Versatile collaborative professional known for planning and managing events with consistent successful outcomes. Organized and service-oriented, an organized, natural, reliable leader working as part of a team to get things done.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Events and Activities Director
Pruitt Health
Raleigh, NC
08.2021 - 06.2026
Managed employees including onboarding and training
Spearheaded inbound marketing
Managed the budget
Planned and managed events and activities
Salesperson
Parker Honda
Morehead City, NC
01.2018 - 12.2018
Fielded incoming customers and warm calls to solicit business
Led clients through the buying process
Sold products through identifying needs and wants
Closed deals
Office Manager
Beaufort Historical Association
Beaufort, NC
03.2016 - 08.2017
Supported everyone in the office
Planned community events
Recruited and managed volunteers
Assisted in marketing and communications
Performed administrative duties
Bartender
The Standard Hotel
New York, NY
02.2010 - 01.2012
Welcomed customers and helped create a vibrant environment
Helped plan drink menus
Mixed and served drinks; served food
Cleaned stations and handled cash and card transactions
As well as other hospitality jobs (March 2002 – December 2006)
<ul>
<li>Provided administrative support to three Front Office principals, ensuring seamless operations during absences.</li>
<li>Managed principal’s calendar, resolving scheduling conflicts and organizing meetings, events, and travel arrangements.</li>
<li>Acted as liaison with Agency senior leaders to gather briefing materials and background documents.</li>
<li>Coordinated logistics for executive team events, including conferences and retreats, enhancing overall efficiency.</li>
<li>Directed various support activities for high-level meetings and agency programs for distinguished visitors.</li>
<li>Collaborated with the Director of Scheduling to manage long- and short-term calendar of events.</li>
<li>Maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive information and prioritizing communications for senior executives.</li>
</ul> at United States Agency of International Development (USAID)<ul>
<li>Provided administrative support to three Front Office principals, ensuring seamless operations during absences.</li>
<li>Managed principal’s calendar, resolving scheduling conflicts and organizing meetings, events, and travel arrangements.</li>
<li>Acted as liaison with Agency senior leaders to gather briefing materials and background documents.</li>
<li>Coordinated logistics for executive team events, including conferences and retreats, enhancing overall efficiency.</li>
<li>Directed various support activities for high-level meetings and agency programs for distinguished visitors.</li>
<li>Collaborated with the Director of Scheduling to manage long- and short-term calendar of events.</li>
<li>Maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive information and prioritizing communications for senior executives.</li>
</ul> at United States Agency of International Development (USAID)