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Claire Vondenkamp

Beaverton,OR

Summary

I am a college student with a background in event planning, marketing, merchandising, and communication. I am passionate about using my creative skills to design and plan entertaining events.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

University Of Portland Campus Program Board
07.2023 - Current

- Manage a budget of over $250,000 for fall and spring student events.
- Hire and direct a team of 10 event coordinators.
- Work with coordinators to plan a full year of student event programming.
- Serve on the Executive Board of the Associated Students of the University of Portland.
- Create and design events with over 2,000 student attendees.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, handle insurance, direct security meetings, and lead events on-site.

Dance Coordinator

University Of Portland Campus Program Board
08.2021 - 05.2023

- Manage a $60,000 budget for University of Portland's fall and spring events.

- Hire and coordinate vendors and performers such as security, cleaners, photo booths, and catering companies.

- Design themes and decorations to make the events engaging and aesthetic.

Wedding Planning Assistant

Bridal Bliss
06.2023 - 08.2023

- Assist and provide insight on detailing and set-up.
- Assist the Lead Planner and Venue Coordinator with planning, coordinating, and executing high-end wedding ceremonies and events.
- Attend wedding rehearsals and venue walkthrough.
- Provide assistance the week of the event for pick-up of rentals, décor, etc.

Peer Health Educator

University Of Portland Wellness Center
01.2022 - Current

- Outreach to different organizations on campus for collaborations.

- Collaborate with clubs to plan themed "wellness weeks", "wellness days", and informational tables.
- Work collaboratively with a team of 4 to handle all Wellness Center Programming.


Education

BS - Organizational Communication, Fine Arts

UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND
Portland, OR
05.2024

Skills

  • Point of sale systems (Quickbooks, Lightspeed)
  • Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel
  • Powerpoint)
  • Google applications (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets
  • Classroom)
  • Wix website creator
  • Canva
  • Video editing software (Imovie, Youtube Editor)
  • Event production and management
  • Budgeting
  • Vendor management
  • Leadership skills

Affiliations

Member, Mehling Hall Council. Vice President, Shipstad Hall Council. Member, Sophomore Orientation Planning. Member, Student Activities Hiring Committee. 2022-2023 Campus Program Board Member of the Year.

Timeline

Director

University Of Portland Campus Program Board
07.2023 - Current

Wedding Planning Assistant

Bridal Bliss
06.2023 - 08.2023

Peer Health Educator

University Of Portland Wellness Center
01.2022 - Current

Dance Coordinator

University Of Portland Campus Program Board
08.2021 - 05.2023

BS - Organizational Communication, Fine Arts

UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND
Claire Vondenkamp