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Kaylyne Ford

Monroe,MI

Summary

Ambitious and results-driven professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and fostering collaborative environments. Adept at managing multiple responsibilities in fast-paced settings, with a strong focus on efficiency, organization, and continuous improvement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Event Coordinator

King of Budz Cannabis Company
07.2023 - Current
  • Organized and executed large-scale corporate events for 500+ attendees, ensuring smooth logistics and optimal guest experiences.
  • Cultivated strong vendor relationships to secure sponsorships for corporate parties, providing exclusive product perks for staff.
  • Coordinated event sponsorships for high-profile events including Toledo Pride, Detroit Pride, Arts Beats and Eats, Michigan City Boat Races, County Fairs, and Hash Bash.
  • Led guerrilla street marketing initiatives at major events such as Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade, Detroit Tigers Opening Day, Lions Football Games, and Detroit Movement Festival, engaging 5,000-10,000 attendees per day with promotional materials and call-back coupons.
  • Planned and executed in-store holiday events, overseeing entertainment, vendors, and food trucks, while managing vendor relations and securing necessary city permits.
  • Showcased company culture through thoughtfully planned events that resonated with targeted audiences.

Executive Assistant

King of Budz Cannabis Company
07.2023 - Current
  • Played a key role in the successful opening of three company locations by coordinating and leading comprehensive staff training across all roles, developing updated training documents and onboarding activities for new employees.
  • Utilized QuickBooks to create and manage purchase orders across six company locations, ensuring streamlined procurement processes.
  • Managed company checks and credit card transactions, ensuring timely payments to staff, vendors, and suppliers. As well as processing travel expenses and reimbursements for the executive team.
  • Developed product training materials for two in-house product lines, educating 500+ staff members across multiple locations.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.


Computer Technician Level 1

Monroe Public Schools
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided technical support for district devices, including iPads, Dell Chromebooks, and HP Chromebooks, during state testing and school events across a 12 building school district.
  • Managed systems such as PowerSchool, Incident IQ, Google Admin, Apple School Manager, FileWave, and Microsoft applications, overseeing device tracking, repairs, and purchases.
  • Performed device repairs, including replacing LCD screens, mother/daughter boards, speakers, batteries, ports, and jacks.
  • Delivered excellent customer service, responding to help desk inquiries and resolving technical issues for district staff and students.

Sales Representative

Michigan Pure Painting, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Demonstrated product knowledge and negotiation skills during in-home client estimates, achieving over $650K in sales in a 9 month period.
  • Managed customer relationships using Salesforce CRM, tracking sales, revenues, deposits, and client communications.
  • Effectively utilized time management skills to meet sales targets, consistently exceeding expectations in a competitive environment.
  • Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing, Professional Sales

The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
12.2023

High School -

Monroe High School
Monroe, MI
01.2019

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Vendor management
  • Budget management
  • Project management
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Training development
  • Marketing initiatives
  • Time management

Certification

  • Microsoft Word and Excel Certified
  • Google Level 1 & 2 Certified
  • Proficient in Leaf Link, QuickBooks, Google Sheets, Google Calendar

Timeline

Corporate Event Coordinator

King of Budz Cannabis Company
07.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant

King of Budz Cannabis Company
07.2023 - Current

Computer Technician Level 1

Monroe Public Schools
03.2023 - 12.2023

Sales Representative

Michigan Pure Painting, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2023

High School -

Monroe High School

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing, Professional Sales

The University of Toledo
Kaylyne Ford