Lydia Smith
Special Events Intern at American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Eastern Kentucky University Communication in the Workplace Certificate
Eastern Kentucky UniversityMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Eastern Kentucky University Dispute Resolution Certificate
Eastern Kentucky UniversityJan, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Events Intern
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Aug 2022 - Present
As the Special Events Intern for AVCA, I am responsible for playing a part in every area regarding our 2022 National AVCA Convention. This may include but is not limited to: balancing a hybrid work schedule, coordinating with international and domestic convention speakers, handling speaker details, create social media graphics, write blog posts, craft press releases, work in the collaborative function book document, collaborate with other employees on the master schedule, post schedule updates weekly, confirm exhibit hall vendors, recruit and schedule podcast booth live recordings, and attend the national convention in Omaha, NE. Show less
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Lydia B. Design and Events
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Richmond, Kentucky, United States
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Business Owner
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Jan 2019 - Present
I started this business when I was just nineteen years old; I specialize in wedding planning. However, I plan and coordinate events in multiple industries including parties, fundraising, charitable causes, etc. Through this role, I conduct client consultations and planning meetings, book vendors, conduct venue tours, perform event design, coordinate rehearsal and the event day, vendor handling, maintain constant client communication, maintain event staff, handle finances, etc. In addition, I also handle all of the accounting, business, marketing, and advertising of the business. Owning a business has taught me invaluable lessons of hard work, determination, perseverance, problem solving, and it has made me the professional that I am today. Show less
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Eastern Kentucky University School of Communication
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Richmond, Kentucky, United States
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Events and Promotion Specialist
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Mar 2022 - Present
Through this role, I report directly to the School of Communication Director. I act as a liaison between the student body and the faculty and staff of the Communication Department. I am responsible for creating graphics, designing printed materials, creating promotional materials, give student/parent departmental tours, plan events, work with other students, attend promotion events, etc. Through this role, I report directly to the School of Communication Director. I act as a liaison between the student body and the faculty and staff of the Communication Department. I am responsible for creating graphics, designing printed materials, creating promotional materials, give student/parent departmental tours, plan events, work with other students, attend promotion events, etc.
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Purdy's Coffee Company
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Richmond, Kentucky, United States
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Barista
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Jan 2022 - Present
As a barista, I am not only responsible to the crafting of artisan coffee and beverage orders. I am also responsible for being an ambassador of our brand. Coffee is our craft; people are our passion. I am primarily a shop opener; I work early morning and prepare the shop for the busy day ahead. I perform tasks such as managing the front bar, managing the drive thru bar, taking drive thru orders, using the register, janitorial duties, kitchen prep, cooking meals, et.c This job has been so rewarding and I have learned far beyond the art of making coffee. Show less
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The Bardstown Bourbon Company
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visitor Experience Assistant
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May 2021 - Sep 2021
As an extern, I was responsible for taking phone reservations for tours and the restaurant and accurately input data into the POS Focus System, greet and check-in guests for tours and tastings, hosting tours of the facility, warehouse, and the campus. I also lead bourbon tastings in the famous Vintage Whiskey Library; this required a great deal of continuous education on vintage whiskeys. In addition, we were expected to participate in continuous training and educational opportunities offered by Bardstown Bourbon Company. Show less
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Education
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2019 - 2023
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations -
2019 - 2023
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor's degree, Communication Studies
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