Shakirah Salandy is an experienced event planner seeking a new career opportunity. She has a bachelor's degree in mass communications and has worked in various event planning roles for over 3 years. Her experience includes coordinating weddings, showers, and other social events. She is proficient in setting up venues, managing vendors, and ensuring events run smoothly. Her objective is to continue expanding her knowledge of the event planning industry.

1. Shakirah Salandy
111 Chalet Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: 336-655-0695
E-mail: shakirahsalandy@gmail.com
Objectives
Experienced, innovative and professional event planner seeking an opportunity to
help grow my career and expand my knowledge of the industry. I am a fast learner
who has no problem taking initiative. I have a true passion and fascination with all
things event and wedding planning. I can offer creativity, professionalismand a
positive “can do” attitude in the work environment. My ultimate goal is to gain
complete knowledge of the industry and participate in a once in a lifetime
experience.
Education
Central Methodist University (May 09, 2015)
BS, Mass Communications
Two works of poetry published –(2014)
Journalist for The Collegian (The university’s newspaper.)-(2014-2015)
Completed coursework in Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations.
Job Experience
NOAH’S Event Venue of Morrisville (Currently)
Event Assistant
● Give venue tours to potential clients.
● Make contact and follow up with leads and customers.
● Schedule and execute layout appointments.

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● Setup ceremony, reception, conference etc. room layout and perform flips
when necessary.
● Count venue inventory and schedule fedex deliveries and pickups.
● Aid in customer service and sales department.
● Complete booking agreements and contracts.
The Cloth Mill Wedding Venue (03/2016-05/2016, Contracted Employee)
Venue Assistant
● Cleaned & maintained venue aesthetics.
● Setup and broke down tables and chairs according to floorplan.
● Set table settings and glassware.
● Directed parking prior to event and direct guest to ceremony area.
Royalty Promotions and Events (05/2015 – 11/2015)
Event Assistant/ Consultant
● Scheduled vendor appointments, tastings and fitting.
● Accompanied clients to all vendor appointments and act as a consultant for
decisions.
● Created/enforced event timelines and budgets.
● Toured event venues and communicated with venue managers.
● Reviewed vendor contracts.
● Followed up on potential client leads.
● Notified clients of reminders, changes and updates in event during planning
process.
● Created and Served wedding party brunches.
● Coordinate rehearsals, ceremonies and receptions.
● Created/designed menu cards, programs and other stationary.
● Troubleshooted event logistics and conflicts.
● Handled bridal party and guest during events.
● Managed guest at ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
● Set-up and brokedown decor for event.
Independent Event Gigs & Experiences

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Upcoming:
● Full planning, decor and coordination of wedding. ( Greensboro,NC
06/24/2017)
● Fashion Show and Clothing Launch ( Charlotte, NC 02/2017)
● Full planning, decor & coordination of wedding (Charlotte,NC 06/25/2016)
● Bridal Shower decor & coordination ( Winston-Salem, NC 05/01/2016)
● Engagement Party ( Winston-Salem, NC 12/11/2015)
● FC Cardinals Black Tie Sports Banquet (Advance, NC 12/12/2015)
● Outdoor movie birthday party coordinator (Winston-Salem, NC 10/18/2015)
● 50Th Birthday Celebration Event Planner (Thomasville, NC 09/12/2015)
● Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Brand Ambassador (Cary, NC 07/2015)
● FC Cardinals Black Tie Sports Banquet Planner ( Advance, NC 12/10/2014)
College Job Experience
CMU Phonathon (Spring 2014 – Spring 2015)
Donation Caller (Fayette, MO)
● Call CMU alumni to update address and phone records.
● Call CMU alumni for donations.
● Call CMU alumni donors for follow up thank you.
● Record donation history.
● Stay current with campus events and news.
FC Cardinals Soccer Club (May 2013 – Present)
Volunteer (Winston-Salem, NC)
● Design brochures, programs and pamphlets.
● Assist with planning and organization of club events, parties, picnics and
home games.
● On site and hands on execution of events, parties, picnics and home game
concessions.
● Organized logistics of annual try-outs.
● Record and enter data of new players during try-outs.
Other Experiences
● Volunteer at the University of Missouri basketball concession stand. (2014)
(Tasks: opening/closing concessions, customer service, managing the cash
register, cooking/preparing menu items and taking inventory.)

4.  Resume: Shakirah Salandy
● Volunteered to assist with bridal shower. (Summer 2014)
(Tasks: setting up/breaking down chairs/tables, setting out hors
d’oeuvres/beverages and creating name cards.)
● Volunteered to assist with 50th Anniversary Celebration in Trinidad and
Tobago. (July 2014)
(Tasks: create names cards, confirm guest RSVP, set up/breakdown chairs,
chair covers and tables/table covers and centerpieces.)
**References available upon request**