Special Events Planner Resume Example Owner, Events By Lady Vee

SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNER

Summary

Compassionate and knowledgeable in the areas of Human Service. Motivated to positively impact program operations and participant success with diligent support. Well-trained in fast paced settings and always seeking ways to enhance strategies and optimize assistance. Highly organized and hardworking with strong attention to detail.

Able to work well in a team setting but can be a self starter and works well independently when given a task.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork
Document management
Patient relationship management
Care planning
Administrative support

Program coordination
Creative
Attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures and populations

Education and Training

Some College (No Degree)College of Southern MarylandLa Plata,MD,Psychology And Business Law

High School DiplomaForestville High SchoolForestville, Maryland06/1986

Experience

Owner, Events By Lady VeeSpecial Events Planner | Waldorf, MD06/2010 to Current

Organize venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timeline's
Assessed events planning services and related costs
Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues
Managed catering services, Disc Jockeys, housekeepers and other vendors such as photographers and Videographers
Collected fees and booked venues for events
Coordinated vendors, timeline's and budgets for events
Attended and participated in non-profit events.
Recommended money-saving strategies for events
Assists in organizing corporate luncheons, dinners and special events
Worked closely with clients to assess budget, decor, and other needs associated with the planning of the event
Provide personal venue decor and organization (to include room table and floors)

United States Postal ServiceRural Letter Carrier | Waldorf, MD10/2004 to Current

Handles undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures
Assist customers in receiving oversized parcels by carrying items inside home or business
Observed road rules, weather and road conditions and other factors to maintain safe driving record
Cleaned and checked over vehicle after completion of all daily deliveries
Sort, organized and prepared all mail for delivery
Load all mail and parcels (up to 75 pounds) onto LLV (Postal delivery trucks) for delivery
Delivered mail in all forms to homes and businesses
Collect money for postage and Cash-On-Delivery orders (COD)
Answers customer questions, complaints and concerns regarding postal service and regulations
Member of the Postal Office's Event planning Committee
Assists in organizing Postal parties and events

Healthy FamiliesFamily Support Worker / Family Assessment Worker | LaPlata, MD10/2001 to 05/2004

Interviewed clients to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
Coordinated all activities involving birth parents in conjunction with in-home support counselors
Conferred with clients to discuss options and goals for various services
Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services
Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients
Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
Met with clients to determine necessary services and make treatment recommendations
Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services
Provided initial home-visits to first time parents and teen parents to be enrolled in the Healthy Families Program - assessing child abuse/neglect, sexual/substance abuse indicators
Prepared Social History Reports upon completion of every initial home-visit and home-visit reports after every parent-child visit. Documenting all observations of the parent-child interaction and progress toward goals
Provided weekly home-visits to teen parents and first time parents
Provided activities and information to encourage parent-child interaction, bonding and parenting skills
Assisted parents in crisis situations with obtaining permanent low income housing, WIC, Mental Health facilities and other services as needed on an individual basis
Assisted parents with independent living skills, household/money management, developing and maintaining coping skills, goal setting and other skills needed to encourage and build self-esteem
Assessed/Recruited over 100 clients into the Healthy Families Program
Obtained over 150 hours combined certificated training in Family Assessment, Family Support, substance abuse, home visitin, family dynamics, domestic violence, cultural diversity and child development as required by agency guidelines
Facilitated Child Development training and teen parent group meetings quarterly
Acted as liaison to connect the Healthy Families program with community and local hospital officials in efforts to build inter-agency relationships
Assisted in organizing, developing and planning educational/enrichment events and activities for Healthy Families participants

Lutheran Social ServicesAdoptions Assistant/Social Worker Assistant | Washington, DC04/1997 to 06/2000

Collaborated with social workers to support clients and children in the Adoption and Foster Care program
Provided administrative support to Social Workers and Supervisors of the Adoption/Foster Care Department
Prepared, proofread and edited all Court Reports, Adoption Home Studies and Post Placement Reports
Prepared all memorandums and correspondence associated with assisting pre-adoptive parents in obtaining Home Studies
Researched information for adult adoptees interested in locating birth parents
Maintained agency's confidential adoption database
Received and distributed all incoming adoption calls, messages and internal communications
Transported children in Foster Care to and from Therapy appointments and birth parent visits
Supervised, observed and assessed birth parent visitations as required by court order

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Owner, Events By Lady Vee
United States Postal Service
Healthy Families
Lutheran Social Services

School Attended

College of Southern Maryland
Forestville High School

Job Titles Held:

Special Events Planner
Rural Letter Carrier
Family Support Worker / Family Assessment Worker
Adoptions Assistant/Social Worker Assistant

Degrees

Some College (No Degree)
High School Diploma

Special Events Planner Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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