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Kyle Dearborne Wallingford

Wallingford,CT

Summary

Creative Entertainment Director with proven ability to deliver highly productive and efficient results in fast-paced environments. Specialize in event planning, talent management, and audience engagement strategies. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless execution of entertainment operations and memorable experiences for audiences.

Innovative Entertainment Director with background in managing diverse aspects of entertainment production and event planning. Experienced in conceptualizing, organizing, and executing large-scale events, providing world-class entertainment experiences for various audiences. Strengths include creative visioning, leadership skills, project management abilities, and strong collaboration capabilities. Previous roles resulted in increased audience engagement and positive feedback due to strategic planning and effective team coordination.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Entertainment Director

Shoprite Store
Wallingford, CT
05.2018 - Current
  • Organized and managed entertainment events for a variety of audiences.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure proper equipment, supplies, and services were provided for each event.
  • Developed promotional materials such as flyers, banners, and advertisements to promote upcoming events.
  • Scheduled performers for events and negotiated contracts with talent agents.

Customer Service Executive

Walmart
Branford, CT
10.2017 - Current
  • Responsible for the coordination and directions of the Maintenance Staff, Custodial Staff, Service Desk and all Front End Store employees
  • Responsible for the overall management of the store's funds
  • Top Selling Performer for Quarters 1 and 2 in 2023
  • One of the highest grossing Walmarts in CT
  • Customer Satisfaction is a main focus for this position
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professional attitude.

Academy Facilitator

Walmart
Wallingford, CT
05.2018 - 05.2020
  • Networked with other facilitators and Walmart Leaders to train and educate future employees for higher positions
  • Specialized in Front End
  • Put together Class Itinerary
  • Deliver the Class Content to the class (remote and in person)
  • Grading of completed class content
  • Guidance and support for employees
  • Taught Effective Leadership in the Workplace
  • Taught Front End Leadership Essentials
  • Taught Success within Success of Yourself

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communication, Advertising and Promotions

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
06.2021

Skills

  • Brand building
  • Multimedia coordination
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Marketing and promotion
  • Inventory Control
  • Event Promotion
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Public Speaking

Timeline

Academy Facilitator

Walmart
05.2018 - 05.2020

Entertainment Director

Shoprite Store
05.2018 - Current

Customer Service Executive

Walmart
10.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Communication, Advertising and Promotions

Southern Connecticut State University
Kyle Dearborne Wallingford