KENNEY MARTIN
Coconut Creek
Summary
Dynamic event, operations, and nonprofit program professional with over five years of experience in planning and executing large-scale events, fundraising initiatives, and community programs. Expertise in managing budgets, vendors, staff teams, donor relationships, and high-profile stakeholders while consistently achieving revenue goals and meeting tight deadlines. Recognized for collaborative leadership and exceptional communication skills, thriving in fast-paced, high-visibility environments. Committed to driving impactful results through strategic planning and innovative solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
Roots and Wings
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinate logistics for community literacy programs and school partnership events, ensuring smooth setup, scheduling, and communication with 20+ site coordinators.
- Support planning and execution of large-scale community events and donation drives, including material distribution, registration, and post-event reporting.
- Manage outreach communication to schools and nonprofit partners, maintaining accuracy and consistency across multiple program files and deadlines.
- Assist in event budgeting, vendor coordination, and purchasing to ensure cost-effective operations aligned with organizational goals.
- Oversee scheduling, reminders, and follow-ups to ensure participation and compliance with program requirements before event deadlines.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop engaging promotional materials and track event metrics for continuous improvement.
- Serve as a key liaison between internal staff and external partners, fostering strong relationships through professional communication and responsive support.
- Utilize spreadsheets, Google Workspace, and project tracking tools to organize event data, budgets, and school submissions efficiently.
Operation Specialist
City of Orlando
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw event operations that ranged from small community fundraisers to concerts with over 20,000 attending where I delegated tasks to my team of 8+ to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
- Promoted employee engagement efforts by organizing team-building activities such as employee luncheons and feedback to consistently improve culture and employee retention.
- Specialized in the care of VIP and Celebrity individuals who attended events at the Kia Center, improved customer satisfaction by ensuring every need of the individual was met which resulted in return visits by individuals.
Security Supervisor
Andy Frain Security
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments monitoring entry of 500+ guests while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs to ensure safety of all individuals.
- Led a team of 15+ security officers and managed scheduling to ensure sufficient security was present for nightly events.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement strategies to mitigate security risks including efficient zoning patterns that decreased non-coverage by 25%.
Amazon Logistics
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Optimized business operations by tracking key performance metrics and applying analytics tools to drive continuous improvement.
- Cultivated strong client relationships and enhanced engagement through strategic use of social media.
- Led cross-functional projects from concept to execution, demonstrating strong leadership and initiative.
Lead Admissions Counselor
Everglades University
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Led a team of admissions counselors to exceed quarterly and annual enrollment goals through strategic outreach and personalized recruitment initiatives.
- Increased student enrollment by over 70% year-over-year by implementing data-driven follow-up systems and optimizing lead conversion strategies.
- Conducted individual and group presentations to prospective students, parents, and community partners, clearly communicating program benefits and career outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new admissions staff on CRM systems, compliance procedures, and effective communication techniques to improve team productivity.
- Collaborated with academic and financial aid departments to streamline the enrollment process and ensure a seamless student onboarding experience.
- Managed daily admissions operations, including lead tracking, call campaigns, and progress reporting to the Campus Director.
- Developed community relationships through college fairs, partnership events, and virtual information sessions to strengthen brand awareness and referral networks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2024
Skills
Event Planning & Execution
Fundraising Events & Campaigns
Signature & Community Events
Donor & Sponsor Relations
VIP & Guest Experience Management
Third-Party Facility Rentals
Program & Event Budgeting
Revenue Tracking & Goal Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Managed and organized events for over 20 locations throughout South Florida.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Links
@Nomadik_KM
Timeline
Program Assistant
Roots and Wings
07.2025 - Current
Lead Admissions Counselor
Everglades University
01.2024 - 01.2025
Operation Specialist
City of Orlando
01.2022 - 01.2024
Security Supervisor
Andy Frain Security
01.2022 - 12.2024
Amazon Logistics
11.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida