TAMARA MADDOX
Columbia,USA
Summary
Experienced with event coordination, including logistical planning and vendor management. Utilizes effective communication strategies to ensure seamless execution. Track record of problem-solving and responding swiftly to changing requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program & Event Coordination – Trulaske
University of Missouri
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated alumni and donor events, including luncheons, board meetings, and appreciation functions
- Served as liaison for RABB advisory board; planned engagement opportunities and communications with Board members.
- Maintained CRM Donor Management system and Qualtrics Survey creations and pulling data sets
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Kept 10-15 projects going per week, while the Supervisor focused on larger needs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Founder and Coordinator
Woman in Wilderness Retreats
06.2018 - Current
- Coordinated a wilderness retreat for 30-60 women during the summers of 2017, 2018 and 2019
- Established a team of six Instructors to collaborate during weekend workshops
- Developed mission and marketed the retreat on social media that resulted in the event selling out within 7 days of promotion
Event Operation Coordinator - Student Unions
University of Missouri
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Coordinated daily logistics for events across MU Student Center and Memorial Union venues, assisting with 15-20 events a day
- Collaborated with AV and staffing teams to ensure full support coverage and service delivery
- Provided on-site leadership for events in rotation with full-time Operations staff
- Worked directly with clients to define and execute event needs, ensuring high satisfaction
- Recommended process improvements to enhance event quality and operational efficiency
- Supported University-wide events and special projects beyond the Student Unions as needed
Catering Coordinator
American Dining Creations
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Coordinates day-to-day office tasks, such as emails, client calls and invoicing
- Leads coordination and logistical planning of staffing, vendors, and event execution
- Takes care of issues that come up during events
- Multitasks 4-6 events at a time, as well as administrative work
- Managed scheduling and event staff of 8-15
Communications Manager
Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Led coordination of all giving campaigns including development, outreach, solicitation of donations, and day of coordination on all events.
- Managed and updated the CCUA website, social media, and monthly email newsletter.
- Develop new relationships with individual donors and community businesses.
- Assist with promotional video development and editing for social media and outreach campaigns.
- Managed and updated Donor Database
- Led special events committee and coordinated 5+ fundraising and donor appreciation events a year
Event Coordinator & Apparel Staff
Ultramax Sports Event Company
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Organize and pack up apparel printing equipment for events
- Setup and breakdown for event equipment
- Run on-site apparel store over 2–3-day events
- Assists team on setup and breakdown of 3-5 trucks of event equipment
Program Manager
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile of the Ozarks
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Developed relationships with over a hundred teachers and other school staff
- Oversaw a $52,000 budget and trained 30 students to become certified volunteers for the organization
- Increased program participation by 400% in over two years
- Developed a successful social media campaign, “Giving Tuesday”, that raised $12,000 in less than 24 hours
Education
Manager Cohort Certificate -
Chapter Coaching
Columbia, MO10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Stage Management
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO01.2010
Skills
- Advanced skills in EMS Event Software
- Advanced skills in Basecamp & Trello Project Management Software
- Proficient in CRM, Donor Perfect Software & Little Green Light Software
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Basic skills in Qualtrics Software
- Operations and Logistics Management
- Excellent communication
- Self Motivated
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Vendor relations
- Event Staff Management
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Program & Event Coordination – Trulaske
University of Missouri
10.2024 - Current
Event Operation Coordinator - Student Unions
University of Missouri
07.2022 - 10.2024
Catering Coordinator
American Dining Creations
01.2021 - 07.2022
Communications Manager
Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
09.2019 - 01.2021
Founder and Coordinator
Woman in Wilderness Retreats
06.2018 - Current
Event Coordinator & Apparel Staff
Ultramax Sports Event Company
06.2018 - 09.2019
Program Manager
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile of the Ozarks
09.2015 - 05.2018
Manager Cohort Certificate -
Chapter Coaching
Bachelor of Science - Stage Management
Northwest Missouri State University
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