Kendall Morgan Shedden has extensive experience in event planning, customer service, and teaching. She has worked as an intern and assistant in various roles related to event coordination, customer service, teaching, and retail. Her experience includes planning weddings and other events, giving historical tours and lessons to students, assisting with costume design, working in retail and food service, and developing her skills in areas like social media marketing, photography, and foreign language.
1. KENDALL MORGAN SHEDDEN
kshedden13@gmail.com
613.483.9864
EDUCATION
Queen’s University Kingston, ON
B.A. Sociology May 2017
EXPERIENCE
Oasis tlc. Red Bank, NJ
Summer Intern Summer 2015-2016
• Responsible for instilling a daily routine with adults with Autism
• Started up an Oasis farm stand at the weekly market in Atlantic Highlands, NJ
• Educated students about horticulture, cooking and how to maintain good hygiene
Ally Dwyer Events Red Bank, NJ
Intern to Event Coordinator May- July 2016
• Thoughtfully planned and coordinated a wedding in New York City
• Obtained skills needed to create a professional website and creative online blog
• Photographed a Type 1 Diabetes research organization (JDRF) event for a slideshow presentation
Poricy Park Conservancy Middletown, NJ
Teacher for the Murray Farmhouse and Barn May-June 2016
• Gave tours of the Murray property to elementary students
• Taught them the history, daily tasks and chores of the property and of the colonial era
• Role played a typical colonial woman through dress and mannerisms
Café Boulud Palm Beach, FL
Assistant to Event Coordinator 2015
• Assisted with the planning, execution, and follow up of three successfulweddings
• Developed the ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations
• Organized music, menus, and event space to customers specifications
Amici Market Palm Beach, FL
Juice Barista 2014
• Managed juice station from open to close with enthusiasm and high customer satisfaction
• Worked quickly and efficiently throughout peak hours, improving customer turnover rates
• Tailored drinks according to customer needs
David Lusk Gallery Bridgehampton, NY
Assistant to the Sales Associates at Art Hamptons 2012
• Assisted in developing the visual placement of fine art in the booth to maximize sales
• Observed the importance of client services and networking with the fine artcommunity
• Helped achieve team goals and demonstrated an eagerness to learn
Ross School Theatre Department East Hampton, NY
Assistant to “Sex and The City” Costume Designer,Rebecca Weinberg 2012
• Organized and conducted costume fittings for play members, while adhering to a strictdeadline
• Received recognition for makeup artistry and participation in the creation of over sixty costumes
• Thrived in a team environment by regularly collaborating with the director and crew
Second Nature Markets East Hampton, NY
Sales Clerk at Health Food Specialty Store 2011/2012
• Consulted with high profile clientele and provided personalized beauty & skincare
recommendations
• Organized and tracked store orders, counted inventory, and opened and closed the store
independently
• Managed sales register while greeting customers coming through the door.
RECOGNITION, SKILLS, AND INTERESTS
• Obtained the hairstyle and makeup artist position for Queens University magazine MUSE for 2015-
2016
• Member of the New York Junior League
• Proficient in Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, and Microsoft Office
• Intermediate Spanish (speaking, writing, and reading skills)
• Interested in current events, social media marketing, health and wellness, travel andbaking
• Strong artistic ability with a focus on photography, floristry and oil painting