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Aaryn Richardson

Events Planner/Director
Ellicott City,MD
“We do not think ourselves into new ways of living, we live ourselves into new ways of thinking.”
Father Richard Rohr
Aaryn Richardson

Summary

Creative and innovative problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent client relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Innovative and forward-thinking Event Planner with 10+ years of experience leading widely diverse, high-impact events. Passionate public relations and marketing expert with ideal analytical and project management skills for vibrant and fiscally successful events. Recruits and hires top talent, delivers timely problem-solving and mobilizes engaged and loyal corporate teams. Dedicated to customer focus, clear communication and satisfied attendee experiences.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

AR Woodworking Inc.
Ellicott City, MD

Majority Owner
11.2011 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Assisted in recruiting new craftsmen for continually growing business.
  • Hired and worked closely with graphic artist to create unique branding kit for AR Woodworking Inc.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Studied latest and future design trends to add new styles of furniture to product lineup, improving sales revenues by appealing to broader clientele.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by streamlining production and delivery of products.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.

Grace Adventures Day Camp
Fulton, MD

Summer Camp Director
11.2013 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Managed and oversaw day-to-day operations of Maryland summer camp both during summer and in off-season in preparation for each summer.
  • Established operating budget for camp and controlled expenditures.
  • Followed federal, state and facility guidelines to maintain professional interactions with campers.
  • Planned and arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
  • Led efforts to conceive, develop and execute thematically aligned entertainment programming and curriculum for ages 4-17.
  • Oversaw continual growth in camper numbers and revenue each summer. Camp increased in size from 100 campers per week on average to 300+ campers from Summer 2014-Summer 2019
  • Recruited team of almost 60 staff members each summer which included both camp counselors and administrative team.
  • Trained and mentored staff in proper implementation of program systems, familiarizing with camp traditions, verifying basic knowledge of activities and providing safe environment training.
  • Promoted camp across Howard County, Maryland and other counties in DC area of Maryland by skillfully coordinating social media, print ads and website content.
  • Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
  • Cultivated cordial relationships with campers' parents or guardians which led to many returning campers each summer.
  • Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
  • Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.

Education

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
04.2008

Skills

  • Leadership and People Development
  • Management
  • Communication and Interpersonal Connection
  • Event Planning
  • Researching and Compiling Data
  • Detail Oriented
  • Team Oversight
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strategic Vision
  • Event/Program Creation and Implementation
  • Creative Vision
  • Vendor And Contract Negotiations
  • Execution
  • Scheduling
  • New Business Development
  • Brand Marketing
  • Volunteer/Staff Management
  • Event Sales
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Timeline

Summer Camp Director

Grace Adventures Day Camp
11.2013 - 09.2020

Majority Owner

AR Woodworking Inc.
11.2011 - Current

Southeastern University

Bachelor of Science from Psychology

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