Jennifer Renee Hurst has over 18 years of experience in advertising, graphic design, event planning, and project management. She has worked in development offices, managed retail stores, and coordinated events. Her skills include project management, event planning, computer proficiency, and communication. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in Visual Communication with a focus on advertising and graphic design.

1. Jennifer Renee Hurst
1216 Riverbrook Drive, Hermitage, TN 37076
410.736.8812
jenniedesigns@gmail.com
7 years Development Office
11 years Event Planning & Coordination
18 years Advertising and Graphic Design
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Project Management
Experienced in working with individuals and large groups, utilizing teamwork, setting goals, delegating
and communicating effectively
Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations
o Ability to identify goals and priorities
o Proven ability to resolve issues in all stages of projects
Organization astuteness and project management skills, backed by a proven work ethic
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Event Planning & Coordination
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Experienced in working with a diverse population including individuals and large groups, utilizing
teamwork, setting goals, delegating and communicating effectively
Self-motivated; ability to develop and articulate immediate and long-term goals
Analytical creative approach to new ideas and problem solving
Budget management, contract negotiation, and outcome reporting
Computer Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Millennium software, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
& QuarkXpress. Experienced with both Mac & PC operating systems. Experienced with film and digital
photography systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hallmark Retail - Corporate Stores
District Trainer
2001-2013
Deliver training for new store managers, assistant store managers and district managers to ensure
proper training to improve the productivity and profitability for corporate stores throughout the
Southeast United States
Serve as a role model for best practice retail management and perform a functional leadership role in
the district
Store Manager
Successfully manage all aspects of the customer experience and store operations with the primary
objective to exceed the productivity and profitability of the store
Operational aspects to include driving sales, development of human resources, payroll management,
inventory management, pro-active loss prevention management and store profitability
Achieved performance objectives in sales, customer service, payroll, markdowns and shrinkage
Manage all store records, accounting procedures, banking, receiving, invoicing and time records
Oversee store appearance and visual merchandising
Assistant Store Manager
Worked closely with the store manager to review new policies, operational changes and training
initiatives
Participated in new technology implementation and training
Received shipment, determined whether orders have been filled correctly, checked for discrepancies,
arranged for adjustments, routed product
Hunt Valley Golf Club, Phoenix, MD
Assistant Director of Sales
Responsible for all facets of event sales; developing and executing events and services
Fostered existing relationships with members as well as new client development
Develop client menus, write contracts and letters, as well as organize other arrangements as they
relate to social and corporate events
Supervise and attend the overall set up and implementation of events. Coordinate with relevant
departments and vendors
Prepare and present weekly catering and sales reports
Persuasive verbal sales presentation
2008- 2010

2. Gilman School, Baltimore, MD
Special Projects Coordinator
2001- 2008
Brand building, marketing and communication strategy for all school events
Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, events, and travel
Managed alumni, parents, volunteers, and colleagues for events
Responsible for managing all facets of events; developing and executing special events, receptions
and dinners
Managed correspondences, vendors, internal and external communications. Worked within a defined
budget
Provided invitations, programs and other appropriate printed materials
Communications & Special Events Assistant
Continued to manage all programs from previous position, and accepted additional new
responsibilities
Managed all facets of production for 45+ publications for the Development Office
Responsible for all facets of events including the planning and execution of special events, dinners,
meetings, and receptions. Managed correspondences, various vendors, internal and external
communications. Worked within a defined budget. Coordinated travel
Assisted in maintaining the School’s website
Managed relationships with vendors
Coordinated photo and video shoots
Assistant Director of Publications & Public Relations
Provided graphic design support for publications, public relations, marketing & special projects
Managed all facets of production for 50+ publications for the Development Office
Maintained database of all publications
Responsible for photography of School events and activities
Managed social media and press strategy
EDUCATION
Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Associate of Arts degree Major: Visual Communication - Advertising & Graphic Design
Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
Additional coursework in Graphic Design, specializing in Advertising & Commercial Art