Candace Balfour has over 20 years of experience in event planning, project management, administrative support, and customer service. She has a proven track record of managing complex projects and budgets. Her skills include planning conferences, meetings, and educational events. She is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and has experience working in academic, nonprofit, and media organizations. Balfour holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration and is a member of professional associations.

1. Candace L. Balfour
3761 Franklin Ave., Astoria, OR 97103 / 207-520-0521 / candace.l.balfour@gmail.com
Professional Skills
 Demonstrated competence in providing comprehensive support for executive-level staff, including
conference and event planning, travel arrangements, and creation of meeting materials.
 Strong ability in using judgment, confidentiality, and discretion in working with a diverse population.
 Adept at managing public relations and press communications.
 Extensive experience in event planning and management.
 Excellent skills in planning, organizing and executing local, regional, and national events including
Governor Angus King’s Small Business conferences.
 Proven track record of managing multiple projects to achieve objectives in a timely and efficient manner.
 Adept in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs, including
corporate, state, and federal agency guidelines.
 Skilled in managing multiple workers, developing orientation programs, and establishing guidelines.
 Advanced training and skills in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer software products.
 Extensive skills in working with varied populations on project management and team leadership activities.
 Support of others in a team environment and able to take a leadership role when appropriate.
Employment History
2009-2012 Program Coordinator
University of Maine at Augusta, Office of Professional Development, Augusta, ME
Planned and managed events, meetings and conferences including a national live web-based town hall
meeting for the nationally recognized America Speaks organization. Advised students on course sequence
and provided guidance throughout their educational career. Managed diverse projects and identified
problem areas for development and change while advising of advantageous strategies and solutions.
Worked with multiple departments to achieve project success. Managed multiple department budgets and
maintained budget tolerances. Hired faculty and negotiated contracts and terms of employment. Provided
the utmost professional and friendly customer service to all clients. Provided guidance to administration
on appropriate policy changes.
2004-2009 Administrative Assistant II
University of Maine at Augusta, Katz Library, Augusta, ME
Served as internal and external contact for the Administration in the Library. Coordinated calendars,
planned and organized meetings and events in an academic setting for various offices. Managed multiple
projects simultaneously. Worked collaboratively will all departments on campus to develop and maintain
professional and cordial relationships. Assisted students with various aspects of their academic careers.
2000-2004 Office Manager
Blount Communications, Inc., Topsham, ME
Managed all aspects of office support to staff members. Maintained FCC public file. Managed monthly
financial and administrative reports. Conducted research and interviews for on-air educational programs.
Served as first contact for Blount Communication and provided the highest level of customer and public
service.

2. 1997 – 2000 Program Assistant
Maine Development Foundation, Augusta, ME
Coordinated large events and meetings, including the Governor’s Small Business Conference.
Conducted statistical research, data entry, and analysis for the Maine Economic Growth Council’s
Measures of Growth report. Worked with numerous business and community leaders in the Leadership
Maine Program. Assisted in organizing economic tours throughout the state with Legislators for the Policy
Leaders Academy, Conducted fundraising research and drafted grant proposals.
Education
2010 BS in Public Administration, University of Maine at Augusts GPA 3.71-Magna cum laude
Professional Associations
Former Board member, Elder Justice Partnership, Maine
Member, National Society of Certified Public Managers, National
Participant, Maine International Trade Center, Maine
Participant, Maine Development Foundation, Maine
Participant, America Speaks, Maine
References
Thomas Abbott
Retired Dean of Libraries and Distance Education University of Maine at Augusta
Gardiner, ME
207-458-4111
Stephen Crate
Part-time faculty, University of Maine at Augusta
Waterville, ME
207-872-9257
scrate@roadrunner.com
Glen Maiden
Gearhart, OR
503-440-5532