Penny Light has over 20 years of experience planning events and providing administrative support. She is certified in wedding and event planning as well as sign language interpretation. Her background includes managing the Christian Campus Center at UNT, assisting directors at Harding University, and executive assistant roles for a radio station and Air Force general. She has a passion for serving others and creating memorable experiences. Recommenders praise her strong work ethic, accuracy, and ability to manage significant responsibilities.

1. Penny Light
Background
Summary Events Planner. Member of Meeting Planners International, military trained and certified
for formal events and ceremonies. Certified Wedding and Event Planner by the Bridal
Consultants Association of America, American Sign Language/transliteration.
Interpretation.
Looking for a great job in a place that needs my experience and enjoys a little fun
in the day as well.
Administrative Assistant
Consultant & Events Coordinator
Christian Campus Center, Singing Oaks Church
August 2011– August 2014
Managed all administrative requirements for the Christian Campus Center at the University of North
Texas campus. Managed staff/student service organizational events such as feeding the homeless and
other community service events, team events, and entertainment for and with college students.
Created an environment to allow for individual religious and/or Christian growth. Acted as guide for
individual students and made appointments to see a counselor, as needed. Maintained all budget
requirements.
Consultant & Events Coordinator
Mitchell Center and Encouragement Foundation @ Harding University
July 2004– February 2009
Administrator and Event Coordinator for the Mitchell Center. Assisted the doctors with management
of their classes, grades, appointments and class development. Created demonstrations for
presentation. Managed and organized all items to cross the Director’s desk, as well as, an office of
four different directors; print magazines, online education, philanthropy, and regular education.
Developed logistics for events, courses and travel. Often traveled for events and managed the
process. Controlled all submissions for budget, maintained relationships with other departments.
Such an enjoyable job.
Assistant General Manager
Jabar Communications (WJNI, WWBZ, WAOI Radio)
August 2003 – January 2004
Experience

2. Assisted the General Manager in all aspects of oversight and regulations required in the day to day
operations of three radio stations and two television stations. Administered to Sales, Advertising,
Announcing, and Customer Service for a small to medium communications market. Managed events
and listener participation in celebrity concerts and press junkets. Consulted on the development of
the television stations into a niche market. Worked with DJ’s to create giveaway items and how those
should be picked up and distributed. Work will all areas of the company, HR, Sales, Reception, music
selection, talent, for shows outside the station, etc. This job was an all-inclusive job. It was hard work,
fun, challenging, creative, and exhausting.
Executive Assistant
315th Airlift Wing
Executive Assistant to General, Commander 315th Airlift Wing.
June 2000 – June 2003
The First point of contact for the General's office, handled and recorded information of a sensitive
nature and classified manner. Managed the General's diary and the daily office requirements of logs
& message traffic. Made all arrangements for meetings & visits including travel, minutes &
presentations. Drafted, produced, distributed & managed all correspondence. Prepared &
maintained basic office management information. Maintained tickler/management information.
Communicated with upper echelon, delegates, UN officials, congress & various other government &
state related offices. Planned and managed resources, events and maintained all office developments
with diplomacy and protocol.
I volunteer at the Singing Oaks Church of Christ helping to coordinate their events. I am also a
greeting card designer, entering designs for competition to publish.
2009-2011- I lived abroad in Italy, while my husband worked for Tetra-Pak in that country. I learned
enough Italian to order some of the best food, carry-on conversations with some of the best people,
and traveled through some of the best countries in Europe.
Schreiner University~ Secretarial Sciences
Abilene Christian University ~General Education
Bridal Consultants of America certified – Have consulted over 200 weddings and many of them I
have done the flowers too.
Currently
Education

3. Recommendations
Andrew Baker, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Mitchell Center at Harding University
“Penny is so approachable, detailed and accurate, many times I have wondered if
she was not really two or three people....
501-279-4448
Tim Westbrook, PhD
Director of the Center for Distance Education in Bible Ministry
“Penny is a responsible, dependable worker. She completes her tasks with
enthusiasm and integrity. She can also manage a great deal of responsibility. I highly
recommend Penny Light for administrative, managerial, or coordinative positions.” 501-
279-4448
Dan Cooke, MDiv
Former Director Christian Campus Center near UNT Campus, Current Pastor, Station Camp
Church, dan@thestationcampchurch.org
“Penny is an all-in worker. She’s happy to do a good job and over deliver an
under-promised job. She’s a great asset.“ (615) 452-5734