Events Manager

• Sep 2022 - Present

Assistant Manager, Special Events

• Aug 2021 - Sep 2022

● Participated in the management of facility reservation system and requests for meeting space, coordinated scheduling, planning and implementation of conference and events within designated spaces.● Assisted in the management of event related activities including client billing and payment of vendor invoices.● Created and maintained working relationships with both University and external clients to successfullycoordinate and implement events, conferences, and workshops.● Hired, trained, and supervised all summer personnel responsible for 30+ University wide summer conference programs.● Served as primary contact for 30+ summer conference clients. Reviewing their needs and requests to host a reputable summer conference.● Worked in partnership with Housing and Resident Life, Duke Dining, various departments, and external clients to successfully execute 10 weeks of summer conferences and intern housing.● Successfully planned and implemented the Duke Intern Housing Program.● Worked with program sponsors to organize conference and participants registration, including configuration of software, processing registration orders, and management of conferences.● Worked with team to create policies and procedures regarding departmental operations to facilitate effective resource utilization, standardized policies, and consistent information.

Recreation Program Analyst

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2021

● Oversaw daily operations of community center: staffing, safety, rentals, budget, and fiscal management of a $200K budget.● Planned, coordinated, and implemented recreation program/events at community center, neighborhood center and park.● Mentored NCSU Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management students weekly during the fall and spring semesters.● Planned and coordinated following events as a part of a team for Dorothea Dix Park: Pop-pup-alooza, Flight Day, Dreamville, Spring Fling, Destination SunFest, Dix Park 5K, etc.● Solicited collaborative involvement of local business, schools, and community organizations as well as performed community outreach through meetings, events, and marketing.● Presented on customer service during the Virtual North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association Conference.● Performed player assessments, coaches meetings, practice/game schedules, and registration while assisting with league administration for Youth Basketball and Baseball and Adult Sand Volleyball.● Enhanced existing programming and operations of the community center to align with the department’s vision and mission.

Preschool and Youth Director

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

● Revamped the department and developed and wrote new policies, staff handbooks, parent manuals, staff training policies, and programming structure; maintained Department of Social Services licensing status for the Discovery Club.● Planned, coordinated, and supervised the Association's preschool and Youth Programs including:⇨ Discovery Club Preschool (year-round DSS certified preschool for 24 children)⇨ Afterschool Program (K-8th grade, approx. 100-125 children daily)⇨ Full-day summer camp (K-8th grade, 200-250 children daily)⇨ Challenge Camp (Camp for children with special needs, 20-25 children)⇨ Youth Programs (Kids Night Out, Art Programs, Dance Programs, Clubs)● Hired, trained, and supervised all personnel within preschool/youth programs: 15-50 year round and seasonalemployees.● Developed and maintained lines of communication with parents, staff, and community for all programs along withkeeping all revenues and expense records of related programs.● Planned and coordinated special events designed for children including; Pumpkin Patch, Winter Wonder Festival,Snow Day, Daddy Daughter Dance, and Easter Eggstavaganza.● Served as a staff representative for the Association's Program Committee and participated in goal setting andlong-range planning while being a part of the Association's professional management team.● Assisted in the planning and implementation of large scale community special events including; Beer, Bacon andBBQ, WingFest, Oyster Festival, Seafood Festival, Burgers & Brews, and Heritage PGA Tournament.

Recreation Supervisor

• Mar 2011 - Jun 2015

● Led, prioritized, trained, and reviewed staff responsible for providing recreation services within the department.● Assisted in the preparation and management of facility and event budgets along with overseeing staffscheduling, payroll, maintenance of facility, and purchasing of equipment for programs/facility.● Planned, organized, evaluated, and implemented daily recreation activities for program participants of variousage groups in programs such as arts and crafts, physical fitness, social functions, etc.● Supervised after school program sites and summer day camps and trained and implemented a customer serviceteam.

Recreation Specialist

• Mar 2011 - Nov 2013

● Improved the attendance in Movies in the Park series by adding themes, a DJ, and other pre-movie activities.● Planned and administered various special events like Daddy Daughter Dance, Breakfast with the Bunny, Egg Hunt, National Trails Day, and Movies in the Park.● Organized and implemented daily recreation activities for program participants of various age groups in programs such as arts and crafts, physical fitness, social functions, or other related programs.● Supervised after school program sites, summer day camps, and all other staff activities.● Provided general supervision of the recreation center, enforced rules and regulations, and prepared class schedules.