Alissa Hardwick
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented candidate passionate about fostering positive relationships with others. Experience with both small-scale and large-scale event planning and execution, budgeting, and thoughtful collaboration with vendors and clients. Strong communicator and negotiator eager to meet with clients and co-workers from all backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Appointed Special Advocate (Volunteer)
Casa Of Northwest Arkansas
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive plans addressing needs of at-risk youth.
- Maintain meticulous records documenting relevant case information, evaluations, recommendations, and progress updates.
- Provide judge with well researched recommendations.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity in working with children and families from various backgrounds and circumstances.
- Speak up for best interests of youth in foster care and provide a stable presence in their lives while we seek reunification or another form of permanency.
Barista + Social Media Manager
American Shaman Kava Bar
06.2022 - Current
- Prepare and serve hand-crafted mocktails and kava tea lattes, which are often used as alternatives to alcohol.
- Prepare bar for weekly events like Open Mic, Meditation Mondays, and Latin Dance.
- Schedule and create content weekly while tracking engagement for business on multiple platforms.
- Increase customer engagement through social media
- Build strong rapport with customers, leading to increased client retention and repeat business
- Develop new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting benefits of our product offerings
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Fayettechill
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Processed and fulfilled all Online orders and wholesale orders, some upwards of $30,000.
- Trained and supervised all warehouse associates, and communicated daily with our company's retail and production teams.
- Proficiency in ShipStation, Shopify, and AIMS software.
Event Planner Assistant
Sonnet Weddings
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Coordinated with florists, photographers, caterers, musicians, officiants, and ceremony participants during rehearsals, pre-ceremony, ceremony, and reception events.
- Organized venue preparation and decoration for gatherings with as many as 250 guests, working within strict schedules.
Director of Recruitment
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Planned and executed formal recruitment for the largest Alpha Delta Pi chapter in the nation for two consecutive years, which included hosting daily events with over 6,000 potential new members in attendance.
- Led on executive board for our organization of 460 members and trained 300 members each year on authentic, inclusive, and conversation driven recruitment practices.
- Worked closely with local vendors and managed budgets of over $60,000.
- Served as one of 6 leaders on a special committee regarding COVID-19 recruitment practices and taught over 4,000 women how to utilize Zoom for recruitment in 2020, along with other risk-management protocols.
Education
BA in Psychology -
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
05.2021
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Project Implementation
- Child Advocacy
- Cultural Competence
- Public Speaking
- Event Design
Timeline
Court Appointed Special Advocate (Volunteer)
Casa Of Northwest Arkansas
08.2023 - Current
Barista + Social Media Manager
American Shaman Kava Bar
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Fayettechill
11.2020 - 06.2022
Event Planner Assistant
Sonnet Weddings
11.2019 - 03.2021
Director of Recruitment
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
11.2018 - 01.2021
BA in Psychology -
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville