Wendy Archer
LaVergne
Summary
Results-driven professional with a history of leading campus-wide operations, event management, and team coordination. Skilled at streamlining processes, developing systems, and fostering strong partnerships across departments. Committed to excellence, operational efficiency, and creating impactful experiences that support organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Scheduling Manager
Lipscomb University
02.2022 - Current
- Earned promotion in 2022 to Event Scheduling Manager, entrusted with oversight of campus-wide non-academic scheduling and institutional calendar coordination.
- Developed and maintained scheduling systems to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Served as the primary scheduling liaison coordinating across campus, partnering with Sodexo, ETS, Event Operations, Housekeeping, and academic and administrative departments to ensure seamless execution of events and initiatives.
- Directed comprehensive scheduling for campus spaces, balancing meetings, events of all types and sizes, athletic competitions, student organizations, and external client venue requests to maximize space utilization and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Provided hands-on operational support to event managers, assisting them when needed by contributing to the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned events while maintaining oversight of scheduling priorities.
- Acted as a central point of continuity, proactively resolving conflicts, adjusting priorities, and supporting event teams to ensure successful outcomes across concurrent initiatives.
Event Scheduling and Summer Housing Coordinator
Lipscomb University
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Supported campus-wide non-academic scheduling in partnership with the Event Manager, ensuring accurate coordination across departments and programs.
- Led the scheduling, organization, and staffing of summer camp and program housing, managing resident hall usage to support multiple concurrent programs.
- Oversaw the hiring, training, and supervision of student workers, ensuring adequate coverage and high service standards throughout the summer season.
- Collaborated closely with Student Life Residence Hall Directors, college-based camp leaders, and external summer program partners to align housing needs, logistics, and operational expectations.
- Maintained and coordinated resident hall setup and readiness for all summer-housed events, including pre-COVID operations (2019) and post-COVID reactivation in subsequent summers.
Temporary COVID Redeployment
Lipscomb University
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Temporarily redeployed during the 2020–2021 academic year due to COVID-related suspension of events and summer camps, providing critical operational and administrative support to the College of Entertainment and the Arts.
- Led scheduling for all private and individual music lessons, working closely with students, faculty, and adjunct instructors to coordinate complex availability and instructional needs.
- Developed and implemented new scheduling processes, successfully integrating the university’s campus scheduling system within the School of Music, where it had previously been underutilized.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support, including office operations, coordination, and faculty assistance.
- Stepped in to support the Dean’s office following the unexpected loss of the Dean’s Executive Assistant, ensuring continuity of operations during a sensitive transition period.
- Trained and onboarded the newly hired Executive Assistant to the Dean, facilitating a smooth handoff and sustained operational stability.
Hospitality Manager
Lipscomb University
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Led event operations for the Spark Idea Center, overseeing scheduling, staffing, catering, and end-to-end logistics for a wide range of events.
- Managed event coordinators and student workers, ensuring consistent service standards and successful execution.
- Directed bookings, catering arrangements, cost estimates, and invoicing, maintaining accuracy, budget control, and client satisfaction.
Admissions Specialist / Administrative Assistant
Lipscomb University
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided comprehensive administrative and operational support to the College of Education, managing departmental events, graduate admissions processes, and office operations.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews for all graduate applicants with program directors, ensuring timely and seamless admissions workflow.
- Oversaw office supply inventory and procurement, maintaining efficiency and continuity.
- Leveraged Radius for admissions tracking, reporting, and data management, improving process accuracy and responsiveness.
Activities Coordinator, Dementia Unit
Country Meadows Assisted Living
Lancaster
12.2007 - 09.2008
- Planned and coordinated diverse recreational activities and entertainment to enhance patient engagement and well-being.
- Researched, selected, and contracted entertainers, ensuring quality and alignment with patient interests.
- Managed a monthly budget for activities and entertainment, maintaining fiscal responsibility while maximizing programming impact.
- Provided personalized support to patients, assisting with daily needs and fostering a positive, supportive environment.
Sales Associate
John Sauder Chevrolet of Ephrata
Ephrata
03.2005 - 12.2007
- Provided a seamless customer experience from initial greeting to final sale, facilitating vehicle demonstrations, test drives, and documentation while ensuring accuracy and client satisfaction.
- Supported sales operations for new and used vehicles, maintaining compliance, efficiency, and positive customer relationships.
Cashier & Customer Service
Borders Bookstore
Lancaster
04.2004 - 03.2005
- Provided excellent customer service on the sales floor and at the Customer Service Desk, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and supporting overall store operations.
- Managed café operations, including food service, inventory tracking, cleaning, and closing procedures, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for customers.
Education
High School Diploma - with honors
Cooper High School
Abilene, TXSkills
- EMS scheduling software
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Google Sheets
- Google Calendar
- Google Docs
Computer Office Skills
- Proficiency in EMS scheduling software
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Google Sheets
- Calendar
- Docs
Timeline
Event Scheduling Manager
Lipscomb University
02.2022 - Current
Temporary COVID Redeployment
Lipscomb University
07.2020 - 06.2021
Event Scheduling and Summer Housing Coordinator
Lipscomb University
12.2018 - 12.2022
Hospitality Manager
Lipscomb University
05.2018 - 12.2018
Admissions Specialist / Administrative Assistant
Lipscomb University
10.2016 - 05.2018
Activities Coordinator, Dementia Unit
Country Meadows Assisted Living
12.2007 - 09.2008
Sales Associate
John Sauder Chevrolet of Ephrata
03.2005 - 12.2007
Cashier & Customer Service
Borders Bookstore
04.2004 - 03.2005
High School Diploma - with honors
Cooper High School