Assistant Management

Education

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis, IN

August 2011- Bachelor of Tourism Management, Convention and Event Management

Skills

● Working knowledge of Special Events

● Ability to work with culturally diverse people

● Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft programs

● Excellent organizational and planning skills

● Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills

● Ability to make independent decisions

● Ability to manage complex issues creatively and effectively.

● Experience with Etapestry, Blackbaud- Kintera, Greater Giving Databases and Event Management System (EMS).

Professional Experience

Indiana Dairy Association, Indianapolis, IN

August (2009-11)

Special Event Assistant

• Served dairy food to million people each year at the Dairy Bar at the Indiana State Fair.

• Assistant in running special events on and off the premises.

• Manage set up and tear down of events.

• Responsible for in preparation and managing of food demonstration.

• Trained, motivated and evaluated the performance of volunteers at the Dairy Bar.

• Works in a team environment to effectively represent the organization's mission.

Columbia Club, Indianapolis, IN

April 2011- July 2011

Reservation Specialist

● Assistant in confirming group hotel contacts for conventions and small groups.

● Guest services and daily tasks at the hotel front desk.

● Aided with membership events and weddings.

Arthritis Foundation of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN

August 2010 – June 2011

Development Assistant

● Managed top individual, team captains and companies for fundraising events.

● Participated in committee meetings, prepared daily and donor reports.

● Assisted in sponsorship research, financial and in-kind commitment.

● Helped to increase event total revenue of the” Bone Bash” by $19,350 and raised attendance by 25 percent.

● Aided in planning the Arthritis Foundation’s events, scheduling vendors and promoting awareness.

Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County, Franklin, IN

August 2009 - May 2010

Assistant of the Executive Director

● Aided in fundraising efforts for all Habitat events.

● Wrote and managed the quarterly “Habi-gram” newsletters.

● Database management and assisted in organizing there first database program.

● Assisted with promotional campaigns and created a public relation campaign for 2 events (including social media).

● Lead beautification efforts of silent auction items; increased auction sale profits 20 percent.

● Volunteer coordinator, managed 45 volunteers for the Habitat for Humanity “Soup Bowl” event.

IUPUI Campus Center, Indianapolis, IN

May 2008 - December 2009

Assistant Event Planner

● Scheduled events for student groups, department and external companies.

● Coordinated logistics for the following: Taste of Africa, Donor Dinners, and IU Health Fair.

● Processed room, table tent, banner and donations jar requests.

● Issued reports to the in-house catering company and Director of the Faculty.

● Filled in for Event Coordinator duties, when they were absent for four months.

Kelsay Farm Tours, Whiteland, IN

April 2007 - October 2010 (During Summer/ Fall Seasons)

Tour Guide/ Manager of Food and Beverage

● Created accounting records on food purchases and quantities.

● Responsible for ordering all food stand supplies, scheduled and organized deliveries, pick-ups.

● Implemented a point plan to help control employee food intake and break time.

● Managed and trained food service staff.

Activities and Award

● 2010 NCAA Final Four Tournament Volunteer.

● Involved In PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) 2007- Current.

● IUPUI PCMA President (2010-11).

● Physical Education & Tourism management Student Council President (2009-10), Secretary (2010-11).

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