Kelsey Behrend

About Kelsey Behrend

Driven communication graduate with event planning and project management experience…

Experience

1. Special Events Coordinator

   Valdosta State University

   Feb 2016 — Present · Valdosta, GA, US

   Research and execute events with attention to detail from inception through completion, ensuring all elements enhance the quality of the event as well as maintaining Valdosta State University’s exemplary reputation.• Collaborate with campus departments, faculty, administration, catering team and Event Services staff to ensure fluent and effective communication throughout the planning and execution stages of the event.• Works directly with VIPs and community leaders in a professional and confidential manner.• Organize and manage all aspects of dozens of acclaimed special events.• Transform client visions into crowd-pleasing events that are executed flawlessly, within budget and to rave customer reviews.• Hire, train, evaluate and supervise a student staff of four. Assign daily responsibilities and provides managerial direction.• Responsible for approval of financial transactions and monthly bank statements. Ensuring policies and procedures are followed.• Provides leadership, direction, and coordination among speakers, staff, and volunteers during event program/production.

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Project Management
• Event Planning
• Teamwork
• Management
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Social Networking
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Research
• Facebook
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel