MAKENNA GOLDEN
Wilmington,NC
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner
UNCW - Event Design Applied Learning Course
06.2024 - Current
- Utilized LinkedIn to research and engage with UNCW alumni, recruiting panelists for events that motivated students with valuable career insights, promoting greater opportunities and knowledge exchange.
- Maintained organized communication with professors and the planning team through Microsoft Teams, ensuring seamless coordination throughout each planning phase. Facilitated communication with businesses to obtain quotes and pricing for promotional merchandise.
- Initiated contact with potential venues to secure locations for hosting events resulting in student, faculty, and client satisfaction.
Assistant to Wedding Planner
Weot Weddings
- Assisted in venue set up, decorating, and coordinating scheduled events according to timeline.
- Greeted guests and coordinated direction with professionalism and positivity.
- Communication with wedding party on minor details and changes to ensure client satisfaction.
- Responsible for graphic design elements and creation of wedding programs.
Team Supervisor
Port City Gymnastics
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed a productive competitive program that ensured positive development of all gymnasts and coaches, working alongside the department head.
- Attended and hosted staff meetings providing guidance, experience, and knowledge that trained staff members in proper technique and safety.
- Performed administrative tasks that included receiving and responding to parent inquiries and concerns through email while maintaining professional courtesy.
- Achieved eligibility through completion of several safety certification courses.
- Experience with completing accident reports, injuries, and concussion protocol.
Marketing Director
Katessa II Fishing Charters, The Tumble Gym, Concrete Resurrection
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Designed engaging brochures and flyers, resonating with the target audience and increasing client engagement.
- Collaborated with T-shirt businesses to conceptualize original design concepts through productive business meetings, ensuring visions are aligned while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
- Maintained communication with clients regarding inquiries and bookings, delivering quick and efficient responses that reduced response times.
- Designed original and professional business cards, showcasing their contact information while ensuring alignment with company branding and standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of North Carolina
Wilmington, NC05.2024
Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Promoting & Leading
- Supervising
- Customer service
- Flexibility & Multitasking
- Brand representation
- Computer Software
- Moderating and Public Speaking
- Social Media Marketing & Promoting
Awards
- Lambda Pi Eta
- Event Design Student Recognition- Letter of Excellence from Department Chair
Training & Certifications
- Safety & Risk Management (Issued 11-06-21)
- Tough Coaching or Emotional Abuse: Knowing When the Line Has Been Crossed (Issued 11-06-21)
- Understanding Safety and Response Policy (Issued: 10/31/2021)
- USA Gymnastics University: Instructor (Issued: 12/12/2021)
- U.S. Center for SafeSport Core Training
- IRB Certification (Issued: 01-27-23)
Timeline
Event Planner
UNCW - Event Design Applied Learning Course
06.2024 - Current
Team Supervisor
Port City Gymnastics
05.2023 - 05.2024
Marketing Director
Katessa II Fishing Charters, The Tumble Gym, Concrete Resurrection
05.2019 - 08.2020
Assistant to Wedding Planner
Weot Weddings
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of North Carolina
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