Jennifer McCoy
Waconia,MN
Summary
Results-driven Event Coordinator proficient in end-to-end event management, from concept development to post-event evaluations. Strong background in securing vendor agreements, managing budgets, and ensuring seamless logistics to maximize event impact and attendee satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Hospice Of Southern Illinois
Belleville, IL
08.2017 - 08.2024
- Planned and organized events for patient and family support programs to enhance engagement.
- Coordinated logistics for community outreach events and educational workshops to optimize participation.
- Managed vendor relationships, securing competitive pricing and compliance with regulations.
- Trained volunteers on event procedures, ensuring effective engagement strategies were implemented.
- Facilitated communication between departments, streamlining collaboration during event execution.
- Developed event themes and concepts aligned with client goals for successful outcomes.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to measure success against objectives and gather feedback.
- Implemented marketing strategies across social media and print to maximize event attendance.
Assistant Manager
Talbots
Frontenac, MO
07.2007 - 07.2017
- Assistant managerof daily store operations and team performance.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Developed staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Trained new employees on customer service standards and company policies.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained inventory levels and organized stockroom for efficient access.
- Coordinated visual merchandising to enhance product presentation and sales.
Education
Business Administration
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX, USABusiness Administration, Fashion merchandising
William Woods College
Fulton, MO, USASkills
- Logistics coordination
- Event marketing
- Sponsorship development
- Financial oversight and reporting
- Registration management
- Community outreach
- Promotional material design
- New business development
- Contract and vendor negotiation skills
- Onsite execution
- Schedule management
- Performance evaluation
- Training and mentoring
- Strong team leader
- Effective communication
- Events planning trends
- Revenue generation
- Fundraising
- Event execution
Community Service
- Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, committee member, marketing and development
- Big Brothers Big Sisters, Public Relations committee member. Headed Gala's and fund raisers.
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Hospice Of Southern Illinois
08.2017 - 08.2024
Assistant Manager
Talbots
07.2007 - 07.2017
Business Administration
Sam Houston State University
Business Administration, Fashion merchandising
William Woods College