Experience

Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Community

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fraternal Relations Director

  • Jan 2009 - Present

• Fraternal Relations / Activities Director - Event Planner

  • 2009 - Present

  Lead the planning, organization and supervision of programs and events supporting fundraising and community awareness efforts for this 186-bed Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living facility. Conduct educational and promotional presentations to community groups. Recruit for and lead a volunteer program supporting a variety of agendas and activities. Author and maintain community newsletter.• Developed, planned and continuously execute multiple signature events, raising $125K+, and earning a respected reputation for the organization in the community. • Secure sponsorships, inspect and contract event sites, solicit vendors, negotiate contracts, recruit, train and supervise volunteers, ticket sales, event registrations, promotional advertising and marketing of all events, coordinate silent auction, banquet event orders (BEO) and build, maintain, and control all event budgets. Major events include:o Annual golf tournament, sold out 9 years in a row, attracting 158 golfers, raising $17.5K per year. o Comedy Night – An Evening of Laughter, with 400 attendees for 6 years in a row, raising $6.7K/year.o Community Picnic and Car Show, with over 500 attendees, designed to build strong relationships with the surrounding community. Generate $7K in sponsorship fees to offset event expenses.• Directly responsible for employee culture and relations for 100+ members of staff including development of the Employee of the Month, Quarter and Year, employee rewards program, staff meeting planning, promotional material distribution and recruitment posts for position openings.



Parker Area Chamber of Commerce

• Information Services

• Event Coordinator

  • 2008 - 2009

  Facilitated event meetings, marketing, publicity, and volunteer management. Coordinated permits with city and health department, recruited entertainment, coordinated catering/beverage options, including liquor license. Supervised committee coordination and member relations; assisted all-volunteer committees with planning, management and successful execution of signature events. • Major events coordinated included:o Annual Parker Country Festival, attracting 100K+ attendees, and exceeding budgeted fundraising expectation by $30K. Facilitated all festival operations including site logistics and planning, event attractions, sponsorships and vendor relations.o Annual Golf Tournament, an event offering members a significant opportunity to network. Coordinated all event planning aspects including sponsorship solicitation and player registration.o Parker Chamber Christmas Puzzle promotion, increased participation by 25% by commissioning a local artist, blog posts drawing local media, and designing direct mail campaign for 30K residents.



Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Activities

  • 2006 - 2008

  Developed, implemented, marketed and evaluated programs and events designed to enhance the overall enjoyment of participants, facilitate connections, and retain membership in the club of an active adult community. Developed diverse social program activities calendar promoting engagement and participation in programs. Oversaw program, activity and event quality control ensuring compliance with Master Association standards. Developed and maintained department programming budgets. Purchased supplies and decorations, coordinated event set-up / clean-up and recruited staff and volunteers.• Arranged classes for members on a wide range of topics; hired bands and entertainers; negotiated fee agreements and contracts for entertainment.• Maintained high profile visibility in the community with retailers, artists, and entertainers, using resources for the benefit of the club's membership; coordinated the efforts of volunteers and staff.



Best Upon Request

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Concierge

  • 2004 - 2006