Emily Christensen
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Hands-on recent graduate with experience in academic discipline. Proven ability to create event timelines, coordinate vendors, and proactively resolve potential problems for seamless event execution. Excited to bring creativity, relationship building skills, and strong time management skills to a growing event planning company.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Assistant/Prep Cook
The Monument
Winchester, VA
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in the planning and execution of events, including scheduling vendors and venues.
- Organized event materials such as signage, decorations, catering supplies, and audio-visual equipment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and local laws during events.
- Provided customer service assistance before, during, and after events.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance for each event.
- Monitored event progress to identify potential risks or issues that could arise.
- Assisted in the development of promotional materials for events including flyers, posters, and digital content.
- Developed marketing strategies to increase awareness about upcoming events and promotions.
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
Winchester, VA
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of goods delivered and collected payments as required.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
Picker Packer
JCREW
Asheville, NC
06.2008 - 04.2009
- Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
- Verified accuracy of picked items by comparing them against pick list.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies used in picking process.
- Stocked shelves with incoming merchandise as needed.
- Operated warehouse machinery such as forklifts to move materials within the facility.
- Organized stock on shelves in an orderly fashion for efficient retrieval.
- Inspected and verified shipments for accuracy and quality assurance.
Clinical Technician
INOVA Fairfax HOSPITAL
Falls Church, VA
01.2007 - 07.2008
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks on patients for laboratory testing.
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care activities such as taking vital signs, administering medications, and recording patient information.
- Provided assistance to medical professionals with various medical procedures including injections, wound care and dressing changes.
- Prepared specimens for testing by centrifuging blood samples and performing other specimen processing tasks.
- Collected biological specimens from patients according to established protocols.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Monitored vital signs of critically ill patients and reported any abnormalities to the physician or nurse immediately.
- Performed EKG tests on patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Assisted in preparing equipment needed for surgical procedures as directed by surgeons or nurses.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on all laboratory equipment prior to use.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - EMT/Paramedic
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NCSkills
- Event Setup and Breakdown
- Strong Organization
- Food and Beverage Management
- Marketing knowledge
- Registration management
- Booth Installation
Timeline
Event Assistant/Prep Cook
The Monument
04.2024 - 06.2024
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
08.2023 - 01.2024
Picker Packer
JCREW
06.2008 - 04.2009
Clinical Technician
INOVA Fairfax HOSPITAL
01.2007 - 07.2008
Some College (No Degree) - EMT/Paramedic
Blue Ridge Community College