Experience

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  Martha Hardesty Events LLC

  • Annapolis, Maryland

  • President

    • 1983 - Present
    • Annapolis, Maryland

    Plan, coordinate and manage special events for corporations, non-profit organizations, community college, private and public institutions and individual weddings. Secured the required licenses, permits and insurance for these events. Negotiated and maintained event budgets.

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  Anne Arundel Community College

  • Arnold, Maryland

  • Adjunct Instructor Event Planning

    • 1991 - Jan 2015
    • Arnold, Maryland

    Curriculum development and teaching Event Planning course for the Anne Arundel Community College Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute, Hospitality and Management Program. Planned, developed and organized student volunteer activities including college Gala Events. Planned and implemented stu...

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  The Providence Center

  • Arnold, Maryland

  • Director of Development and Community Relations

    • 1994 - 1997
    • Arnold, Maryland

    Organized and directed fundraising, public relations, marketing and special events to provide resources for daily care of over 470 individuals.

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  Smithsonian Institution

  • Washington, D.C.

  • Event Planning

    • 1993 - 1994
    • Washington, D.C.

    Planned and implemented special events for the Smithsonian's prestigious Board of Regents, working with the Secret Service to enable participation of the Vice President of the United States, the Chief Justice, Congressmen, Senators and CEO's of major corporations.