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Christina Craig

Mount Airy,NC

Summary

Dedicated and proactive Program Coordinator with a proven ability to adapt swiftly to new challenges. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and excels in building lasting relationships with clients and team members. Committed to fostering positive environments through empathy, effective communication, and creative programming, ensuring meaningful experiences for children. Recognized for high productivity and exceptional time management abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Coordinator

Town of Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain, NC
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated diverse, family-friendly community gatherings with an emphasis on children's programming. Dinosaurs on Main, and the Pilot Express are two examples. The Pilot Express was awarded Best Community Outreach in 2024 by the NC Association of Festivals and Events.
  • Managed on-site event staff and volunteers, providing training and supervision to ensure high levels of service.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure appropriate resources were available for events.
  • Followed local regulations for events and obtained necessary permits.
  • Facilitated post-event evaluations with clients and internal teams, gathering feedback to inform future event planning.
  • Managed event budgets, ensuring all events were delivered within financial constraints.
  • Developed and maintained event timelines, ensuring all tasks were completed on schedule.
  • Documented events with details in customer preferences, financial considerations and successes and failures.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety, and legal requirements, minimizing risk and liability.
  • Organized guest support services for guests to meet accommodation, transportation and service needs.
  • Maintained relationships with sponsors and other stakeholders in the community.
  • Monitored event activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and organizational policies.
  • Analyzed data collected from past events in order to identify areas that need improvement or adjustments.
  • Assisted in developing new ideas for future events that will bring more people into the community.
  • Resolved unexpected issues and emergencies during events, maintaining poise and ensuring participant satisfaction.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing key findings from each event for review by management.

Shop Owner

A Vintage View
Pilot Mountain, NC
09.2016 - 05.2021
  • Cultivated relationships with customers to promote repeat business.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure best prices for products.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement within existing processes.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Performed daily operations such as opening and closing the store, cashiering, stocking merchandise.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner while ensuring satisfaction at all times.
  • Kept team on track by assigning and supervising activities and giving constructive feedback.
  • Maintained records of sales, profits and losses within the store.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Schedule management
  • Decision-making
  • Meeting planning
  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Onsite execution
  • Attention to detail
  • Logistics management

Affiliations

  • Horseback riding
  • Spending quality time with my daughters and pets
  • Community Outreach

Accomplishments

  • Best Children's Programming for Dinosaurs on Main (NC Festivals & Events Association)
  • Best Community Outreach for the Pilot Express (NC Festivals & Events Association)
  • Event of the Year 2024 (NC Main Street)
  • Event Coordinator of the Year 2024 (NC Festivals & Events Association)

Timeline

Event Coordinator

Town of Pilot Mountain
10.2022 - 05.2024

Shop Owner

A Vintage View
09.2016 - 05.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

University of South Carolina
Christina Craig