance with tradeshow regulations.
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Meeting Manager, 03/1999 to 12/2001
Barbara Hill Events (BHE) – Alpharetta, GA
Responsible for logistical support and project management for annual and regional conferences for BHE clients
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• Meetings ranged in size from150 -10,000 attendees
• Also worked here from July2004 - August2005
Conference Manager, 12/1991 to 03/1999
Institute of Industrial Engineers – Norcross, GA
• Responsible for the management and implementation of IIE's seminars and conferences
• Also worked here June2002 - July2004
Education
B.A.: Psychology
University of Georgia - Athens, GA