KELLY BUTLER Event Manager

Chicago, IL | 847-702-4020 | kellybutler219@gmail.com SUMMARY

An enthusiastic, self-motivated individual focused on active engagement, team leadership, business development and event

design. Five years in direct consumer sales and six years in event and production management with the passion and creativity

to successfully drive sales, strengthen client relationships and execute events with strength and professionalism.

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Event Planning and Management - Client Relations - Business Development

- Budget Management - Personnel Management - Marketing and Promotion

- Vendor Management - Production and Operations - Sales Analysis and Strategy

- Inventory/Supply Control - Facilities and Venue Management - Database Management

EVENT PLANNING AND EXECUTION

CRAFTY BROADS, CHICAGO, IL

Assistant Wedding Coordinator, Part-Time, Mar. 2016-Current

Pre-event planning, client relations, vendor and venue coordination, event management including AV and décor set up.

FREELANCE THEATER PRODUCTION, CHICAGO, IL

Production/Stage Management, Contract, 2012- Current Ensure successful execution of all theatrical elements for productions including lights, sound, costumes, properties, video

and set design through scheduling and logistics, budget and contractual management, venue coordination, and hiring and

recruitment. Previous clients/companies include Samantha Rausch, Nothing Special Productions, Step Up Productions,

First Floor Theater, American Theater Company and Redmoon. (Technical Theater Resume available upon request)

REDMOON, CHICAGO, IL

Office Manager & Admin Internship Coordinator, Full Time, May 2014-Dec. 2015 Office and space use coordination, meeting and AV set up, reception/first-person contact with all incoming personnel,

budget management, facilities maintenance, IT/website, database management, intern recruitment and management.

Front of House/Box Office Manager, Contract, Jan. 2015-Dec. 2015 House management, customer service, ticket sales analysis, event planning and logistics for various events with 300-1000+

patrons. Managed 2-3 interns and all registration, coat check and food and beverage processes and teams during events.

Venue Manager/Assistant, Contract, Sept. 2014-Dec. 2015 Facilities maintenance, event management, vendor load in and load out, client customer service.

2012-2014: FOH/Box Office Assist, Assist/Stage Manager, Crew Member, Intern Supervisor, Build Shop Intern

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY, RIVER FOREST, IL

Alumnae/i Relations Office/Event Assistant, Part Time, Aug 2008-Jan 2012 Event set up, registration, and close out, constituent relations, database maintenance, mass mailing and distribution, and

office assistance.

SALES EXPERIENCE

Merchandise Salesperson, Clark Shoes, Algonquin, Deer Park, IL, Part Time, Sept 2012- July 2013

Product presentation and pitch, customer service, sales, product inventory and display, store maintenance

Merchandise Salesperson, Shoelace Inc./Ms. Bossy Boots, Part Time, July 2007-Sept 2012

Product presentation and pitch, customer service, sales, product inventory and display, store maintenance

RELATED SKILLS Basset Certified, Fork lift and scissor lift operation, basic fabrication skills, Spanish language, Microsoft Office, Outlook,

Google Apps, Smart Sheet, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/Altru, Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, Tix.com, Total Info, Retail

Inventory Control System, XStore, AV equipment, QLab, basic light board operation

EDUCATION

Dominican University, River Forest, IL, 2012; Bachelor of Arts in History, University Honors, Magna Cum Laude