Event Director - Facilities Management

Randolph M. Toelke

**** *. ******** **.,

Glenview, IL. 60025

(847) 657 – 7688

PROFESSIONAL OBEJECTIVE

To obtain a position in the area of Events Management within a non-profit organization that values leadership, defined office skills, dedication and solid communication.

EDUCATION

B.F.A. Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington Illinois

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Northwestern University

2020 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60202

September 2000 to March 2002, January 2003 to present

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT / UNIVERSITY POLICE - Assistant Supervisor

Respond to incoming calls and dispatch service for facility maintenance and campus upkeep. Cost analysis estimates for proposed rehabilitation by in house maintenance trades division, act as Acct. Services for payroll, mileage and AP on invoices related to Facilities Management. Work with all aspects of University related services, CUFS financial systems, departmental regulations, marketing and design as needed.

USO of Illinois

700 E. Grand Ave., #105, Chicago, Illinois 60611

March 2002 to December 2002

CHICAGO FACILITY CENTER DIRECTOR / TALENT COORDINATOR

Center Director for the USO of Illinois at Navy Pier open June 14, 2002. Responsibilities include overseeing development of the Military Welcome Center including volunteer staffing, marketing and advertising materials as required, staff training, scheduling, interviewing, background check, acquire donation of goods and services, coordinate talent for military and related events. Work with executive director by direction of a 60-member board of directors.

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie

Skokie, Illinois

March 1998 – June 1999

EVENTS MANAGER

Responsible for overseeing the set-up of all performances in facility - SELECT TICKETING PASS 2 computer system, running of monthly financial reports, design & execution of mailing materials for Center Events, maintain WHITEWAY sign on a daily basis, development of marketing materials. Worked with House Management & ushers as needed, acted as Building “Manager on Duty” for events as needed, liaison to 3 in-house entities, various rental patrons.

Reported directly to General Manager, Ruth Higgins.

Mt. Prospect Park District

Mt. Prospect, Illinois

October 1989 – September 1997

CULTURAL ARTS /EVENTS MANAGER

Responsible for overseeing a department of 23 part-time instructors, arranging for and executing event set-up and tear down, introduction of new and innovative programming in the area of visual and performing arts. Provide community networking of events/programs to enhance the area of Cultural Artistry. Directly oversee a $140,000 annual budget, promote and market for increased revenue, in addition, responsible for the application and follow-up of any grant funding sought, as well as ongoing fundraising for the Mount Prospect Theatre Society, School of Classical Ballet, Community Chorus and Band and a variety of Village related events.

Professional Associations: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Chicago Chapter,

National Gardening Club

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