Jessica Buchanan
Avonmore,PA
Summary
Business Administration graduate with a focus on Event Planning and Management. Gained practical experience coordinating logistics for large events through university organizations, internships, and volunteer work. Currently working as an AI Annotator, developing attention to detail and strong process skills that translate well to event operations. Motivated to apply my organizational and communication abilities to support a convention center's event team and help ensure smooth, successful events.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
General AI Annotator
RWS Data Services LLC
07.2024 - Current
- Applied detailed analysis to tasks and executed guideline-compliant decisions
- Communicate via Teams
- Utilization of Citrix communication analysis development
- Transcribed and processed audio files to support speech recognition and natural language processing (NLP) systems
- Provided feedback to improve annotation guidelines, workflows, and internal tooling
- Contributed to the development of training datasets used for natural language understanding (NLU), computer vision, and speech recognition tasks
Student Affairs Office Assistant
Pennsylvania Western University
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Responded to emails and phone calls, delivering timely and professional communication to students and staff
- Assisted with planning, organizing, and promoting campus events, workshops, and orientation programs
- Maintained confidential student records in compliance with FERPA and university policies
- Collaborated with Student Affairs staff to ensure smooth daily operations and consistent service delivery
- Maintained inventory of office and event supplies, proactively reordering to ensure continuous availability
Event Coordination Internship
Oak View Group 360 at Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Administrative tasks PowerPoint Excel Word offsite assignments
- Supported venue coordination including setup, catering, and AV/technical requirements to ensure smooth event delivery
- Helped develop and distribute event materials such as agendas, invitations, and on-site signage
- Assisted with attendee registration and provided on-site event management support
- Researched and evaluated potential venues and suppliers to support event logistics planning
- Provided administrative support including calendar management, meeting coordination, and documentation preparation
- Engaged in direct client communication to understand event needs and provide timely support
- Gained exposure to contract writing, CAD software, and catering logistics
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files, spreadsheets, and reports to ensure accurate document control and easy retrieval
Business and Event Coordination Internship
The Rock Kiski Valley Church and Apollo Free Methodist Church
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in event planning and event execution for community outreach
- Coordinated event logistics, including venue setup, volunteer scheduling, and resource distribution to optimize operational efficiency
- Developed and distributed outreach materials such as flyers, newsletters, and social media campaigns to enhance event visibility
- Monitored and tracked event budgets to support budget oversight and responsible use of organizational funds
- Collected and analyzed community feedback to support post-event reporting and program evaluation
- Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving skills by responding to dynamic challenges during event execution
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Business and Commerce – Event Planning and Management, GIS Technologies
Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA05.2024
Skills
- Operational Coordination
- Pre-Event Briefing & Post-Event Wrap-Up
- Emergency & Last-Minute Change Management
- Client Communication & Consultation
- Agenda & Function Planning
- Risk Management & Safety Compliance
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Event Documentation & Record Keeping
- Independent & Team-Oriented Work
- Adaptable and committed to continuous learning and growth
RELEVANT COURSE WORK - PennWest University, 2024-25:
- Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis Financial Modeling
- Analysis Applied Data Analysis for Business
- Business Analytics for Big Data
- Geo-Business
- Emergency Management
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
- Human Trafficking 101: Awareness and Education, Pennwest California, PA
- -Planned -Implemented -Evaluated
- American Meteorological Society Conference 2023- Denver, CO
Timeline
General AI Annotator
RWS Data Services LLC
07.2024 - Current
Event Coordination Internship
Oak View Group 360 at Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex
05.2023 - 07.2023
Business and Event Coordination Internship
The Rock Kiski Valley Church and Apollo Free Methodist Church
05.2022 - 08.2022
Student Affairs Office Assistant
Pennsylvania Western University
08.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Business and Commerce – Event Planning and Management, GIS Technologies
Pennsylvania Western University
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