Freelance fundraising consultant helping to let fundraisers handle fundraising and alleviate the stress of events.

Coordinates all work, activities, timeline, and logistics associated with the planning and execution of the zoo’s special fundraising events, such as Zoobilee, Zoofari, Corks for Conservation and MaskZOOrade. Secures sponsorships and funding for events, activities, and programs as outlined in the zoo’s corporate partnership program.Creates and manages budgets associated with special events and the corporate partnership program.Oversees event planning committees and volunteers on various projects.

Responsible for coordination, planning, and on-site supervision for trade shows, banquets, meetings, commencements, etc.Serves as the facility liaison for all event constituents.Ungerboeck Software administrator and power user. Responsible for creation and implantation of new event policies and procedures.Creates event layout with attention to detail using DataCAD for a last variety of events.Supervises part-time event coordination team.Facilitated inventory overhaul and business optimization through the use of Ungerboeck.

Cross trained in both Concessions and PurchasingManaged inventory in the concession stands and beverage catering warehouseCoordinated event day staffing of beverage warehousesGenerated purchase orders and received inventory through BOSSAssisted in equipment maintenance and event preparationSupervised Zone Interns, non-profit groups, and concessions staffAssist in training zone manager interns.Enforced policies and procedures including Board of Health and Alcohol Compliance.Assisted in conducting inventory count audits.Supervised stocking and re-stocking of products in stands and warehouses. Cleaned and prepared stands and warehouses for events and winter closure.Worked along front line staff in various concessions and catering functions during special events on IMS grounds

Provide friendly and courteous customer service to all guests and clients in the building Establish and maintain an understanding of the policies and procedures outlined in the Campus Center Building Manual and the Campus Center Student Employee Manual Maintain detailed knowledge of the services provided by Campus Center tenants, general campus services, office locations, campus events and general campus information Serve as a point of contact for both internal and external clients from beginning of the event to end of event Understand how to effectively use the EMS scheduling software to schedule a wide range of meetings and events Provide information and support to clients (student organizations, university departments, off-campus groups) to successfully plan and execute events using Campus Center resources Assist with processing paperwork related to events (request forms, room confirmations, AV equipment needs, setup notes) Coordinate the distribution, setup, and collection of table tents, window banners, easel displays, bulletin board postings Assist with room furniture and technology setups for events, including locking and unlocking of rooms, turning on and setting up AV equipment Work special events as special event point of contact Work a weekly set-up shift to understand complete dynamics of event execution from beginning to endUse available written and electronic resources to problem solve and provide customer serviceUse available written and electronic resources to problem solve and provide customer serviceComplete all daily log forms, reports and other paper workAssist with the implementation of emergency action plans in the instance of a drill or actual emergency

Assist in training zone manager interns.Help supervise interns on special projects. Enforce policies and proceedures.Supervise and guide all personnel in assigned area. Assist in conducting an opening inventory for each stand.Assist with stocking and re-stocking of products in stands and warehouses. Ensure that proper paperwork is filled out and filed for all movement of product and signatures are obtained. Accurately enter data on all inventory transfer documents into computer system. Assist the non-profit groups in the closing of their stands; including stand closing checklist and completion of ending inventory procedures. Non-Event Responsibilities Assist the Concessions Supervisor with product delivery, stocking, and removal. Assist the Equipment Supervisor with equipment set-up in concession stands. Participate in the training of non-profit groups to operate concession stands. Clean and prepare stands for winter closure. Remove equipment for storage. Assist in cleaning and repairing equipment as directed by Equipment Supervisor. Assist in the food preparation and sales during special events on IMS grounds

Manage the daily operations of the concession stands within assigned zone. Supervise and guide all personnel in assigned zone. Check-in non-profit groups each morning and assist in the opening of their stands.Assist in conducting an opening inventory for each stand in your assigned zone.Maintain an accurate inventory level for each stand and warehouse in zone. Communicate inventory needs to Concessions Supervisor. Assist with stocking and re-stocking of products in stands and warehouses. Ensure that proper paperwork is filled out and filed for all movement of product in or out of assigned zone and signatures are obtained.Accurately enter data on all zone inventory transfer documents into computer system.Assist the non-profit groups in the closing of their stands; including stand closing checklist and completion of ending inventory procedures.Non-Event ResponsibilitiesAssist the Concessions Supervisor with product delivery, stocking, and removal.Assist the Equipment Supervisor with equipment set-up in concession stands.Participate in the training of non-profit groups to operate concession stands.Clean and prepare stands for winter closure. Remove equipment for storage.Assist in cleaning and repairing equipment as directed by Equipment Supervisor.Assist in the food preparation and sales during special events on IMS grounds