Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Stephanie J. O’Brien

Stephanie J. O’Brien

Princeton,TX

Summary

Accomplished Special Events & Fundraising Specialist with a proven track record at Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce, adept in event planning & coordination and team leadership. Spearheaded the establishment of Princeton's Special Events Department, boosting community engagement through innovative fundraising strategies and securing key sponsors, demonstrating exceptional strategic planning and public relations acumen.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Events & Fundraising Specialist

Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce
06.2024 - Current
  • Plan, organize, and implement activities and fundraising events, including Music Friendly Events, Mug Run, HH Food, Wine & Brew Fest
  • Develop budgets with the Chamber President, create marketing strategies, and manage within approved plans
  • Research, identify, and secure major donors and sponsors, increasing annual fundraising proceeds
  • Negotiate vendor agreements and maintain event websites with accurate, engaging content
  • Collaborate with marketing staff for promotions and publications

Special Events Manager/Director of Community Events

City of Princeton, Texas
Princeton, USA
10.2013 - 04.2024
  • Established and led the City’s Special Events Department, creating over 10 years of successful events
  • Designed and managed large-scale events, such as the Annual Fourth of July Spectacular
  • Developed and maintained the City’s social media presence and contributed to website redesign efforts
  • Managed all aspects of event planning, from logistics to risk management, with minimal supervision
  • Recruited and trained volunteers to support event operations and foster community involvement

Municipal Court Clerk

City of Princeton, Texas
Princeton, USA
02.2011 - 09.2013
  • Managed databases and paperwork for city municipal court complaints
  • Provided customer service to schedule court dates and resolve inquiries
  • Initiated and developed the City’s Events Department during tenure

Education

B.S. - Sports, Entertainment, and Event Management

Johnson & Wales University
05-2026

Graduate -

Event Management School
01.2020

Skills

  • Event Planning & Coordination
  • Fundraising & Sponsorship Acquisition
  • Budget Management
  • Team Leadership & Volunteer Coordination
  • Marketing & Social Media Management
  • Public Relations
  • Vendor Negotiation
  • Event Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Community Engagement
  • Nonprofit marketing
  • Corporate sponsorships
  • Social media promotion

Certification

  • Certified Festival and Event Associate (International Festivals and Events Association

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Events & Fundraising Specialist

Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce
06.2024 - Current

Special Events Manager/Director of Community Events

City of Princeton, Texas
10.2013 - 04.2024

Municipal Court Clerk

City of Princeton, Texas
02.2011 - 09.2013
  • Certified Festival and Event Associate (International Festivals and Events Association

B.S. - Sports, Entertainment, and Event Management

Johnson & Wales University

Graduate -

Event Management School
Stephanie J. O’Brien