Event Coordinator

Work Experience

Parties with Crystal Event Planning, Cincinnati, Ohio

Owner- (March 2011-present)

• Plan and organize events for any occasion including graduations, weddings, bachelorette parties etc.

• Design and distribute all marketing and advertising materials, and maintain website and social networking sites

• Communicate with vendors

Markesberry & Richardson Law Offices, Cincinnati, Ohio

Billing Coordinator – (September 2009- April 2012)

• Compile, manage, execute all current and new client attorney billing on a monthly basis

• Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner i.e., multiple discounts by matter, split-party billing, preparation of electronic bills etc.

Loud & Clear Productions, Cincinnati, Ohio

Backstage Runner for Paul McCartney Tour 2011- (August 2011)

• Carried out backstage related tasks i.e., picking up McCartney’s personal chefs and VIP’s, backstage set up, etc.

• Assisted personal chefs with their requirements i.e., shopping, placing/picking up orders etc.

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

Development and Public Relations Intern – (January 2008 – March 2008)

• Wrote and distributed press releases, and wrote articles, designed and published monthly agency newsletter that had readership of over 8,000

• Worked closely with upper management to coordinate events such as The Flying Pig Marathon

• Gained experience in a non-profit organization and customer relations experience by working with local schools, organizations, and donors

• Updated and maintained media contact lists and assembled press kits

Other Activities

Tri Delta Sorority (November 2006 – June 2009)

House Manager (September 2007 – June 2009)

• Organized living arrangements for sorority including check in/check out, house meetings, seasonal maintenance, and emergency evacuations

• Helped organize Philanthropic events such as the major annual fundraiser, Delta Dolphin Dive to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and Greek Week to raise money for The Make A Wish Foundation among other projects

• Helped coordinate other non house related events such as semi-formals and formals, and study tables for all members at UC Library

University of Cincinnati PRSSA (September 2007 – June 2009)

• Attended regular meetings concerning theories, ethical principles and professional attitudes

Skills

• Verbal & written communication skills

• Conversant in American Sign Language

• Website management: www.partieswithcrystal.vpweb.com

• Experienced in Social Media: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=21400791 http://www.linkedin.com/pub/crystal-graham/25/a25/400

• Experienced in:

o Timeslips & Amicus Software; Microsoft Office Technologies: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook

Volunteer Work

Girl Scouts (Current)

Troop Leader & Promotional Consultant

March of Dimes & Teddy Bear 5k for Children’s Dyslexia

Raised money and organized team for group

Education

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

Major: Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Summer 2009)

GPA: 3.0

Certificates: Public Relations Certificate (Summer 2009) & Deaf Studies Certificate (Winter 2009)

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