Annette Wedderburn Email and Phone Number

• Serves as primary point of contact for scheduling, reserving, planning, and coordinating logistics for University events that occur on/off campus. This includes, but not limited to the collaboration with University partners, alumni, and vendors.• Collaborate with University Food Services, A/V Department, and Auxiliary Services to ensure that the client's needs are met to ensure a successful event.

• Provide strategic planning support and help build internal team capacities that maximize the impact of University events and engagement with target audiences.• Met with University faculty, staff and group sponsors to assist in planning and scheduling of University events• Planned and coordinated University special events on and off-campus from inception to completion• Developed and maintained a computer information database of associates, activities, cost, and schedules•… Show more • Provide strategic planning support and help build internal team capacities that maximize the impact of University events and engagement with target audiences.• Met with University faculty, staff and group sponsors to assist in planning and scheduling of University events• Planned and coordinated University special events on and off-campus from inception to completion• Developed and maintained a computer information database of associates, activities, cost, and schedules• Assisted with preparing budgets and provide periodic progress reports for each event project• Maintained budget expenditures and records for each function/event in conjunction Conference and Event Services• Generate all requisitions and reports related to event finances• Ensured that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other staff members to ensure a successful event• Recommended new procedures and policies for the improvement of support activities• Assisted with negotiations for space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audiovisual equipment; make travel arrangements; order event signage, and ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.) to meet the expectations of the University• Served as the primary point of contact for events as well as liaison with vendors on event-related matters• Maintained and managed registration areas for all events and identify all venue personnel and staff for those events• Assisted with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary• Recorded and prepared reports for distribution to all appropriate individuals as needed• Proposed new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process Show less

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Bowie State University Goodloe Alumni House• Responsible for coordinating and implementing all of the Alumni Relations programs aimed at outreach for students, community, and alumni• Responsible for the coordination and implementation of fundraising and special events such as the University Gala and the Golf Tournament• Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all University-related event at CIAA• Design and… Show more • Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Bowie State University Goodloe Alumni House• Responsible for coordinating and implementing all of the Alumni Relations programs aimed at outreach for students, community, and alumni• Responsible for the coordination and implementation of fundraising and special events such as the University Gala and the Golf Tournament• Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all University-related event at CIAA• Design and develop alumni web pages, electronic communications, and a myriad of other social media posts for Alumni Relations which are used as a marketing and promotional medium to inform students and alumni of ongoing and upcoming activities• Oversaw the development, maintenance, and coordination of the National Alumni Association website and other online services.• Worked extensively within internal and external vendors to procure various goods and services that are needed for the implementation of Alumni Relations programs and events• Managed BSU National Alumni Association merchandise program, acting as the key contact for all current vendors• Worked collaboratively with Student Affairs on various programming activities which include, but not limited, to Homecoming and BSU Royal Court (Mr. & Ms. Bowie State University)• Represent the Alumni Affairs office during Freshmen Orientation• Served as Executive Director of the BSU Alumni Association• Served as an advisor for the Student Alumni Association & the BSU Royal Court (July 2017 - Present) Show less

ICANFLYPRODUCTIONS, LLC is a full-service events management and production company that creates awe-inspiring Holiday Parties, Birthday Parties, Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Launch Parties, Grand Openings, Galas, Weddings, Golf Tournaments, Conferences, Fundraising Events, etc.

• Responsible for the coordination and execution of all community outreach events aimed at parents and the youthsin low-income communities• Coordinated a Health Fair for Prince George’s County which consisted of 40+ healthcare vendors, 25+ community outreach advocates, and over 2500 attendees• Developed all of the marketing, advertising, and promotional literature for various community outreach programs• Served as community liaison responsible for coordinating several outreach… Show more • Responsible for the coordination and execution of all community outreach events aimed at parents and the youthsin low-income communities• Coordinated a Health Fair for Prince George’s County which consisted of 40+ healthcare vendors, 25+ community outreach advocates, and over 2500 attendees• Developed all of the marketing, advertising, and promotional literature for various community outreach programs• Served as community liaison responsible for coordinating several outreach literacy programs across the State of Maryland Show less