1. SUMMARY
HIGHLIGHTS
EXPERIENCE
KELLEY HARDY8129 Auora Mist St., Las Vegas, NV 89113 | C: (360) 509-4463 | kelleychardy@gmail.com
Seeking a position as an Event Planner in a fast paced environment where my creative skills and
abilities will contribute to the tremendous growth of the organization.
Excellent interpersonal
communication skills
ability to thrive in fast paced,
deadline oriented environment
Maintain a high level of
performance in supervised and
unsupervised work atmosphere
Set high standards for thorough
work completion and
organization of time
Knowledge of textiles, space
planning and color theory
Working knowledge in data
entry, Adobe creative suite, Auto
CAD, Microsoft office and
accounts receivable
Proficiency in typing 50 words per
minute
09/2014 to Current Sales Coordinator III
Cort Tradeshow and Events - Lass Vegas, NV
Diligently provided assistance to outside Account Executives while providing
customer service for new and existing clients while providing space planning
solutions for upcoming special events.
Accomplishments:
Thorough completion of ensuring product availability with the district
department operations team and coordinated with the Account
Executive for smooth operation for upcoming event ie: products,
delivery, pickup times and additional fees.
Provided accuracy with accounts receivable for each client, ensuring
that all invoices are accurate with payments current for all events.
Effectively maintained all orders and provided each client excellent
customer service to continue future events.
03/2013 to 08/2013 Sales Support/Administrative Assistant
The Core Group - Las Vegas, NV
Professionally assisted the executive team in an administrative role, specific
to sales management, brand development duties and event planning.
Accomplishments:
Diligently developed a program that offered operator an incentive to use
client products that are focus items while providing support to maintain
the team environment objectives desired by the company.
Competently assisted the Vice President, Office Manager and brand
development managers with client duties that require assistance, i.e.:
typed memos, correspondence, travel arrangements and any additional
presentation documents.
Effectively maintained and organized a system of inventory
maintenance of all point of sales items while tracking competitive line
item pricing and supplying updates as needed.
04/2005 to 02/2009 Assistant Manager
Port Gamble Guest Houses - Port Gamble, WA
Successfully managed and maintained two Bed and Breakfast residences in
the quaint, historical destination town of port Gamble, WA. This involved
routine maintenance, daily cleaning and cooking while establishing superior
customer service for guests.
Accomplishments:
Effectively managed reservations and assisted with guest check in and
support services along with establishing client relationships, which
helped in building good rapport with returning visitors.
Collaborated with the owner Port Gamble's event planner to support
2. EDUCATION
historical celebrations and destination weddings scheduled throughout
the year.
06/2000 to 01/2002 Sore Manager
Journey's - Silverdale, WA
Efficiently managed the operation of one the new trend setting shoe stores in
the United States. This was accomplished being part of a strong management
team that developed strong relations with the community and with staff.
Accomplishments:
Promoted to Assistant Manager after 1 month employment as a sales
associate. Within 10 months of establishing credibility, thorough
knowledge of the company policies and capability of managing staff, I
opened the first Journey's at the Kitsap Mall in Silverdale, WA.
Supervised a staff of 15 employees with a wide range of backgrounds and
experience. I managed all human resource activities including hiring,
training, scheduling, payroll, evaluations and promotions.
Consistently practiced positive reinforcement with staff and associates
while continuously striving to discover creative ways to reward
employees for outstanding performance, as well as effectively
communicating company expectation to staff.
2008 Associate of Arts: Interior Design
Art Institute Online - Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Residential Planning Diploma with emphasis on space and event planning.