Amelia Bonacci
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Motivated Hospitality Management graduate with extensive hands-on experience in event planning, team leadership, and vendor coordination.
Proven ability to organize large-scale events, manage budgets, and lead diverse teams in dynamic environments. Passionate about creating memorable experiences, and fostering community engagement. Adept at problem-solving, communication, and multitasking, seeking to contribute to a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Wedding Planner
Madison Nichole Weddings
Fayetteville, AR
12.2025 - Current
- Designed customized wedding timelines for clients to ensure seamless events.
- Coordinated wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners to ensure memorable experiences for clients.
- Conduct site visits to assess venues, and identify ideal setups.
- Managed logistics, including transportation and accommodations for guests.
- Created detailed budgets to meet client expectations and optimize resource allocation.
- Plan menus, decorations, music, photography, videography, and other details.
- Lead meetings with clients and vendors throughout the wedding process.
- Create detailed reports and organized systems for documents and insurance of on-time execution of planning.
- Executed marketing strategies for company website and social media platforms.
Wedding Coordinator Assistant
Madison Nichole Weddings
Fayetteville , AR
10.2024 - Current
- Developed personalized wedding plans aligning with client preferences and vision.
- Coordinated communication between clients and vendors to ensure seamless event execution.
- Assisted with event setup by arranging tables, chairs, and decorations according to design specifications., vendor coordination, and day-of-event execution to deliver successful weddings.
- Assisted with setup and breakdown according to design specifications.
- Enforced safety protocols during rehearsals, ceremonies and receptions to ensure guests' wellbeing.
Balloon Installer
Social Butterfly Balloons
Fayetteville , AR
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Executed balloon decorations for various events, prioritizing quality and aesthetic appeal.
- Organized and executed balloon decorations for various events.
- Studied balloon mechanics to improve display effectiveness. to optimize display quality.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines.
- Followed building standards and codes during unit installations.
Senior Summer Activities Leader
New Life Ranch
Colcord , OK
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Designed daily activities and schedules, enhancing engagement for over 1,500 campers.
- Led programming, managed a staff of over 150 people, and handled logistics for summer camp activities.
- Managed a camp-wide budget of over $7,000.
- Handled emergency situations with parents and campers, ensuring safety and providing guidance to staff.
Sisterhood Chair
Arkansas Tri Delta
Fayetteville, AR
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Designed and organized over 100 hours of sisterhood events.
- Coordinated events that fostered sisterhood and enhanced community engagement.
- Brainstormed and implemented engaging activities to strengthen member bonds.
- Led planning and budget management for sisterhood events, ensuring aligned goals and resource allocation.
- Managed budgets and logistics for events, ensuring smooth execution through effective vendor communication.
Camp Counselor/Certified Head Lifeguard
New Life Ranch
Colcord, Oklahoma
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Led lifeguard team, overseeing daily operations and enhancing safety during camp activities
- Supervised and trained lifeguards, reinforcing adherence to safety protocols
- Coordinated daily schedules and activities for campers and staff, promoting engagement and structure
- Addressed and mediated conflicts among team members to maintain harmony efficiently, maintaining a safe and positive environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management With Event Management Minor
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas, AR05-2026
Skills
- Event planning
- Budget management
- Client communication
- Logistics coordination
- Microsoft Excel
- Vendor negotiation
- Problem solving
- scheduling
Timeline
Certified Wedding Planner
Madison Nichole Weddings
12.2025 - Current
Senior Summer Activities Leader
New Life Ranch
12.2024 - 08.2025
Wedding Coordinator Assistant
Madison Nichole Weddings
10.2024 - Current
Sisterhood Chair
Arkansas Tri Delta
02.2024 - 02.2025
Balloon Installer
Social Butterfly Balloons
09.2023 - 12.2025
Camp Counselor/Certified Head Lifeguard
New Life Ranch
05.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management With Event Management Minor
University of Arkansas