Emily Golden Email & Phone Number

- Manage event lifecycle from concept through execution including sourcing venues, working with internal and external partners to design events, coordinating walk-throughs and load-in/out, production set up, catering, security, A/V, floral, and programming- Manage, assist, and support logistics for POLITICO’s largest and most high-profile events, including White House Correspondents’Weekend, Women Rule, Summits, and high-visibility VIP events- Support logistics for LIVE team including finance, scheduling, website management, and training

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C.

• Oversaw conference staff and ensure the safety and high-quality educational experience of roughly 300 students • Proactively addressed concerns and needs of students and staff to ensure logistics of conference is running smoothly• Managed an extensive task list and effectively prioritize conflicting needs to thoroughly support programming, staff, and students

Elon, North Carolina

• Provided in-event supporting through working with staff and volunteers to ensure positive experience was had by all prospective students • Yield new students by greeting Admissions visitors in a customer service friendly manner, communicate with prospective students, answer questions promptly, and give Admissions presentation during campus visits

• Oversaw a committee of roughly 30 students to yield a record-breaking number of senior donors through the development and execution of programming, outreach, and social media campaigns; directly supervised the Events and Marketing Committees • Planned and executed large events throughout the year

Elon, North Carolina

• Provide a professional, helpful, welcoming atmosphere and a positive attitude for faculty, staff, student’s families, callers and visitors of the Office of the President • Provide coverage for the front desk including answering phones, transfer calls, take messages; send and receive faxes, e-mails on behalf of the staff• Assist with projects as required such as logistic support for events and meetings, research to support office priorities, and assist with major event planning • Staff and assist with events such as Inauguration, Board of Trustee Meeting, and President’s Advisor Council Meeting

Elon, North Carolina

• Managed all aspects of the interview and selection process for the incoming class of Leadership Fellows from applicant pool of 800+, including large scale event planning, organizing and training volunteers, and making final admission decisions • Restructured program curriculum and requirements, including program requirements and the tracking system to increase value of program experience for participants; coordinated intensive feedback process from program participants • Facilitated monthly leadership trainings for roughly 90 program participants, facilitated additional leadership training as needed

Elon, North Carolina

• Developed and led workshops for student organizations leaders and University departments on topics such as membership development, group dynamics, and leadership evaluation• Planned and executed large events for all organization Presidents and smaller leadership training events for individual organizations

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Collaborated with Co-Lead to oversee conference staff, including 20 advisors and 10 scholar experience team members to ensure students are safe, accounted for, comfortable and receiving a high quality educational experience• Manage day to day venue needs including the confirmation of meals, meeting spaces, AV requirements and buses in advance as well as confirm all field excursions/vendors at least 24 hours in advance • Supervise the distribution of all program materials, ensure proper distribution, collection/accounting of logistical paperwork, liaise with corporate office to report all customer/conference concerns, manage budget and petty cash reconciliation• Oversee Advisors and Scholar Experience team to ensure safety and accountability of all students•

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Ensured that logistic of conference, as experienced by attendees, is running smoothly• Acted as bus captain by managing contact with vendors, scheduling, leading bus boarding and de-boarding and crisis management• Provided curriculum materials and education support both in and out of the classroom. Facilitated curriculum in the classroom when needed.

• Managed the day-to-day operations of the Program for 400+ campers• Developed programming for and oversaw execution of before and after camp care, morning and afternoon assemblies, and lunch care, management of counselors, supply distribution, rosters and attendance, and afternoon pick-up

Political Science, Political Science And Government

Policy Studies

Minor, Leadership Studies

Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellow