Summary of Qualifications
• Experience in Nonprofit and Event Coordinating
• Bachelors Degree in Communication focusing on Public Relations
• Direct Experience developing and implementing events for youth and college aged students
• Hands on experience coordinating and planning community events with involvement in financial management, community relations, volunteer development
• Enthusiastic and organized work ethic - focused on motivating others to succeed
Areas of Expertise
• Public Relations
• Event Planning
• Budget/ Development/Oversight
• Community Relations
• Organization • Fund Development
• Program Planning
• Public Speaking
• Volunteer Development
• Staff Training/Supervision • Contract Management
• Marketing
Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Publisher, Dreamweaver
Education
BS Bachelor of Science East Carolina University
Major in Communication Greenville, NC 2005
Relevant Coursework: Student Event Coordinator assistant at the Pitt County Council on Aging, INC, Public Relation Strategies, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Research, Business Law, Financial Accounting, Finance, Business Statistics
Employment History
2006 - Current Ministry Associate/Manager, Vertical Ministries Nashville, TN
Manage and coordinate events across the United States. Budget money and handle financial management of funds. Create and design promotional materials, products and emails. Organize and file expense reports, data and important promotional material. Track inventory totals and sales. Maintain relationships with media outlets and partnering executives. Maintain schedules, calendars and travel arrangements for clients.
2005 - 2006 Event Coordinator, North Carolina Baptist Assembly Oak Island, NC
Member of the key leadership team responsible for constructing and executing staff activities. Lead weekly seminars and worship events. Supervised female summer staff. Developed, coordinated, and led youth programs and events. Trained and supervised volunteers/staffers and monitored special event budget for the summers.
2001 - 2006, Certified Trainer, Chili’s Bar and Grill Greenville, NC
Certified in all areas of the restaurant except kitchen. Trained newly hired employees. Distributed test materials. Managed employees schedule. Excellent sales skills and took pride in customer relations as well as interaction. Helped coordinate staff activities such as Trainer outings and recreation events. Handled large amounts of money and provided guest satisfaction.
2006 Office Assistant, Seahawk Perch, UNCW’s Center for Commuter and Non-Traditional Students Wilmington, NC
Managed the Non-Traditional Student of the Month Programs. Produced the monthly commuter and non-trad newsletter called “The Finish Line”
2005 Assistant Student Coordinator, Pitt County Council on Aging, Inc. Greenville, NC
Helped in the planning and design of volunteer banquet. Designed program and contact letters. Decorated event
2004 - 2005, Copy Editor, East Carolinian Newspaper at East Carolina University Greenville, NC
Responsible for editing all sections and articles before paper went to print.
Community Involvement
• Freedom Experience Tour, Various Cities, October 2006 - Present
• Member of Village Group, The Journey at Ecclesia Church, Franklin, TN, May 2007 - Present
• Relay for Life Involvement, Greenville, NC May 2006
• Volunteer for the Pitt County Boys and Girls Club, Greenville, NC, August 2004 – May 2005
References
Gresham Hill, Vertical Ministries
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Kim Callender, Eleventyseven, LLC
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Brad Fogerty, Freedom Experience
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Tom Myers, Chili’s Grill and Bar