Event Planning/Community Involvement Résumé
Education
2009 University of Minnesota Duluth, BFA in Vocal Performance with a Musical Theater Emphasis
2001 Como Park Sr. High School
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Event Planning/Community Involvement
Event: Summer Games Done Quick 2017 - 2018
Title: Volunteer Host/Stylist
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Responsibilities:
Hosting by reading donations and sponsored ads for the live stream in 2017, and as a stylist in 2018 to prepare staff and runners for the camera.
Event: Twin Cities Jazz Festival 2000 - 2018
Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Mears Park – St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Maintain Databank system and provide customer service, Create musician contracts, Assist with on-site problem solving/troubleshooting, Liaison for musicians traveling to/from out of state, Transportation for musicians from out of state, Responsible for intern(s) involved, Running errands as needed before and during event, Creating any additional signage, Assisting with setup and tear down, Organize a quick guide for staff/volunteers including the schedule and emergency contact info, sales of beer/wine tickets, pouring/selling alcohol, merchandise sales, and assistance with event logistics.
Event: Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Festival 2009 - 2018
Title: Event Assistant
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Responsibilities:
Assist with setup and tear down, Running errands as needed before and during event, Assist with backstage security.
Event: Concrete & Grass Lowertown Music Festival 2009 - 2014
Title: Event Assistant
Location: Mears Park – St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Consulting on planning committee, assist with setup and tear down, Running errands as needed before and during event, Perform.
Event: Festival of Nations (Annual event in April/May) 2010 - 2013
Title: Event Assistant
Location: St. Paul RiverCentre – St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Assist with setup and tear down, Running errands as needed, Create slideshow for main entrance TV monitors (welcoming guests/suggesting must-see spots), Run slideshow throughout the event.
Event: Minnesota ESL, Bilingual and Migrant Education Conference 2010 - 2013
Title: Co-Director/CEO
Location: St. Paul RiverCentre – St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Attend all committee meetings, taking detailed notes of discussed matters., Liaison with the St. Paul RiverCentre, Point person for all RiverCentre setup configurations, Create layouts for the event, Point person for all catering for the event, Create menus for all meals within the event budget, Assist with website updates, Assist with registrations day-of event, Assist with any special needs from attendees and/or those involved with the conference, On-site problem solving/troubleshooting, Recruit volunteers, Create schedules for volunteers and any staff/committee members assisting with the event, Greet and assist event vendors, Perform a song for a presentation.
Event: Festa Italiana! Minnesota 2011 & 2012
Title: Cultural Chair (2011)/Co-Chair (2012)
Location: Harriet Island – St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Attend committee meetings when available, Create layout of the cultural display area, Schedule time slots for all cultural stage participants, Stage management, Create the schedule, lineup and all signage for the cultural stage, Assist with setup and tear down, Recruit volunteers for the event - manage and assign duties, Assist with event in any areas needing additional assistance.
Event: St. Paul Winter Carnival, Royal Coronation 2010
Title: Director/Chair
Location: St. Paul RiverCentre – St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Form a committee, Schedule and attend all meetings with the committee, Create a script and timeline for the coronation, Coordinate with all involved with the coronation (i.e. Vulcans, Klondike Kates, etc), Recruit volunteers and create a schedule, Find all necessary props/costumes needed (borrowed from various high schools, individuals), Purchasing any additional needs within the allotted budget, Call cues from backstage and keep the show flowing, Perform a song for event, Assist with setup and tear down, Returning all borrowed items, Submitting receipts.
Event: Festa Italiana! Minnesota, Annual Fundraiser 2011 & 2012
Title: Director
Location: Mancini's Char House, St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Take leadership in coordinating with committee for fundraiser themes and activities, Assign committee members to duties, Recruit volunteers to assist with event, Run the registration table, Provide all materials needed for registration, Recruit community members to be involved with contests, Create posters to distribute via email, social media and printed handouts, Assist with advertisement.
Event: New Orleans Halloween Party 2010
Title: Event Assistant
Location: Roy Wilkins Auditorium - Saint Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Assist with setup and tear down, Assist with welcoming guests in costume and directing them to activities, Create layout of space, Purchase decorations and help decorate the space, Recruit volunteers and assign duties, Seek out and hire additional entertainment for lobby area, Assist with set up/decorating VIP dining area.
Event: University Singers Fundraiser Concert 2005 & 2006
Title: Director/Chair
Location: Weber Music Hall, University of Minnesota Duluth
Responsibilities:
Create a committee, Hold auditions for performers, Create a performance order and schedule, recruit volunteer talent from out of town (Jon Weber), Plot stage layouts for each act, Recruit volunteers from the choir to assist with backstage needs, Coordinate with Weber Music Hall staff to accommodate needs, Create tickets and assist with sales, Assist with poster design, Perform with classmates.
2009 University of Minnesota Duluth, BFA in Vocal Performance with a Musical Theater Emphasis
2001 Como Park Sr. High School
________________________________________________________
Event Planning/Community Involvement
Event: Summer Games Done Quick 2017 - 2018
Title: Volunteer Host/Stylist
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Responsibilities:
Hosting by reading donations and sponsored ads for the live stream in 2017, and as a stylist in 2018 to prepare staff and runners for the camera.
Event: Twin Cities Jazz Festival 2000 - 2018
Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Mears Park – St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Maintain Databank system and provide customer service, Create musician contracts, Assist with on-site problem solving/troubleshooting, Liaison for musicians traveling to/from out of state, Transportation for musicians from out of state, Responsible for intern(s) involved, Running errands as needed before and during event, Creating any additional signage, Assisting with setup and tear down, Organize a quick guide for staff/volunteers including the schedule and emergency contact info, sales of beer/wine tickets, pouring/selling alcohol, merchandise sales, and assistance with event logistics.
Event: Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Festival 2009 - 2018
Title: Event Assistant
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Responsibilities:
Assist with setup and tear down, Running errands as needed before and during event, Assist with backstage security.
Event: Concrete & Grass Lowertown Music Festival 2009 - 2014
Title: Event Assistant
Location: Mears Park – St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Consulting on planning committee, assist with setup and tear down, Running errands as needed before and during event, Perform.
Event: Festival of Nations (Annual event in April/May) 2010 - 2013
Title: Event Assistant
Location: St. Paul RiverCentre – St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Assist with setup and tear down, Running errands as needed, Create slideshow for main entrance TV monitors (welcoming guests/suggesting must-see spots), Run slideshow throughout the event.
Event: Minnesota ESL, Bilingual and Migrant Education Conference 2010 - 2013
Title: Co-Director/CEO
Location: St. Paul RiverCentre – St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Attend all committee meetings, taking detailed notes of discussed matters., Liaison with the St. Paul RiverCentre, Point person for all RiverCentre setup configurations, Create layouts for the event, Point person for all catering for the event, Create menus for all meals within the event budget, Assist with website updates, Assist with registrations day-of event, Assist with any special needs from attendees and/or those involved with the conference, On-site problem solving/troubleshooting, Recruit volunteers, Create schedules for volunteers and any staff/committee members assisting with the event, Greet and assist event vendors, Perform a song for a presentation.
Event: Festa Italiana! Minnesota 2011 & 2012
Title: Cultural Chair (2011)/Co-Chair (2012)
Location: Harriet Island – St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Attend committee meetings when available, Create layout of the cultural display area, Schedule time slots for all cultural stage participants, Stage management, Create the schedule, lineup and all signage for the cultural stage, Assist with setup and tear down, Recruit volunteers for the event - manage and assign duties, Assist with event in any areas needing additional assistance.
Event: St. Paul Winter Carnival, Royal Coronation 2010
Title: Director/Chair
Location: St. Paul RiverCentre – St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Form a committee, Schedule and attend all meetings with the committee, Create a script and timeline for the coronation, Coordinate with all involved with the coronation (i.e. Vulcans, Klondike Kates, etc), Recruit volunteers and create a schedule, Find all necessary props/costumes needed (borrowed from various high schools, individuals), Purchasing any additional needs within the allotted budget, Call cues from backstage and keep the show flowing, Perform a song for event, Assist with setup and tear down, Returning all borrowed items, Submitting receipts.
Event: Festa Italiana! Minnesota, Annual Fundraiser 2011 & 2012
Title: Director
Location: Mancini's Char House, St. Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Take leadership in coordinating with committee for fundraiser themes and activities, Assign committee members to duties, Recruit volunteers to assist with event, Run the registration table, Provide all materials needed for registration, Recruit community members to be involved with contests, Create posters to distribute via email, social media and printed handouts, Assist with advertisement.
Event: New Orleans Halloween Party 2010
Title: Event Assistant
Location: Roy Wilkins Auditorium - Saint Paul, MN
Responsibilities:
Assist with setup and tear down, Assist with welcoming guests in costume and directing them to activities, Create layout of space, Purchase decorations and help decorate the space, Recruit volunteers and assign duties, Seek out and hire additional entertainment for lobby area, Assist with set up/decorating VIP dining area.
Event: University Singers Fundraiser Concert 2005 & 2006
Title: Director/Chair
Location: Weber Music Hall, University of Minnesota Duluth
Responsibilities:
Create a committee, Hold auditions for performers, Create a performance order and schedule, recruit volunteer talent from out of town (Jon Weber), Plot stage layouts for each act, Recruit volunteers from the choir to assist with backstage needs, Coordinate with Weber Music Hall staff to accommodate needs, Create tickets and assist with sales, Assist with poster design, Perform with classmates.
