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Wendy Equitz
Community Relations Specialist - Retired
Yorba Linda,CA
Summary
Experienced and friendly coordinator with over 20 years of success in Community Relations, event planning, volunteer management and problem solving. Skilled in coordinating event logistics and working with sales and on-site teams to meet and exceed expectations for a successful event. Always professional in attitude and appearance with a great work ethic sense of humor.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Conference Manager
WE Services
Yorba Linda, CA
04.2018 - Current
- Performed event coordination and management for conferences and training sessions, banquet and hotel logistics.
- Supervised onsite registration team, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
- Used critical thinking to evaluate challenges quickly with effective and timely solutions.
- Coordinate speakers, break-out sessions, materials and room set.
Community Relations Coordinator
Nutrilite Products
Buena Park, CA
06.2012 - 04.2018
- Built, leveraged and shared positive relationships and partnerships with various external and internal stakeholders.
- Directed volunteer opportunities across seven departments and 600 employees.
- Evaluated and recommended organizations, individuals and events through formal brand litmus test focused on identifying strategies.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships..
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
Volunteer & Office Manager
Placentia Yorba Meals On Wheels
Placentia, CA
10.2002 - 02.2012
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
- Spoke with community organizations to boost outreach and highlight programs successes.
- Teamed with community organizations and government agencies to increase outreach and service utilization.
- Developed monthly schedules and assignments for over 120 volunteers.
- Performed intakes with potential clients in a caring and friendly manner.
- Organized and managed events and projects as part of community support services.
Education
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA 09.1978 - 06.1980
Rim of The World High School
Lake Arrowhead, CA 09.1974 - 06.1978
Skills
Team Management
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Interests
Traveling, cooking, reading and laughing!
Timeline
Conference Manager
WE Services
04.2018 - Current
Community Relations Coordinator
Nutrilite Products
06.2012 - 04.2018
Volunteer & Office Manager
Placentia Yorba Meals On Wheels
10.2002 - 02.2012
University of Redlands
09.1978 - 06.1980
Rim of The World High School
09.1974 - 06.1978
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