festival director contractor resume example with 8+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
I am an outgoing, detail oriented, creative, driven professional with a passion for developing a meaningful sense of place through community and a connection to our surroundings. I am a flexible and quick learner who works well both independently and in collaboration with others. I am a skilled relationship developer and project manager who is dedicated to using business as a force for good.
Skills
Project management
Workflow planning and management
Managing events start to finish
Stakeholder Engagement
Organizational leadership and team management
Thorough understanding of B Impact Assessment
Budgeting and forecasting
Systems design and implementation
Advanced in Google Workspace
Presentations and public speaking
Vendor and supplier sourcing and relationship management
Marketing strategy development
Data management and analysis
Experience with various CRM, project management, and email marketing tools
Fundraising
Experience
05/2020 to CurrentFestival Director (Contractor)Digital Ally, Inc. | Lenexa, KS,
Design, plan, and produce a week-long public virtual festival called "Festival of What Works"
Recruit, select, and manage Program Planning Committee of ten volunteers for 6 months in advance of the festival
Create and manage the annual budget
Research and select various digital tools, platforms, and software required to host the virtual festival
Lead design and structure of festival program
Attract sponsors and funders and develop ongoing relationships
Partner with aligned organizations to help promote and design program elements
Work with production team to implement tech strategy in advance and during the festival streaming
Build relationships with various stakeholders across the bioregion to ensure diverse and equitable representation of ideas, cultures, and demographics
11/2019 to 07/2021B Corp Consultant (Contractor)A-Dec | Fenton, MO,
Worked with clients to assist them through B Corp Certification
Reviewed assessments, provided recommendations for improvements, and offered templates for policies
For full-service clients, I reviewed and adjusted their B Impact Assessments, assisted with document collection, data collection and analysis, as well as supporting them through the evaluation and verification process
Worked with the rest of the team to develop our process and designed new product and service offerings
Assisted with designing and developing a introductory sustainability course
Wrote templates for policies and improvement plans
Edited and developed tutorials for self-guided certification assistance
Held open office hours and gave presentations on various aspects or sections of the B Impact Assessment
02/2018 to 10/2019Commercial Sales ManagerHearth & Home Technologies | Rutland, VT,
Build relationships with people across multiple industries such as hospitality, architecture & design, professional services, and institutions to increase brand awareness
Presented company offerings and mission to local architecture and design firms as lunch and learn opportunities
Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
Employed cold calling, prospecting and networking to land new customers and penetrate new markets.
Prepared quotes for standard and custom projects
Project Managed small to large commercial and wholesale furniture builds and installations
Met or exceeded sales projections to increase business in wholesale and commercial sectors
Developed new product designs independently or with partners to grow business opportunities
Recorded and analyze data and sales totals and margins
Planned and attended events around product launches, partnership highlights, or other engagement opportunities
Lead the Sustainability and Values team.
04/2016 to 02/2018WoodworkerThe Joinery | City, STATE,
Build standard and custom products from start to finish
Managed multiple projects simultaneously
Met or exceeded goals for efficiency in time spent and material use
Offered tours of the shop during special events
03/2015 to 05/2016Wholesale Account ManagerHeart Coffee Roasters | City, STATE,
Generated sales of wholesale products and related merchandise to existing customers and newly acquired customers.
Established myself as the point of contact for wholesale accounts from initial meeting and training to ongoing support.
Administered monthly and annual sales reports, monitoring sales growth and assessments.
Provided training to employees at wholesale accounts to best utilize our coffee
Followed up on sales leads to establish new accounts for wholesale orders.
Resolved customer issues with missing or damages products and account payment status to maintain satisfaction.
Maintained inventory of merchandise and equipment
Managed company's main email account for all general inquiries
03/2013 to 03/2015Tour Operations Manager and Tour GuideForktown Food Tours | City, STATE,
Developed guest relationships to achieve high level of satisfaction.
Designed tour programs with focus on providing unique guest experiences.
Built and maintained relationships with all vendor partners
Facilitated 3-hour walking tours of Portland's food scene to groups of up to 20.
Created new sales strategies and marketing campaigns
Education and Training
Expected in 03/2011 to to Bachelor of Science | Environmental Studies, Public Planning, Policy, And ManagementUniversity of Oregon, Eugene, ORGPA:
3.74 GPA
Dean’s list Scholarship Award Winner, 2006-2011
Expected in 12/2008 to to Thai Studies Certificate | Thai Language And CulturePayap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand, GPA:
Expected in 12/2012 to to Certified Tour Director | Tourism And Travel ManagementInternational Tour Management Institute, San Francisco, CA, GPA:
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