Tim Dossey
De Soto,KS
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in event management and organizational skills. Proven ability to lead teams and negotiate contracts, driving successful outcomes. Creative planner with a track record of enhancing community engagement through innovative events. Skilled in fostering relationships and promoting growth, ensuring impactful results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Specialist
Jobs For America's Graduates
02.2025 - Current
- Help students prepare for adulthood by instructing them about career choices, financial literacy, job-seeking skills, and workplace etiiquette
- Plan a schedule months in advance to balance classroom instruction, guest speakers, community service opportunities and field trips for students
- Maintain non-profit data while managing over 50 students in a classroom and performing faculty duties at JC Harmon High School
Woodworker
Byrne Custom Woodworking
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Worked on custom, high-end furniture and wood projects for clients around the country
- Supervised and worked as a team-member both when building and installing projects
Press Operator
Stouse, LLC
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated and trained new employees on various printing presses
Event and Marketing Coordinator
City of Lansing
04.2009 - 01.2021
- Planned and executed community and internal events, big and small while staying within budget
- Maintained relationships with members of the community, staff, local businesses, vendors, talent and elected officials
- Promoted various events through social media, traditional advertising, memberships in outside organizations and in-person engagements
- Created new events along with maintaining and modifying long-running events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Commercial Graphics
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas, KS05-1991
Skills
- Managing events start to finish
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Sponsorship management
- Creativity in planning and promoting events
- Ability to both lead and work as a team member
Timeline
Career Specialist
Jobs For America's Graduates
02.2025 - Current
Woodworker
Byrne Custom Woodworking
10.2022 - 02.2025
Press Operator
Stouse, LLC
01.2022 - 10.2022
Event and Marketing Coordinator
City of Lansing
04.2009 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Commercial Graphics
Pittsburg State University