TARA ANN KITCHELT
Fairfax,VA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Events Associate
Government Executive
Remote
06.2024 - Current
- Aids in event creation, including content, speaker invites, reminders, website updates, prep call coordination, follow-ups, and event hosting
- Collaborates with vendors to secure catering, audio-visual, and decoration services
- Serves as primary contact person responsible for responding to inquiries about events
- Oversees all aspects of event production from conception through completion
- Manages on-site logistics during events, such as registration set-up, audio and visual equipment setup and breakdown
- Maintains relationships with existing partners while cultivating new ones
Events Coordinator
ATARC Advanced Technology Academic Research Center
Remote
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed event timelines and schedules to ensure seamless execution
- Ensured effective communication between vendors and suppliers before, during and after the event
- Developed promotional materials such as flyers, brochures or posters for marketing purposes prior to each event
- Coordinated event logistics including venue selection and setup requirements
- Collaborated with marketing teams to promote events through social media channels
- Organized registration processes and attendee communications for events
- Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary
Setup Coordinator
UMBC Event and Conference Services
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Executed or supervised set-up of furniture for events in various spaces around campus
- Worked with others to plan a successful execution of various event needs
- Trained employees on proper procedures
- Showcased customer service with event attendees and organizers
Analyst
Index Analytics
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Digitized active Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services cases using Salesforce
- Checked previous digitized cases for accuracy
- Attended daily meetings with other analysts to work through different roadblocks
Education
Masters of Music - Vocal Performance
University of Maryland, College Park
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
05.2020
Skills
- Event planning
- Logistical coordination
- Vendor negotiation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Mac OS
- Windows
- Salesforce
- Google Suite
- MS Office
Timeline
Senior Events Associate
Government Executive
06.2024 - Current
Events Coordinator
ATARC Advanced Technology Academic Research Center
09.2022 - 06.2024
Setup Coordinator
UMBC Event and Conference Services
08.2021 - 06.2022
Analyst
Index Analytics
12.2020 - 08.2021
Masters of Music - Vocal Performance
University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
University of Maryland, Baltimore County