Brianna Ay

Detail-oriented event planner and coordinator with background in events such as weddings, galas, catered events and more. An organized and dependable candidate, successful at adapting and managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.

• Wedding Coordinating, Woodcrest Retreat Center, Ephrata, PA, 10/10/21, Assisted with decorating the venue, ran through the ceremony & reception timeline with the wedding party, assisted with last-minute set up tasks, checked in with bride and groom, followed timeline and made sure all events happen according to timeline, made sure everyone knew what was happening and where and when, adapted to timeline as needed
• Sport Leadership Summit, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, 10/25/22 - 10/26/22, Assisted with creating lanyards and writing cards prior to event, checked guests in on the days they were present, assisted with replenishing food tables, assisted with tear down at the end of the event
• Growing Great Gala Live Jazz Night, La Vida Coffee & Market, Lynchburg, VA, 03/31/23, Worked in a team to create, plan and design an event, assisted with finding vendors and donors for event, set up and tore down event, checked people in who had purchased tickets prior and sold tickets night of event, coordinated event alongside my group members
• LU Fashion Show Fashion Speaks, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, 04/15/23, Ushered guests to their ticketed seat numbers in the auditorium, assisted with tear down at the end of the event
• Wedding Planning & Coordinating, East Earl, PA & Lynchburg, VA, 08/25/23 - 09/02/23, Planning: Found vendors that fit couples needs and fit within budget, created vision boards and other helpful documents, kept track of moving details within planning department, worked with the bride and groom to ensure everything was what they were looking for, searched for decorations and supplies for wedding. Set Up & Rehearsal Day: Assisted with decorating the venue, ran errands before wedding for any last-minute details, ran through the ceremony & reception timeline with the wedding party, placed party where they needed to be and ran practice walks. Day Of: Assisted with last-minute set up tasks, checked in with bride and groom, followed timeline and made sure all events happen according to timeline, worked with vendors to ensure they knew what was happening, when and where, made sure everyone knew what was happening and where and when, adapted to timeline as needed, assisted family with tear down
• Hall of Fame, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, 09/08/23, Refreshed ice in all drinkware prior to the event, prepared guest tables by arranging tableware, linens, and centerpieces according to event specifications, maintained dining area appearance by clearing used plates throughout the event, ensured guest hydration and maintained beverage availability by actively
• LU Presidential Inauguration Event, Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, VA, 10/26/23, Refreshed ice in all drinkware prior to the event, prepared guest tables by arranging tableware, linens, and centerpieces according to event specifications, set plated food on table prior to the event, maintained dining area appearance by clearing used plates throughout the event, ensured guest hydration and maintained beverage availability by actively, assisted with tear down and clearing of tables and dining area
• Pop Up Shop & Maker’s Market, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, 12/01/23 - 12/02/23, Created a business and product to sell at the market, social media market posts every week to promote product and event, set up table and prepared for event