Event and Marketing Coordinator
Resume:
Amanda “Brook” Skinner
Woodbridge, VA *****
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Experienced event coordinator and hospitality manager with over 25 years in the industry. Proven track record in fundraising, volunteer coordination, and community outreach. Skilled in project management, training, and relationship building.
Professional Experience
Brinker Inc. Store Captain / Key Employee 2004-2008
Led annual fundraising efforts for St. Jude's, successfully raising significant funds each year.
Created weekly schedules for employees and volunteers, ensuring optimal staffing for off-site locations and coordinated door-to-door requests from local businesses.
Trained new hires and cross-trained employees transitioning to new roles.
Marketed and sold the signature St. Jude's support shirts, tracking and collecting all donations.
OSI Corporation. Fundraising Coordinator 2009-2012
Organized golf scrambles and coordinated with local restaurants to donate food for fundraising events benefiting All Children's Hospital.
Clover Safety Consultants. Safety Coordinator 2017-2023
Developed and implemented safety protocols for various events and projects.
Conducted safety training sessions for employees and volunteers.
Coordinated with local authorities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Managed safety inspections and audits to maintain high safety standards.
Hospitality Experience
Efficient and structured approach, leading to roles in leadership as a trainer/server/bartender, eventually progressing to management.
Encourages new ideas and creative strategies from employees to enhance fundraising
Experienced knowledge for grant submissions and detailing how funds would benefit the shelter, clients,and community
Familiar and experienced with online digital donations and direct community engagement.
Fundraising and Volunteer Coordination Skills
Versed in accepting and tracking in-kind, gift-card, and monetary donations. Skilled in ensuring donors understand AGI, QCD, DAF as well as deduction and exemptions for 501(c)3 non-profit organizations.
Certifications
ServSafe Manager Certification (Valid through 2027)
TSA/Federal Safety Certified
IAP Licensed Event Coordinator
Key Skills
Fundraising: Expertise in organizing and executing successful fundraising campaigns.
Volunteer Coordination: Skilled in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
Project Management: Proficient in planning and overseeing events and projects.
Communication: Strong public speaking, writing, and interpersonal communication skills.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs/Sheet, and Canva.
Online Donation Platforms: Experienced with Zeffy, Give Butter, Let's Roam, and Lux Give.
Notable Projects, Collaborations and Volunteer Experience
Organized local donations for the Lions Club.
Created and set up layout for the 2022 Hard Rock Cafe training and safety manuals.
Pulled permits and coordinated with the Local Police Department and local waste management services for various events including fundraisers, pop-up markets, festivals and car shows.
Worked with well-known corporations such as Coca-Cola, Lowe's, Target, Home Depot, Wawa, Whole Foods, Park West Gallery, NFL, MLB, and MLS professional leagues.
Assisted with Hurricane Helena disaster relief efforts, delivering supplies and helping with cleanup.
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