William James Ebersole has over 20 years of experience planning special events and managing development operations. He has held several director roles where he oversaw million dollar budgets and planned high-profile university events. Most recently, he has been the president and owner of his own company, Your History, LLC, which designs personalized coffee table books. He has a M.Div and dual B.S. degrees and is skilled in various computer programs, event planning, and public relations.

1. William James “Jimmy” Ebersole, M.Div.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERT
Positioned to play a key role in management for a dynamic organization
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
President, CEO and owner of your HISTORY, LLC
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Design and produce coffee table books that cover all events of ones life
Manage all aspects of business
Senior Event Planner, Sprezzatura, Atlanta, GA
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2003 - 2005
Served as liaison for trustees and president to university colleges and departments and local community
Produced dinners and events for president and key alumni and donors
Oversaw operation and management of president’s home and skybox
Supervised two full time staff and 25 Presidential Host
Managed million dollar event budget
Hosted over 25 VIP events a semester at President’s Home
Active member of Inaugural Committee for J. Bernard Machen, Successfully revamped events during hurricane
Member of university’s Distinguished Alumnus and Honorary Degree Committee
Managed Commencement platform guest and VIPs
Assisted Florida Blue Key with honored guest and legislative dignitaries during homecoming
Coordinator, Public Functions & Alumni Relations, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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2005 – March 2010
Successfully combined two positions to one for cost savings to the university
Increased annual rental revenue by 32 – 60% from arrival year with gross revenues of over 1.7 million
Produced three yearly Board of Trustee meetings and 12 university wide events a year
Improved internal and external customer relations through relationship building and communication
Supervised work study students
Managed facilities and summer housing with over 1,500 campers and 500 rooms
Directed summer College Board Advanced Placement Institute at Oglethorpe University
Active member of Inaugural Committee for Lawrence M. Schall
Member of commencement committee
Received two Distinguished Service Award from Project Grad Atlanta
Director of Presidential Events, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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March 2010 – Present
Guide customers on all aspects of planning their event.
Provide graphic design and production of company materials
Work on company sales of company services and networking
Director of Special Events, Oglethorpe University
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August 2012 – Present
2001 - 2003
Served in two positions: College Events planner and Alumni board and relations director
Worked with College of Education’s alumni board on development and events and started cost sharing events for
alumni (i.e. Night with Cirque du Soleil in Atlanta and Dinner cruise on Tampa Bay)
Served as liaison between the college’s alumni board and National Alumni Association coordinating events and
programs between the two groups
Assisted college’s dean and development officer on comprehensive fundraising plans and development opportunities
Created and taught Special Event Intern program
Supervised the College Ambassador program for over 30 students
Planned College’s annual Homecoming events at college
Started e-mail news letter to alumni
Member of ACCED-I

2. Associate Director of Special Events and Outreach, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
2000-2001
- Planned and produced President’s Development trip to Florida for alumni receptions and development appointments
- Redeveloped university’s Homecoming festivities
- Planned and produced alumni and community events
- Supervised an assistant
Assistant Director of Events/Event Manager
Special Projects Coordinator (Annual Giving),
Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Atlanta, GA
1999-2000
- Managed class giving program in Annual Giving department
- Member of Atlanta Chapter of ISES (International Special Events Society)
- Proposed and Created Special Event Department for Alumni Association
- Created and produced annual Buzz Bash all alumni party at Homecoming
- Planned all Alumni Homecoming events for the Georgia Tech Alumni Association including the creation of a new all
alumni event titled “Buzz Bash.” This new event had 500+ attend and Homecoming overall received the highest
ratings from alumni ever.
EDUCTION
M.Div., Emory University, Candler School of Theology, Atlanta, GA
Major: Divinity
B.S., University of Florida, College of Journalism & Communication, Gainesville, FL
Major: Advertising
B.S., University of Florida, College of Journalism & Communication, Gainesville, FL
Major: Telecommunication Management
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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MS Office, CorelDraw 8, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, WordPerfect, Windows 95/98 & XP, Apple OSx, PageMaker,
Adobe PhotoDeluxe, Quicken, EudoraPro, Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, EMS, Apple iPhoto, digital
photography, Twitter, WordPress, and others
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Organized and produced advertising media kit to support the University of Florida's annual homecoming
celebration titled “Gator Growl.” Sold the largest volume of program advertising space in the history of the
event. Advertising volume revenue exceeded overall cost of the program. Created and produced overall design
and layout for this program.
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Planned and implemented a LAN computer network installation to support computer operations in the
University of Florida President’s office. Additionally planned and assisted in the designing and Installation of a
new phone system to support this same office complex.
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3. EXPERTISE AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE
! Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Large and Complex Special Events, Liaison Relations, Public
Relations, Merchandising, Advertising/Promotions, Computer Utilization, Design and Layout, Team/Group
Dynamics, Writing / Editing, Training, Research
! Volunteer with Lost-n-Found Youth of Atlanta and the Lost-n-Found Thrift and Consignment store
! Planned, developed and produced a reception for 1,800 attendees at the opening night of the Hippodrome State
Theatre and the Center for Performing Arts joint production of the musical “West Side Story.”
! Assisted in the coordination of a fundraising Christmas theatre production of 13 shows in support of local
charities. Efforts produced a substantial quantity of both toys and food for needy families in the Gainesville area.
! Olympic Volunteer: assisted with the production of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 1996 Olympic
Games.
LICENSES
Ordained minister, Church of Spiritual Humanism
May, 2012
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