Anna Haydon
Houston
Summary
Dynamic events and marketing professional with a strong track record in leading over 20 large-scale events annually for diverse audiences. Expertise in managing vendor relationships, budgets, and logistics while enhancing stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Committed to delivering seamless event experiences and leveraging data for continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications and Events Coordinator
Grace Bible Church
Houston
06.2023 - Current
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of 20+ annual events, including a conference and large-scale events serving 400–1,500 attendees, managing timelines, planning meetings, budgets, vendor relationships, logistics, and post-event evaluations.
- Coordinate multiple concurrent event initiatives while tracking budgets, processing expenses, maintaining event documentation, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Serve as primary liaison for vendors, volunteers, and internal stakeholders, proactively resolving issues and ensuring seamless event execution.
- Develop detailed event checklists, project plans, and operational procedures to improve efficiency and consistency across recurring events.
- Manage communications strategies across social media, newsletters, websites, and CRM platforms for multiple programs, increasing audience engagement and growing one program’s following from 3 to 550+.
- Analyze event outcomes and participation data to inform future planning and improve attendee experiences.
Student Engagement Coordinator
University of St. Thomas
Houston
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Planned and executed conference-style events and programs serving 350+ students, families, alumni, and community stakeholders.
- Managed event budgets, purchasing processes, vendor relationships, contracts, and expense tracking for an office supporting 30+ staff and student leaders.
- Coordinated logistics including venue management, registration processes, attendee communications, and day-of event operations.
- Built relationships with students, faculty, vendors, and community partners while delivering high-quality customer service and program support.
- Maintained event records, reporting, and administrative processes to ensure organizational consistency and accountability.
Sales Associate
Alliantgroup, LP
Houston
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Partnered with leadership to redesign retention and engagement strategies, contributing to approximately $800,000 in increased revenue.
- Collaborated with recruiting, sales, and operations teams to align outreach efforts and communication strategies, improving stakeholder objectives.
- Managed CRM recruitment and relationship pipeline for 300+ candidates and prospects, enhancing engagement throughout lifecycle.
- Maintained CRM records, tracked activities, and reported on relationship management efforts to support business development initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management
Auburn University
Auburn, ALSkills
- Event management
- Conference logistics
- Vendor management and relations
- Stakeholder engagement
- Budget management
- Project coordination
- CRM systems
- Data reporting
- Office proficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer service excellence
- Process improvement
- Effective problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration skills
- Event communication strategies
Websites
Timeline
Communications and Events Coordinator
Grace Bible Church
06.2023 - Current
Student Engagement Coordinator
University of St. Thomas
01.2021 - 03.2023
Sales Associate
Alliantgroup, LP
08.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management
Auburn University