Mary Jean Burns has over 10 years of experience in event planning, project management, and customer service. She has planned numerous successful events, including fundraising events that raised over $250,000. Her skills include event design, public relations, budgeting, and Microsoft Office. She has worked in event planning and coordination roles for retailers, non-profits, and corporations.

1. Mary Jean Burns
248.310.5905
maryjean2020@yahoo.com
SKILLS
 Event Design and Production
 Project and Time Management
 Verbal and WrittenCommunication
 Customer Service
 Public Relations
 Expense Forecasting and Management
 Public Speaking
 Leadership
 Team Oriented
 Adapts and is Flexible to Change
 Problem Solving and Organizational
 Microsoft Office Software
 Word
 Excel
 PowerPoint
 Outlook
 Dashboard
Summary
Proven expertise in marketing,promotions and eventproduction including networking, workshops,and conferences.
My core strengths ofhigh performance and the ability to build trusted business relationships are among the skills Ican provide.
Event Planning and Coordination Experience
 Designed and implemented a four day event series, generating $367,000 in watch and fine jewelry sales,
exceeding lastyear's sales by424%
 Coordinated corporate events for major retailer in three states for 22 stores
 Produced annual fund raiser raising $250,000.00 for the Detroit institute of Arts
 Served as spokesperson and facilitated media communications for corporate public relation department
 Coordinated nationwide multi-media eventfor Condé Nast
 Trained and managed event staff of 100
 Designed events to generate new business and increase sales
 Planned and executed high impactcommunityevents to enhance corporate goodwill
 Forecasted and managed events within budgets
 Created email communications,website updates and eventpromotional material
 Provided consulting services to European manufacturers
 Developed concepts for advertising and sales promotions
 Secured sponsorships and supportfrom large corporations,communities and individuals for events
 Publicized events to target audiences generate high levels ofattendance
 Solved problems and issues methodicallyand with a sense ofurgency
 Prioritized, followed through and accomplished multiple projects in a timelymanner
Employment History
Admissions Representative ITT- Tech Educational Services - Troy, MI December 2013 to November 2014
Event Specialist Hansons -Troy,MI November 2010 to December 2013
Membership & Events Manager APACC - Auburn Hills,MI December 2006 to August 2009
Associate Store Manager Loehmann's - Farmington Hills,MI & Northville, MI November 2004 to December 2006
Corporate Gift Sales Director Darakjian Jewelers - Southfield,MI March 2004 to November 2004
Boutique Manager Montblanc – Novi, MI & Troy, MI March 2001 to February 2004
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