Entry Level Special Events Coordinator

Posted on: 2012-02-08

Education                                                                                                                                         

 Lake Forest College – Lake Forest, IL

May 2012

Major: Communications

Minor: Sociology and Anthropology

Extracurricular Activities                                                                                                               

Kappa Alpha Theta –

Sisterhood Event Planner and Risk Management Chair

        ·        Planned Social Events for the Eta Nu Chapter in Lake Forest College, such as volunteering at homeless shelters and cleaning up the beach.

        ·        Created a plan with issues concerning : Alcohol Poisoning,  Healthy Eating Habits, and A Guide for Studying

National Pan Hellenic Council-

Social Chair

        ·        Developed  Greek Week Events which brought together all Greek organizations on campus

        ·        Organized other social events, such as : All Greek Formal and All Campus Clean up

WMXM Radio –

Broadcaster

        ·        Managed live broadcasting of  radio show with a variation of music genres

        ·        Followed proper FCC procedures and regulations within WMXM Radio Station

Internship  Experience                                                                                                                   

Friends of the Orphans, Chicago, IL                                                            May  – October 2011

Special Events Intern

• Raised $80,00 - $100,000 to support children in: Mexico, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua and Peru
• Communicated with donors via email, phone calls, direct mail and social media networks
• Responsible for maintaining proper records of donors contact detail and contact history
• Handled the task of finding new donors and patrons to raise awareness of the organization

East Village Youth Program, Chicago,IL                                                      December – May 2011

Annual Benefit Intern              

• Raised $45,000 to support children who are in grades 6 – 12th attend college
• Handled the task of finding and communicating with new donors
• Responsible for maintaining proper records of donations, donor’s contact detail and contact history
• Planned and implemented individual, direct mail, phone, e-mail, and personal solicitation

  Radio Arte, Chicago, IL                                                                                   July – September 2009

 Digital Media Intern                                                                                                                 

• Created and broadcasted news stories
• Interviewed individuals on topics such as: Gentrification, police brutality, and gay rights

East Village Youth Program, Chicago, IL                                                     July – September 2008

Group Leader                                                                                                                                     

• Prepared activities for students, and providing equipment for daily activities.
• Guided students on college applications 
• Created a to-do list of daily assignments and events going on throughout the week

Skills                                                                                                                                

Fluent in Spanish and English. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Audacity, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Time Management, Organization/ Planning, Customer Service, Multi- Tasking, Self—Starter.