Joce Isabel
Menlo Park,CA
Summary
I have a background in planning both large and small events and in fundraising for various causes as well as experience working with children and an in-depth knowledge of early childhood education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner/Home Decor Specialist
Self-employeed
Menlo Park, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinated and managed vendors for events, ensuring all vendor requirements were met in a timely fashion.
- Developed detailed event plans and timelines to ensure successful execution of events.
- Scheduled and attended pre-event meetings with clients to discuss event details and objectives.
- Created floor plans, seating arrangements, and other visuals as needed for each event.
- Organized catering services by selecting menu items, negotiating prices, ordering food and beverages, setting up buffet areas.
- Developed relationships with vendors in order to secure discounts or special offers when possible.
Early Childhood Educator
Homeschool
Menlo Park, CA
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children of various ages, abilities and learning styles.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Created and managed all types of events and field trips.
Stay at Home Mom
N/A
Menlo Park, CA
05.2014 - 06.2021
- Decided to step away from the workforce to stay at home with my boys after giving birth.
Program Specialist
Stella & Dot
San Bruno, CA
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Analyzed data from surveys, interviews and focus groups to inform program activities.
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
- Designed and created stylist handbook for company.
- Worked closely with stylists by creating creative solutions to problem solve and mediate.
- Compiled reports summarizing progress of stylists’ goals and objectives.
- Identified opportunities for improvements in existing processes or policies related to stylist services.
- Organized workshops, seminars, conferences and other special events for stylists.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12-2021
Skills
- Event Planning, Marketing and Execution
- Fundraising
- Client Relationship Development
- Client Relations
- Planning and Organization
- Project Management
- Administration
- Detail Oriented, Creative and Resourceful
Timeline
Event Planner/Home Decor Specialist
Self-employeed
06.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Homeschool
01.2019 - 06.2021
Stay at Home Mom
N/A
05.2014 - 06.2021
Program Specialist
Stella & Dot
01.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona