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KELSEY ABBOTT

Olympic Valley,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Manager

Palisades Tahoe
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Coordinated with kitchen or catering staff on delivery, timing and service style of food.
  • Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
  • Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
  • Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
  • Produced detailed proposals for events to document timelines, suppliers and budgets.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
  • Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
  • Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
  • Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.

Educator

Lululemon Athletica
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisting guests on the sales floor and over the phone
  • Process customer transactions and maintain cash drawers
  • Merchandise and maintain the product to store standards
  • Assist with visual merchandising
  • Maintain inventory control every Sunday
  • Use sophisticated computer system involving cashier positions, inventory counts and running restock reports
  • Help guests out with questions, concerns, or complaints and how to deal with their complaints appropriately

Domestic Recruiter

Sun Valley Resort
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Develop and coordinates internal job posting
  • Coordinate participation in sets up a display and working at job fairs
  • Files and maintains employment records for future references
  • Builds relationships with external recruiters and employment agencies to identify and recruit candidates
  • Develops and maintains a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates
  • Builds relationships with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and skills
  • Creates budget and detailed plan for recruiting
  • Manages all H2B Visas and the process
  • Manage social media and job board postings for open positions

Volunteer Coordinator

Cascades Lakes Relays
03.2019 - 07.2021
  • Perform outreach to former and new volunteers to engage involvement in events in Oregon and Colorado
  • Organize 160 to 450 volunteers on event courses and communicate volunteer placement with Executive Race Director
  • Remain flexible and adjust volunteer assignments when needed
  • Communicate and build relationships with over 20 different volunteer groups and prioritize which groups go were

Paddle Club President

Oregon State University, Cascades
03.2019 - 06.2021
  • Outreach to students to participate in events
  • Plan and execute events
  • Provide leadership and direction to the club
  • Keep track of all financial responsibilities for the club
  • Pitch to the club organization ideas for the club, finances, and long-term goals
  • Find products that work well for events

Guest Services Associate

Mt Bachelor
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Communicated effectively with diverse populations of customers to ensure rules were followed
  • Welcome diverse populations with politeness and clear communication
  • Work with other team members to ensure everyone’s safety

Logistical Assistant

Oregon State University, Cascades
11.2018 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw community involvement meetings on campus to troubleshoot any issues during events and retrieve necessary items
  • Welcomed and checked-in community members at campus-sponsored events
  • Help with room set-up and organization to ensure event efficiency
  • Solved any problems that arose during events

Side Walker and Leader

Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center
01.2019 - 09.2021

Teaching Assistant

03.2018
  • Prepared lesson plans and presented on international travel experiences and the American culture
  • Taught lessons in English to classes of up to 30 kids in third and fourth-grade classrooms

Personal Travel

N/A
07.2009 - 01.2020
  • Norway, Sweden, Germany, Austria, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Japan, Indonesia, Burma, Croatia, Italy, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Australia, Canada, Slovenia, Switzerland, Portugal

CBXer, Bar
10.2018 - 05.2019

Customer Service Representative

Daintree Manor
04.2018 - 06.2018
  • Communicated effectively with diverse populations of customers to ensure satisfaction
  • Fully immersed and adapted to the rural culture of the country while living on-site at an eco-lodge bed and breakfast
  • Attention was detail was key when working with the customers

Personal Assistant

12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Directed bookings for 20+ events per month in hotels across the United States and Canada
  • Confirmed room reservations and accommodations for staff working the events
  • Created decisions on and finalized room diagrams and meal choices
  • Reviewed and adjusted contracts and communicated specifications with business owners using RFPs in Cvent

Study Abroad, Prague College
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Completed 14 credits focused on Business while residing in mixed housing with international students from all over the world
  • Developed cross-cultural skills and learned how to communicate across language barriers

Assistant Manager

Eurasian Interiors
01.2015 - 07.2017

Event Coordinator

Cornerstone Sonoma
05.2014 - 07.2017
  • Annual event sales and planning with clients such as Google, Merrill Lynch, and Sunset Magazine
  • Oversaw all aspects of event management from outreach and booking to execution and post-event wrap up
  • Established and maintained excellent rapport with potential and current clients communicating with 100-200 clients per month
  • Prepared multi-faceted budgets for clients and collaborated with the entire process, including but not limited to vendor selection, financial guidance, logistical support, and design conception
  • Keep track of all documentation for the event, from contracts to the beverage order
  • Negotiated terms with vendors while maintaining exemplary relationships
  • Reported on analytics and budget weekly and monthly
  • Monitored and developed team member performance through training, mentorship, and evaluation

Event Captain

Cornerstone Sonoma
05.2012 - 07.2017
  • Directed all on-site events and organized day-of logistics which included the creation of event summary and checklist, facility setup and maintenance, vendor check-in and setup, guest check-in, event flow/timeline management, shut down, and property lock-up
  • Conducted pre and post-event walkthroughs with vendors and wrote event summaries highlighting areas for improvement
  • Solve problems as they arose and deflate any issues that may have come up

Receptionist

Arroyo Veterinary Hospital
08.2012 - 05.2014

Manager

Sonoma Dog Camp
11.2004 - 07.2012

Track Ambassador

Sonoma Raceway
05.2010 - 05.2012

CPR Saturday Coordinator

Red Cross Santa Rosa
11.2009 - 06.2011

Volunteer Coordinator Assistant

Avon Walk
02.2009 - 07.2009
  • Solicited community members to engage volunteers for the 2-day annual walk
  • Collaborated in finalizing route, coordinating volunteer placement and information sessions
  • INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • Study Abroad, OSU-Cascades, Costa Rica December 2019
  • Participated in five homestays in five different cities across the country
  • Learned about the economy, culture, politics, and ecosystems of Costa Rica

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Leadership and Sustainability, Business and Organizational Leadership

Oregon State University
Cascades, OR

Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA

Skills

  • Setting Up Activities
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Stress Management
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Teacher Support and Collaboration
  • Creating Visual Displays
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Multicultural Awareness
  • Computer Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Preparing Instructional Materials
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Multimedia Presentations
  • Organizing and Distributing Materials
  • Instructor Support
  • Lesson Planning and Preparation
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Technical and Computer Proficiency
  • Inventory and Requisition of Instructional Materials
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable

Certification

Certified Wedding Planner, New York Institute of Art and Design February 2018 Certified English Language Teacher, TEFLON Training Program July 2017 All Seated Certification, All Seated July 2016 OLCC Certification January 2020

Timeline

Event Manager

Palisades Tahoe
08.2022 - Current

Educator

Lululemon Athletica
11.2021 - 12.2022

Domestic Recruiter

Sun Valley Resort
09.2021 - 11.2022

Guest Services Associate

Mt Bachelor
01.2021 - 03.2021

Volunteer Coordinator

Cascades Lakes Relays
03.2019 - 07.2021

Paddle Club President

Oregon State University, Cascades
03.2019 - 06.2021

Side Walker and Leader

Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center
01.2019 - 09.2021

Logistical Assistant

Oregon State University, Cascades
11.2018 - 01.2021

CBXer, Bar
10.2018 - 05.2019

Customer Service Representative

Daintree Manor
04.2018 - 06.2018

Teaching Assistant

03.2018

Personal Assistant

12.2017 - 05.2018

Study Abroad, Prague College
09.2017 - 03.2018

Assistant Manager

Eurasian Interiors
01.2015 - 07.2017

Event Coordinator

Cornerstone Sonoma
05.2014 - 07.2017

Receptionist

Arroyo Veterinary Hospital
08.2012 - 05.2014

Event Captain

Cornerstone Sonoma
05.2012 - 07.2017

Track Ambassador

Sonoma Raceway
05.2010 - 05.2012

CPR Saturday Coordinator

Red Cross Santa Rosa
11.2009 - 06.2011

Personal Travel

N/A
07.2009 - 01.2020

Volunteer Coordinator Assistant

Avon Walk
02.2009 - 07.2009

Manager

Sonoma Dog Camp
11.2004 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Leadership and Sustainability, Business and Organizational Leadership

Oregon State University

Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science

Santa Rosa Junior College

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