Senior Event Manager

• Jan 2023 - Present

Event Manager

• Apr 2021 - Jan 2023

• Creates and distributes agendas for all assigned weddings• Attends and coordinates the rehearsal, ceremony and reception for all assigned weddings• Participates in company social media and marketing efforts• Tracks all services of assigned weddings, maintaining communication with couples and hired vendors

Event Manager

• Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

• Creates and distributes agendas for all assigned weddings• Attends and coordinates the rehearsal, ceremony and reception for all assigned weddings• Participates in company social media and marketing efforts• Tracks all services of assigned weddings, maintaining communication with couples and hired vendors

On-Call Event Staff

• Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

• Provides on-site coordination for assigned weddings and events• Builds rapport and communication with couples of assigned weddings • Oversees the agendas for all assigned weddings• Assists with services for assigned weddings, maintaining communication with hired vendors

Volunteer

• Oct 2021 - Present

• CCLS who supports CLDR's virtual/in-person deployment efforts following natural and human-made disasters • CCLS who supports CLDR's virtual/in-person deployment efforts following natural and human-made disasters

Sub30 Event Planner

• May 2019 - Jul 2020

• Design, plan and execute all young adult ministry events with 30 to 200 attendees• Build relationships with event guests and vendors through excellent customer service and execution of flawless events• Work efficiently to maximize tight budgets

Creative Intern

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

• Equipped to direct projects, plan monthly meetings, events and outreaches • Gained practical, ministry experience to strengthen leadership, personal gifts, strengths and talents• Conceptualized creative ideas in the areas of worship, live production, photography, and mentorship

Administrative Assistant

• Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

• Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, records, and other documents; develop and maintain data within the health insurance company • Use MS Office, Word, and Excel for correspondence, scheduling, and reports • Monitor and respond to emails to address client needs • Prioritize daily duties in a timely manner with limited supervision while working remotely • Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, records, and other documents; develop and maintain data within the health insurance company • Use MS Office, Word, and Excel for correspondence, scheduling, and reports • Monitor and respond to emails to address client needs • Prioritize daily duties in a timely manner with limited supervision while working remotely

Event Assistant

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

• Acquire quotes and recommendations from service vendors • Act as day-of wedding coordinator by communicating event plans and timelines with clients and vendors • Assist with meetings with brides to collaborate on a personalized event plan that speaks to their personality while staying informed with the latest innovations and trends in the wedding space • Acquire quotes and recommendations from service vendors • Act as day-of wedding coordinator by communicating event plans and timelines with clients and vendors • Assist with meetings with brides to collaborate on a personalized event plan that speaks to their personality while staying informed with the latest innovations and trends in the wedding space

Certified Child Life Specialist

• May 2018 - Jan 2019

• Provides developmentally appropriate education for patients and their families as indicated by presenting appropriate information related to medical procedures, diagnosis, parent education, bereavement, etc. • Provides emotional support to assist with patient/family coping; to minimize stress relative to their healthcare experience. Utilizes stress reduction techniques to facilitate positive coping during procedures and throughout the healthcare experience• Utilizes play as a primary resource with patients/siblings to enhance coping, promote opportunities for mastery/control and socialization• Assesses patient/siblings' developmental levels, coping skills and diversional needs while establishing therapeutic relationships• Assists with coordination, involvement and support with hospital-related community and special events• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with child life peers and members of the healthcare team while supporting department changes as a result of performance initiatives • Supports education and skills of interdisciplinary team to advocate/enhance atraumatic care and comfort techniques throughout FHFC/FH and serves as a resource for staff• Provides training and supervision for volunteers and maintains positive working relationships with volunteers• Provides accurate and timely documentation• Maintains an organized and clean work environment; including playroom, work space and storageTo showcase a few of my skills and accomplishments, I have attached a link to my child life portfolio: https://ellispullen.wixsite.com/ellispullen Show less

Child Life Intern

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

•Observed and directed interventions working with patients and families in Pediatrics, Oncology, Radiology, Pediatric ED, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, and Adult units•Worked as an intricate member and collaborated with the patient care team•Assessed patient coping and provided therapeutic play and medical play opportunities•Facilitated playroom and bedside activities and assisted with large scale special events•Provided distraction and emotional support for patients of all ages and developmental levels during procedures•Provided developmentally appropriate education and procedural support to pediatric patients and families•Accurately documented interaction with PIER charting and application of APIE•Presented group presentations to child life staff on the unique needs of hospitalized children•Offered bereavement support for pediatric patients, siblings and children of adult patients•Submitted daily journals of observations and lessons learned Show less

Child Life Practicum Student

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

• Observe a Certified Child Life Specialist in the ER, Pediatrics, and NICU • Assess the development and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients • Provide play opportunities to pediatric patients to normalize the setting and promote development • Observe a Certified Child Life Specialist in the ER, Pediatrics, and NICU • Assess the development and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients • Provide play opportunities to pediatric patients to normalize the setting and promote development

Development Practicum Student

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

•Gauge the development of children, 5 months to 5 years, through case studies, developmental checklist, and anecdotal notes •Design and implement developmentally appropriate play based activities •Assist the classroom teachers in guiding children through social-emotional scenarios •Gauge the development of children, 5 months to 5 years, through case studies, developmental checklist, and anecdotal notes •Design and implement developmentally appropriate play based activities •Assist the classroom teachers in guiding children through social-emotional scenarios

Child Life Practicum Student

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

•Gain knowledge regarding the importance of therapeutic play opportunities for children and the creation of a therapeutic environment •Develop the ability to build rapport with a child/teen and engage them in self-satisfying and therapeutic activities •Ensure a safe environment by being aware of all children in the room and their medical needs •Completed 206 hours •Gain knowledge regarding the importance of therapeutic play opportunities for children and the creation of a therapeutic environment •Develop the ability to build rapport with a child/teen and engage them in self-satisfying and therapeutic activities •Ensure a safe environment by being aware of all children in the room and their medical needs •Completed 206 hours

Volunteer in Emergency Department

• Nov 2016 - May 2017

•Implement emotional relief through art activities to children visiting the emergency room with the art cart •Develop skills for building rapport with pediatric patients and their families •Implement emotional relief through art activities to children visiting the emergency room with the art cart •Develop skills for building rapport with pediatric patients and their families

Party Coordinator

• Aug 2010 - May 2014

•Introduced services of the store and provided parents with information to plan their child’s events •Designed age appropriate parties that centered on fun and creative expression for children of all ages •Prioritized the daily tasks and implemented effective work habits to accomplish tasks •Introduced services of the store and provided parents with information to plan their child’s events •Designed age appropriate parties that centered on fun and creative expression for children of all ages •Prioritized the daily tasks and implemented effective work habits to accomplish tasks