Jodi Carlton
Dallas,TX
Summary
I love a party! I also love an event of any kind - give me a theme or even the 'vibe' you are going for, and I will make it happen! I also really enjoy young adults, and I revel in learning about their plans for their futures. To be able to talk with young adults in this exciting, yet stressful, transition into a new phase of life sounds very exciting and interesting to me. The fact that I can communicate with future leaders while having a meet-and-greet at the same time is even better!
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduation Parent Coordinator
The Covenant School
Dallas, Texas
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Organized and executed graduation pre-party rooms for graduates, speakers, teachers and choral members including food, decorations and all needed graduation caps and gowns.
- Hired and coordinated choral director, organist, pianist and other speakers for two graduation ceremonies and receptions.
- Secured new location and re-worked entire graduation ceremony including proper spacing and masking for families, graduates and staff for 2020 graduation ceremony in June of 2020.
- Ensured 50 graduates were in-line, dressed properly and ready for ceremony on time.
Spiritual Director
Self-Employed
Dallas, Texas
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Completed Three Year Spiritual Direction/Contemplative Prayer Course through HeartPaths, International.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Led and participated in programs such as contemplative prayer, women's prayer weekends and silent retreats.
- Demonstrated deep listening, respect and encouragement to clients on monthly basis.
- Completed 10 page research paper on Suffering vs. Success with regards to American Spirituality.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities
Parent Teacher Foundation President
The Covenant School
Dallas, Texas
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Slated 120 parent volunteer positions for 2018/2019 school year.
- Leading 10 person board, oversaw all volunteers and leaders in assuring each event was completed and in budget.
- Encouraged staff and school faculty monthly through special events.
- Liaison between faculty, staff and families encouraging direct communication through personal and professional disagreements.
Parent Teacher Foundation Vice President
The Covenant School
Dallas, Texas
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Created and established new closet and floor spaces for volunteer and school-wide events materials to be housed for ease of use.
- Created first-ever budget for Hospitality Department of school-wide events.
- Planned and executed 5-10 events yearly including New Mom's Coffees and school award programs and/or chapels.
- Established performance goals and evaluations for each member of Parent Teacher Foundation.
- Led operational team in creation, layout and printing of schoolwide directory.
Parent Teacher Foundation, Hospitality and Events
The Covenant School
Dallas, Texas
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with various team members to service food, beverages and welcome tables for Open House events, recruiting events, graduation ceremonies, chapel ceremonies and other needed events throughout school year.
- Procured and assisted in designing school logo cups and napkins to be used at many recruiting events.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by organizing volunteers to celebrate each and every staff members during their birthday month.
- Greeted and assisted 50-60 guests twice yearly for school tours and coordinated and trained 10 volunteers for each event.
Special Events Coordinator
Carlton-Bates Company
Little Rock, Arkansas
09.1998 - 10.2003
- Coordinated schedules, layouts and activities for all types of events including smaller. upper management weekends to large industry trade shows several times each year.
- Resolved issues with service providers and inventory vendors to produce smooth events.
- Traveled to all 26 company locations to interview employees to allow employees to feel connected to each other.
- Created interesting quarterly videos sent out company-wide showing different personalities of team-members across America.
- Greeted patrons and participants at large and small events industry-wide in cities across United States.
- Facilitated communication between internal events personnel and external vendors to quickly resolve any conflicts or concerns
- Supervised staff during events and maintained efficient performance
- Greeted patrons and participants at events to guide guests to locations and answer questions
Education
BBA - Marketing And Entrepreneurship
Baylor University
Waco, Texas05.1998
Skills
- File management
- Self-Motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Leadership
- Cultural Awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Graduation Parent Coordinator
The Covenant School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Parent Teacher Foundation President
The Covenant School
03.2018 - 08.2019
Parent Teacher Foundation Vice President
The Covenant School
03.2017 - 03.2018
Spiritual Director
Self-Employed
08.2016 - 03.2020
Parent Teacher Foundation, Hospitality and Events
The Covenant School
03.2015 - 03.2017
Special Events Coordinator
Carlton-Bates Company
09.1998 - 10.2003
BBA - Marketing And Entrepreneurship
Baylor University
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