Kathleen McKinney
Forsyth,GA
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a proven track record in event planning and client relations, highlighted by a successful tenure at Hollywood Farms. Excelled in marketing and public speaking, significantly enhancing event experiences. Board Certified Geriatric PT with a specialty in Fall Prevention, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and reliability.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Bibb County, UGA Extension Office
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Total 88 volunteer hours
- Earned Certification as Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (July 27th, 2024)
Wedding Venue Coordinator/Event Planner
Hollywood Farms
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed , marketed, and hosted venue tours, engagement photos, and weddings along with my sister, Holly Broyles, at our family farm, Hollywood Farms.
- Helped coordinate staff assignments, contributing to a well-organized, professional, and smoothly-run operation.
- Helped conduct regular inventory checks on available equipment and resources essential for successful events.
- Liaised with wedding vendors such as florists, caterers, and audiovisual teams for smooth integration of services during each event.
- Addressed client concerns promptly, fostering trust in the quality of service provided at the venue.
- Designed small and large floral arrangements and mixed container pots around the venue, appropriate for the season and individual events.
- Developed and expanded perennial gardens to add seasonal color around fences and foundation plantings
- Facilitated a new boxwood garden design a local landscaper, as well as irrigation installment on most new plant material by a local irrigation company.
Physical Therapist
Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hospital
07.1991 - 01.2023
- Board Certified Geriatric PT (2018-current), specializing in Fall Prevention and Parkinson's patients.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport with them and their families to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Provided evidence-based community Fall Prevention programs at the Wellness Center and Rehabilitation Hospital as well as in the community per request.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA06-1991
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-1989
Skills
- Client relations strength
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Public Speaking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Event Planning
- Professionalism
- Public relations
- Marketing and promotion
- Service referrals
- Volunteer Management
Timeline
Volunteer
Bibb County, UGA Extension Office
04.2024 - 11.2024
Wedding Venue Coordinator/Event Planner
Hollywood Farms
03.2023 - 09.2024
Physical Therapist
Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hospital
07.1991 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Auburn University
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