Event Coordinator with emerging expertise in the events sector demonstrates a drive to work diverse events, focused on providing excellent customer service and top-tier experiences. Developed skills in managing complex projects and fostering client relationships in fast-paced, event-driven environment. Seeking to transition into entry-level role here expertise in logistics, client/guest relations, and team collaboration are valuable. Aiming to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.
Hi, I’m
Lillian Konkle
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
Work History
Legends GlobalLansing, MI
Event Coordinator
05.2025 - 01.2026
Job overview
- Created Banquet Event Orders using Salesforce and Delphi Diagramming Software.
- Acted as Manager on Duty for assigned events and as needed for coverage purposes.
- Coordinated event logistics for large multi-day events, most notably NUWAY Combat Christmas Sparty, Michigan School Vocal Association, Easter Seals Direct Care Work Conference, & Gear-UP University of Michigan.
- Led event planning meetings in-person and virtually with the client to assess their specific event needs regarding food & beverage, audio visual/internet services, set-up specifications, and parking.
- Contributed to the Lansing Center's most profitable month to date in September, 2025.
Potter Park ZooLansing, MI
Special Projects Intern
06.2024 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Made 3 Canva-based scavenger hunts and a tombstone scavenger hunt to provide free activities for all ages.
- Led volunteer team during a high-traffic event known as Boo at the Zoo, offering assistance in selling wristbands/cider and donuts while ensuring smooth guest experiences.
- Contacted potential clients using Zola answering approximately 10-20 inquiries about availability and what Potter Park Zoo offers.
- Executed catering a 20-person birthday party for a staff member.
- Managed a comprehensive roughly 80-person contact list of new and old community partners streamlining future endeavors in outreach as well as creating five plus Google Forms for Community Partners, vendors, and clients.
- Gained two certifications during internship: Kulture City and Serv Safe.
- Executed large-scale zoo events within a small team with a cumulative attendance of 31,815 visitors across 4 major events, while coordinating volunteers and vendor communications.
Wharton Center for Performing ArtsEast Lansing, MI
Wharton Center Usher
01.2024 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Enhanced visitor satisfaction by providing personalized assistance and distributing programs to fifty patrons plus per performance while maintaining venue protocols.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere through proactive patron engagement, ticket verification, and precise directional guidance in a fast-paced environment letting in hundreds of patrons into venue.
- Monitored a given section while coordinating with team members to ensure smooth entering/exiting of theatre once or twice a performance as well as enforcing venue policies.
Kalahari Resorts and ConventionsSandusky, OH
Housekeeping Intern
05.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Became room attendant to floor supervisor then transitioned to common area attendant to supervisor.
- Ran 3 floors with minimal supervision, inspecting rooms to ensure Kalahari’s standards were being met.
- Monitored common area zones throughout shift to ensure Kalahari's 900 hundred-room hotel was maintained properly.
Education
Michigan State University, Broad College of BusinessEast Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts from Hospitality Business
05.2025
University Overview
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
- Multitasking and organization
- Managing events start to finish
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
- Reviewing contracts
Certification
- Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) Training - Received October 2025
- Kulture City Sensory Inclusive Training Certification, Potter Park Zoo - Received July 2024
- Serv Safe Food Handler Certification, Potter Park Zoo, Received July 2024
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
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Timeline
Event Coordinator
Legends Global
05.2025 - 01.2026
Special Projects Intern
Potter Park Zoo
06.2024 - 12.2024
Wharton Center Usher
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
01.2024 - 05.2024
Housekeeping Intern
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
05.2023 - 08.2023
Michigan State University, Broad College of Business
Bachelor of Arts from Hospitality Business
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- House of Apollo- East Lansing, MI
- Taskmaster
- Sep. 2023 - Jan. 2024
- Entailed assigning chores, creating our dish duty and cooking calendars, and updating Excel spreadsheets that track bounties and completion of chores to ensure our house was sufficiently clean.
- Successfully navigated living with 17 other people both men and women, developed key soft skills that transfer to the working world.
- Aided taskmaster in developing new chore systems, helping Apollo achieve most improved house in terms of cleanliness for Golden Broom competition.