Corporate professional in event coordination with track record of successful event planning and execution. Expertise in managing event logistics, vendor coordination, and client communications. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results while adapting to changing needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Development and Community Events Intern
American Heart Association
05.2024 - 12.2024
Collaborated with the Heart Walk team to organize the 2024 Pittsburgh Heart Walk, engaging over 3,000 walkers and raising over $1 million
Coordinated Pittsburgh’s inaugural “Hard Hats with Heart” event, ensuring its successful execution
Led email communications for walkers and volunteers, enhancing engagement and event participation
Directed volunteer recruitment efforts and managed on-site volunteers during events
Spearheaded college engagement initiatives, coaching students to raise over $1,000 for AHA mission
Supported sponsorship proposal development and outreach to potential partners
Secured over $500 in donations from local businesses for Pittsburgh's 2024 Hard Hats with Heart silent auction
Utilized Canva to design stewardship materials and event-related graphics
Led a company-wide conversation about Generational Diversity in the workplace
Marketing and Communications Intern
Mohawk Valley Health System
05.2023 - 08.2023
Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar, and style
Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement
Wrote and distributed press releases and social media content for the company
Took photographs and videos during special events for promotional materials and social media pages
Planned Community Outreach Events, including coordinating with volunteers and vendors
Utilized platforms like Adobe InDesign to create signage and booklets for events
Planned and scheduled social media posts across multiple platforms with programs like Hootsuite
Radio Intern
Roser Communications
05.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant to morning radio show host (Listen its Liz)
Created and Scheduled Instagram and Facebook posts for multiple social media accounts (@cnykiss and @whatthetruckutica)
Assisted in planning and running a weekly community event that hosted hundreds of community members
Completed helpful tasks to create a productive work environment
Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Rhetoric, Political Science
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2025
Skills
Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Verbal and Written Communication
Public Speaking
Team Collaboration
Problem-solving
Organizational skills
Event Management
Vendor Relations
Volunteer management
Adobe Creative Suite (Audition, InDesign, Photoshop)
Canva
Timeline
Development and Community Events Intern
American Heart Association
05.2024 - 12.2024
Marketing and Communications Intern
Mohawk Valley Health System
05.2023 - 08.2023
Radio Intern
Roser Communications
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Rhetoric, Political Science
University of Pittsburgh
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