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KOBI CALHOUN

Executive Assitant/Event Coordinator
San Jose,CA

Summary

My name is Kobi Calhoun and I am a motivated recent graduate of the Lincoln University of PA with a degree in Mass Communications. I am an ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level executive assistant or event coordinator position to help launch my career while achieving company goals. While at school, I have had the success in leading campus and community marketing campaigns and planning and hosting campus-wide events. As a candidate, I would describe myself as organized, dependable, creative and persistent with success at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude while maintaining a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Bringing hands-on experience and success in helping plan special events from start to finish and competent in managing relations, scheduling and project management.

Overview

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Year of professional experience

4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Campus Activities Board Lincoln University, Philadelphia, PA

Event Coordinator
2019.01 - 2021.12 (2 years & 11 months)

Job overview

  • Collaborated with the Event Coordinator to train all 75 organization directors and 13 Greek/social fellowship organization directors on the university’s event programming process
  • Planned each of the six (6) Presidential Circle Meetings where the training took place
  • Provided ideas for the 75+ directors to assist them in designing events for their own club as a part of a “think-tank” activity designed for them to develop creative ideas for their organizations
  • Approved all organizations and social fellowships different event ideas
  • Created schedules for when events for each organization where being taken placed
  • Directed my own organizations events such as fashion shows, parties, panelist discussions, and game events
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.

Bobby Pen Creative Virtual

Public Relations Intern
2021.04 - 2021.10 (6 months)

Job overview

  • Learn how to write pitches and press releases
  • Assist in writing press releases and media alerts
  • Participate in campaigns to raise client brand and product awareness with press and influencer outreach
  • Built media kits in support of specific strategic initiatives.
  • Prepared social media posts and videos with eye for viral content strategies.


Ethos Educational Group

Intern
2020.10 - 2021.05 (7 months)

Job overview

  • Helped edit presentations to receive sponsorship
  • Participated in giving out topic discussions for the “Ethos Village Webinar” sessions
  • Reviewed new promotional content and gave feedback
  • Developed social media strategy templates for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
  • Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.

The Driving Force

Intern
2021.02 - 2021.04 (2 months)

Job overview

  • Engaged in various activities taught by professional automotive journalists, publishers and seasoned media producers
  • Learned how to promote and market competencies through brand creation
  • Pitched celebrity brand ambassador collaboration to Audi of America
  • Developed social media strategy templates for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment Virtual Academy

Internship Student
2020.10 - 2020.12 (2 months)

Job overview

  • Participated in meeting with members of the Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment
  • Met top executives who shared how they got into the sports world
  • Over 200 applicants applied and only 50 where admitted into the program

Varsity League Student, Lincoln University, PA

Basketball Coordinator
2017.09 - 2020.03 (2 years & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Organized and managed the annual Frank Jacobs All-Star Basketball Game twice
  • Recruited 16 players for each game and operated a photo shoot and designed uniforms for each
  • Arranged for a DJ to provide entertainment throughout the game
  • Provided Halftime entertainment activity for each game
  • Contacted referees
  • Promoted program and department on social media.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
  • Conducted site visits, artist walkthrough and other pre-event meetings with third parties to explain event objectives, site restrictions and performance expectations.
  • Led efforts to conceive, develop and execute thematically aligned entertainment programming.

Education

Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA

Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communications
2017.08 - 2021.12 (4 years & 4 months)

University Overview



  • Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
  • Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Member of Sarai Sisters
  • Member of Varsity League
  • Member of Queens Living Through Legacy
  • Elected to secretary position for In Our Own Voice Reproductive Agenda in 2019-2020
  • Elected to Vice President and Co-Creative Director for P.U.M.P Legacy Modeling Organization in Fall 2019-Spring 2020
  • Elected to secretary position for S.T.A.R.S (Sisters That Are Respected Seriously) in Spring 2020-Fall 2021
  • Awarded Lincoln University Woman of the Year 2020-2021
  • Dean's List Fall 2020-Spring 2020


Skills

    Meeting planning

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Software

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Excel Sheets

Google Sheets

Social Media

WordPress

Mailchimp

Canva

Interests

Sports and Entertainment

Event Coordination

Artist Management

Athlete Management

Social Media

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Quote

"If your always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be"
Maya Angelou

Timeline

Public Relations Intern
Bobby Pen Creative Virtual
2021.04 - 2021.10 (6 months)
Intern
The Driving Force
2021.02 - 2021.04 (2 months)
Intern
Ethos Educational Group
2020.10 - 2021.05 (7 months)
Internship Student
Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment Virtual Academy
2020.10 - 2020.12 (2 months)
Event Coordinator
Campus Activities Board Lincoln University
2019.01 - 2021.12 (2 years & 11 months)
Basketball Coordinator
Varsity League Student, Lincoln University
2017.09 - 2020.03 (2 years & 6 months)
Lincoln University
Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communications
2017.08 - 2021.12 (4 years & 4 months)
KOBI CALHOUNExecutive Assitant/Event Coordinator