Allison Chism
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Event professional with extensive experience in planning and executing successful events. Known for exceptional organizational skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve outstanding results. Highly adaptable and reliable, with strong commitment to delivering impactful and memorable events.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Events
Loudoun United Sports and Entertainment
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Organized and coordinated all non-matchday events at Segra Field - both client rentals and self-promoted Segra Field events
- Oversaw event production, logistics, hospitality, entertainment and marketing collateral
- Developed and managed budgets for each event, ensuring all expenses aligned with financial targets
- Collaborated with the marketing team to create promotional strategies to increase event attendance and visibility
Special Events & Hospitality Manager
Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Formed the Special Events Department for VACU Stadium - including setting pricing for all rental areas and assisting upper management in writing stadium's event rental contract template
- Managed non-gameday events, coordinated event timelines and worked with vendors and stadium operations staff
- Created rental contracts, banquet event orders/catering work orders and event floorplans
- Worked with marketing department to promote in-house special events
- Assisted operations department in setup and breakdown of all events
Ticket Sales Account Executive
Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Generated revenue using all sales methods, including cold calls, face to face appointments, prospecting and networking
- Recorded all activity and sales pipeline details in CRM system
- Planned, sold and executed gameday group events
Ticket Operations Intern
Norfolk Tides Baseball Club
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Supervised and maintained all three box offices
- Managed box office window on a day to day basis
- Assisted in the training and supervising of ticket seller staff
- Prepared ticket seller banks
- Assisted in season ticket renewals
Education
Certificate - Hospitality & Tourism Management
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Communications
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Creative direction
- Event management
- Time management
- Customer service
- Event planning
Timeline
Director of Events
Loudoun United Sports and Entertainment
12.2023 - 11.2024
Special Events & Hospitality Manager
Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball
10.2021 - 10.2023
Ticket Sales Account Executive
Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball
10.2019 - 10.2021
Ticket Operations Intern
Norfolk Tides Baseball Club
02.2019 - 09.2019
Certificate - Hospitality & Tourism Management
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Communications
Virginia Wesleyan University
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