Sample Resume

Rebecca E. Wilson 

1161 Hilltop Drive

Amarillo, TX 94588

(925) 555-1234

Event Coordinator

Professional event coordinator with reputations for building consensus and maintaining poise in a crisis. Hardworking and committed to meeting company objectives. Noted for strong communication abilities oral and written. Creative problem solver.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

EDUCATION

Project Management

University of Texas

Certificate in Fine Arts

University of Iowa

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

International Dance Festival, SLC, UT

2002–present

Executive Assistant/Research Officer

World Cup Executive Entertainment Committee

2001–2002

Operations Manager, Sponsorship Manager

2001–2002

Tracy Brown Weddings

1999–2001

Personal Assistant to Tracy Brown

World Series Community Celebration

1992–1999

Personal Assistant to Parade Planner

PRIOR ENGAGEMENTS

·    Bar Manager • Group Hostess • Hotel Manager

Employment Chronicle

International Dance Festival, Salt Lake City, UT

2002–present

Executive Assistant

Led the initiative to plan annual international dance festival for over 100 dance groups from around the globe.

Handle all contracts and negotiations.

·    Responsible for arranging travel and hotel stays for groups.

·    Ongoing improvements in contract negotiations have led to cutting overhead costs by 10%.

World Cup Executive Entertainment Committee

2001–2002

Operations Manager, Sponsor Hospitality

2001–2002

Confronted with looming deadlines and disgruntled sponsors.

Forged relationships with sponsors to improve contracts and retain lucrative sponsorships.

Key contributions:

·    Helped deliver a profit of $4 million..

·    Initiated cold calling campaign to raise new sponsorships.

·    Coordinated green room facility for major entertainers.

·    Successfully navigated media relations.

Tracy Brown Weddings

Personal Assistant to Tracy Brown

2001

Served as liasion for Tracy Brown and potential clients.

·    Represented the company at client interviews.

·    Cut the administrative burden by outsourcing e-mail responses for interview requests.

World Series Community Celebration

1999–2001

Personal Assistant to Chairperson

Provided daily executive administrative support to the chairperson responsible for celebratory parade planning. Facilitated communication between chairperson and media.