Wedding & Event Planner
Resume:
Kelley Atkinson
**** ****** **., *******, ** ****3
***********@*****.***
Objective
I am a hard working, organized and dedicated individual who wishes to work full time in the special event planning industry. I currently work as an office manager during the week and as a wedding assistant in the Metro Atlanta area on weekends. I have office experience in contracts, collections, inputting money, making appointments, customer service and operations. My true passion is designing and planning events. I have prior experience in special event planning and public relations with the March of Dimes and the Merle Manders Conference Center, as well as planning weddings for family and friends. What I love most about designing and planning weddings and events is turning a client’s hopes into the event of their dreams. I recently completed the Certified Wedding & Event Planner course through The Wedding Planning Institute and have a Certificate in Event Planning from Clayton State University. My goal is to eventually earn a Certified Special Events Professional certification from the International Special Events Society (ISES).
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Communication & Media Studies
Clayton State University, May 2008
Certificate in Event Planning
Clayton State University Continuing Education, May 2008
Internships
- Merle Manders Conference Center, Summer 2007
Womens Conference & Wedding Show
- March of Dimes, Fall 2007
Ride to Save Babies
Management
Planned the first annual Signature Chef’s Auction event for the March of Dimes in Bibb
County. Planning this event involved securing local sponsorships, auction items, local
chef involvement, ticket sells, etc.
Implemented fundraising programs for Henry and Spalding County’s 2008 March for
Babies event, previously known as WalkAmerica, bringing
in over 390 people and $141,000.
Established and led committees in both Henry and Spalding County’s for the March of
Dimes March for Babies events.
Worked with March of dimes Georgia Chapter staff to coordinate the 2007 Ride to Save
Babies at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, bringing in over 2,500 people and $180,000.
Helped to organize and communicate with local media to secure sponsorships for 2007
Women’s Conference at Merle Manders Conference Center in Stockbridge.
Helped plan and organize a Wedding Show in 2007 at Merle Manders Conference Center
while securing vendors for the event.
Directed the 2007 Jammin’ July children’s program at Zebulon United Methodist Church.
Continued as a full time student while serving on the Women’s Conference Committee
and Professional Women’s Networking Association in Henry County and working full
time for March of Dimes.
Media & PR
Compiled monthly newsletters for Henry and Spalding County’s March for Babies
events.
Appeared on Henry County’s local cable channel, SCB-TV 15 to promote the March of
Dimes March for Babies.
Formed media relationships with The Henry Daily Herald and The Griffin Daily News.
Submitted press releases for the Merle Manders Conference Center’s 2007 Women’s
Conference and Wedding Show.
Served on staff for The Bent Tree, Clayton State University’s student newspaper.
Experience
Office Manager
Addis Orthodontics, L.L.C., Fayetteville – February 2011 – present
Wedding Assistant (part time)
Oh!Ccasions, Sandy Springs – May 2011 - present
Office Assistant (part time)
Eyesore, Inc., Griffin – November 2008 – present
Orthodontic Financial Coordinator
Dr. James W. Dougherty, Fayetteville – January 2009 – February 2011
Event Planner/Community Director
March of Dimes, Henry and Spalding County – December 2007 – November 2008
Event Planner/Ride Coordinator
March of Dimes, Atlanta – August 2007 – December 2007
Orthodontic Assistant
Dr. James W. Dougherty, Fayetteville – July 2002 – August 2007
References
Miranda Roberts, CMP
Director
Merle Manders Conference Center
770-***-**** ext 221
404-***-**** cell
********@*****************-**.***
Carol Thurman
Wedding Planner/Florist
Oh!Ccasions
*****@**********.***
Garrett Massey
President
Eyesore, Inc., Web Development
678-***-**** cell
*******@**********.***
Dr. Randy Clark
Communication & Media Studies Professor
Clayton State University
**********@*******.***
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