Director of Cultural Affairs

• Jul 2022 - Present

Owner

• Jan 2020 - Present

With over 15 years of experience in event planning and day of management. From the early days with non profits; planning family events and providing all day of logistics to large golf tournaments, annual campaigns and road races to now handling complex venue contracts, vendor relations, and much more. Kandu is not just a saying it is a way of Life. I can ensure you that I will go above and beyond to make your next event one you will always remember. Even if you just need some help in planning or someone on the ground day of your event, Kandu will check all codes, compliance's, and checklists to see what is missing. From there the rest is to be discovered. Events can be overwhelming for some but for Kandu she does it with a head held high and a positive attitude. My main goal is to give you an event experience, take away the stress, and make sure all guests remember this day! After all it is the Kandu Way! Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Sep 2016 - Present

Courses of Interest Marketing, Public Speaking, Business Courses of Interest Marketing, Public Speaking, Business

Facility and Special Event Manager

• Jul 2015 - Dec 2020

Oversee Facility Operations, Development, Economic growth and capital projects. Developed comprehensive marketing plans and long term strategies. Developed operational and emergency management plans and procedures. Event planning and management for a variety of different events such as comedy shows, weddings, corporate functions, veteran events and concerts. Oversee Facility Operations, Development, Economic growth and capital projects. Developed comprehensive marketing plans and long term strategies. Developed operational and emergency management plans and procedures. Event planning and management for a variety of different events such as comedy shows, weddings, corporate functions, veteran events and concerts.

Senior Program Director

• Sep 2000 - Jun 2015

Budget and Financial Management for Membership and Aquatics Department Department Management Employee Training, hiring, recruiting Emergency Management, Safety Management Protocols Aquatic Liaison for third party vendor CPO, training and licensed Instructor Development Budget and Financial Management for Membership and Aquatics Department Department Management Employee Training, hiring, recruiting Emergency Management, Safety Management Protocols Aquatic Liaison for third party vendor CPO, training and licensed Instructor Development

Operations Specialist

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

Requirements Management specialist. Oversee government projects and scope of work for chassis units in additional to other top secret projects. Worked with Engineering, Purchasing and Quality Departments to ensure compliance and deadlines are met for time sensitive projects. Ensured all contract requirements for project were met. Requirements Management specialist. Oversee government projects and scope of work for chassis units in additional to other top secret projects. Worked with Engineering, Purchasing and Quality Departments to ensure compliance and deadlines are met for time sensitive projects. Ensured all contract requirements for project were met.

Store Manager

• May 2006 - Aug 2011

Top leading performance Manager of a $1M store Recruit, Hire and Train all FT and PT Staff Oversee operations of store front Maintain weekly and monthly sales and footwear quotas Managed Shipments Oversee Inventory Top leading performance Manager of a $1M store Recruit, Hire and Train all FT and PT Staff Oversee operations of store front Maintain weekly and monthly sales and footwear quotas Managed Shipments Oversee Inventory