Kyndall Bennett
Morrisville,NC
Summary
Accomplished Event Professional well-versed in running programming in high-stress environments. Experience working in the world of collegiate athletic events at a D1 instituion.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Meeting Manager
BCD Meeting And Events
05.2024 - Current
- Planning lead on meetings working with major pharmaceutical clients
- Collaborate with internal partners, BCD travel, and external vendors to execute small scale meetings and assist on large conferences of up to 1500 attendees
- Build, maintain, and monitor event budgets
- Negotiate vendor contracts
- Communicate effectively with hotel, transportation, air travel, and other vendors to ensure event execution
- Partner with team members to craft communication for attendee communications and registration websites
Athletic Camps Coordinator
Appalachian State University
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Work directly with Internal and external coaches to create events from their Inception to execution. This Includes: Meeting with clients to discuss event logistics, developing a program budget, creating and signing off on event contracts, creating registration forms through Iris, and coordinating any on-site needs/rentals
- Serving as the primary liaison on behalf of clients with campus partners such as University Housing, Dining Services, Parking & Traffic, Motorpool, UREC, and all other campus entities needed to have a successful event experience
- Serving as Point of Communication for all registration and program related questions from participants on behalf of coaching staff
- Manage all registration forms and numbers to keep clients updated on event attendance leading up to the event.
- Place orders for any necessary materials on behalf of clients prior to camp starting
- Ensure events are maintaining compliance with the University and the State of North Carolina
- Ensure athletic events are maintaining compliance with NCAA protocols and procedures
- Send communications to all participants prior to the event start to give Important Information In relation to the event
- Managed over 45 athletic camps over the course of one summer, as well as multiple high volume events throughout the year
- Experience working directly with University level coaching staff and faculty, communicating with with them directly to ensure their event meets their vision and expectations
Assistant Director of Admissions - Pre-Enrollment
Appalachian State University
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Originally hired on as a temporary Admissions Counselor, was promoted to a permanent Assistant Director after one year
- Managed a territory of high school students to assist in the application and admissions process
- Managed all middle school students in North Carolina
- Created and managed pre-enrollment programming opportunities for middle school students and underrepresented student population on the Appalachian State University campus and virtually
- Served on a team producing events such as Mountaineer Fusion, First on the Mountain and AsULead
- Responsible for the coordination of group tours to Appalachian’s campus
- Maintained communication with potential students to recruit, answer questions, and give general information
- Traveled to high schools across North Carolina to give presentations on Appalachian State University and recruit students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2020
Skills
- Agenda Setting
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Clear Communication
- Team Collaboration
- On-site Execution
- Guest Relations
- Schedule Management
Additional Experience
Collegiate Chapter Director - Delta Zeta Sorority - Appalachian State University
- Mentor Delta Zeta'sa dvisory board and oversee leadership activities
- Communicate on a weekly basis with chapter leadership and stay up to date with planning and execution of philanthropy and social events
- Resolve conflict within the advisory board and the chapter as a whole
- Member of the Delta Zeta 50th Anniversary Planning Committee working directly with University Advancement to raise money for an endowed scholarship. The outcome of this event was over $130,000 raised for an endowed scholarship in our chapters name
- Help develop chapter rules, bylaws, and regulations annually and ensure sisters are abiding by these standards
- Engage in training and development seminars/conferences
- Hold advisory board and entire chapter accountable for being engaged in the sorority
Timeline
Small Meeting Manager
BCD Meeting And Events
05.2024 - Current
Athletic Camps Coordinator
Appalachian State University
01.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Director of Admissions - Pre-Enrollment
Appalachian State University
08.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
Appalachian State University
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