Overview
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Education
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Dakota Kaloustian

Sandy Springs,GA

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Coordinator, Presidential Events

Kennesaw State University
12.2023 - Current
  • Planned and executed high-profile university events, ensuring seamless coordination of logistics, schedules, and programming.
  • Developed detailed event timelines and project plans for multiple events simultaneously.
  • Engaged with prominent donors, community leaders, college deans, and university cabinet members to ensure a high level of hospitality and satisfaction during events.

Chief Lead

Night Owl - Kennesaw State University
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Directed daily operation of Night Owl, Kennesaw State University's student organization within the Department of Event and Venue Management.
  • Managed 11 event and venue operation teams, including 11 direct reports, and oversaw 150 event staff.
  • Created an Alumni Leadership Council through a partnership with the university's Alumni Association to execute organization initiatives.
  • Led organization through over 200 events across Kennesaw State University including two campuses, Fifth Third Stadium, and KSU Center

Preschool Teacher

East Cobb Prep
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted and supervised 20 children through school day.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Front Desk Manager

Bounce U
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements and performance strategies.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.

Education

BBA - Business Management

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
12.2025

Skills

  • Computer Aided Design - CAD
  • Event Management System - EMS
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project Management
  • Team leadership and coaching

Certification

  • International Association of Venue Managers

Trained Crowd Manager - August 2023

  • TEAM Coalition

Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management Training - March 2022

Timeline

Event Coordinator, Presidential Events

Kennesaw State University
12.2023 - Current

Chief Lead

Night Owl - Kennesaw State University
01.2022 - 12.2023

Preschool Teacher

East Cobb Prep
11.2020 - 06.2021

Front Desk Manager

Bounce U
09.2017 - 03.2020

BBA - Business Management

Kennesaw State University
Dakota Kaloustian