Wendy Vander Haeghen
Summary
Experienced in space planning, event operations, and marketing coordination with a strong ability to manage resource allocation, scheduling, and stakeholder communication. Skilled in graphic design, digital photography, and creating content for web and print platforms to support organizational initiatives. Offering expertise in multitasking, problem-solving, and time management to deliver operational success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Space Planning Analyst II – Events and Marketing
Texas Tech University
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee event operations by managing room reservations and ensuring alignment with Texas Tech University policies. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
- Conduct training sessions on room scheduling software to improve user skills.
- Devise creative solutions for resource allocation and scheduling conflicts to ensure project success.
- Coordinate marketing efforts by creating content for website, advertisements, brochures, and reports to inform the campus community.
- Support operations with photography for events and departmental needs.
- Create digital and print designs using Adobe Suite, Canva, and other professional tools.
- Maintain client relationships for enhanced service delivery.
Space Planning Analyst II Facilities Inventory
Texas Tech University
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed quality control for facilities inventory, GIS mapping systems, data systems, space performance metrics, and key indicators.
- Analyzed and inputted data for facilities inventory to ensure accuracy and compliance using TechSID, MIP, and WebTMA.
- Coordinated with departments for site surveys, new construction assessments, and space use surveys to confirm coding and measurements.
- Served as backup for Event Operations by processing room reservations promptly while ensuring access.
Space Planning Analyst II
Texas Tech University
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Manage Raider Rooms for cost efficiency and quality by resolving issues, creating maintenance plans, and offering customer support. Collaborate with stakeholders for new Raider Room development. Schedule construction and maintenance using Ad Astra and manage purchases via WebTMA.
- Maintain Classroom Technologies inventory for Raider Rooms and provide customer support.
Coordinator for Honors College
Texas Tech University
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Supervises and coordinates specific programs including Medallion Ceremonies, Senior Thesis Day, and Convocation Ceremony.
- Creates marketing materials for Honors College using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Manages social media and emails via Mailchimp. Coordinates departmental IT and telecommunications.
- Assists Honors College Associate Dean with daily activities, calendar management, travel vouchers, and contracts.
Communications Specialist
University Covenant Church
01.2000 - 01.2018
- Initial Position: Administrative Associate.
- Managed purchasing, budgeting, calendaring, phones, database, and public relations for five Ministry Directors and Lead Pastor of congregation with over 1000 members.
- Oversaw facilities management including contractor scheduling for pest control, elevator inspections, fire sprinkler inspections, HVAC maintenance while managing budget and comparing quotes.
- Advanced to Communications Specialist role with expanded functions including:
- Drove corporate branding, communication, social media, and member recruitment via print and digital graphic design using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and other tools.
- Coordinated logistics for large outreach events.
- Organized annual weeklong summer day camp attended by over 450 children and 300 adult volunteers.
- Provided basic IT support for non-technical staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Business
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas05.2012
Skills
- Experienced with Microsoft applications
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Experienced with room scheduling applications
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
Awards
- Operations Employee of the Quarter
- Operations Sustained Performance Award
- Operations Above and Beyond Award
Timeline
Space Planning Analyst II – Events and Marketing
Texas Tech University
01.2022 - Current
Space Planning Analyst II Facilities Inventory
Texas Tech University
01.2022 - 03.2023
Space Planning Analyst II
Texas Tech University
02.2020 - 12.2021
Coordinator for Honors College
Texas Tech University
01.2018 - 01.2020
Communications Specialist
University Covenant Church
01.2000 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - General Business
Fort Hays State University
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