Pamela Pratz
Lawton,OK
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in event planning and administrative support, notably at Hospice of SW Oklahoma (Sold to Faith Hospice in 2014). Excelled in roles requiring exceptional organizational and communication skills. Demonstrated expertise in negotiation and team leadership, ensuring cost-effective event management and fostering collaborative work environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary
Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 5263
01.2024 - Current
- Assist in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
- Promote a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
- Update spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Attend and prepare minutes at all official meetings.
- Organize materials for each meeting; taking detailed notes for later dissemination to members.
Chaplin
Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 5263
04.2012 - 01.2023
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Opened and closed all meetings with prayers.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Event Organizer
Hospice of SW Oklahoma
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Coordinated logistics for large-scale events, including venue selection, catering arrangements, transportation services, and accommodations for guests.
- Promoted events via social media, local news outlets.
- Procured all entertainment talent, depending on the specific event.
- Created engaging visual materials such as invitations, programs, banners, signage to promote consistent branding across all aspects of the event experience.
- Successfully managed a team of volunteers to provide exceptional support during events, fostering a positive work environment and efficient task completion.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Managed budgets for multiple events, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and maximizing returns on investment.
- My first fundraiser (Boots N Spurs) was developed in 6-weeks; netting $28,000. Our costs were zero as I was able to procure sponsors for the entire benefit.
- Additionally, we held both a silent and a live auction. I was able to provide the inventory 100% from Vendor donations.
Assistant to CEO
Hospice of SW Oklahoma
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Assisted managers in decision-making processes based on thorough research and analysis of available data.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
- Increased efficiency by implementing new processes and providing administrative support to management.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Developed and trained a group of volunteers which provided excellent care for our patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lawton High School
Lawton, OK05-1971
Skills
The first fund raiser I implementing was the "Boots N Spurs" to benefit Faith Hospice at SW Oklahoma
The benefit netted $28,000 for indigent patients My final year, the net proceeds were $23,000
The money raised went to the charity we were representing; no money came out of the budget for SW Hospice of Oklahoma
Additionally, we held a silent auction and a live auction I was able to provide the inventory 100% from Vendor donations
Timeline
Secretary
Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 5263
01.2024 - Current
Event Organizer
Hospice of SW Oklahoma
08.2014 - 08.2018
Chaplin
Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 5263
04.2012 - 01.2023
Assistant to CEO
Hospice of SW Oklahoma
01.2012 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Lawton High School
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