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Anna Van Handel 1157 West Diversey Parkway
Chicago, IL 60614 T: 920.850.2610
OBJECTIVETo obtain a meeting planning/management position with a non profit or corporate organization.
CAREER EXPERIENCEExperienced, enthusiastic non profit/corporate meeting planner. Extensive knowledge of program development; meeting logistics, budget and financial management, contract negotiation, strategic planning, registration, exhibit sales and operations, conventions and special event planning. Significantly contributed to the overall success of numerous programs and projects resulting in a positive impact on the organization’s performance. Possess excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and planning skills. Recognized as a strong leader who models flexibility in responding to changing work environments. Eager to apply skills in a challenging environment that fosters teamwork, creativity and mutual respect.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS! Developed, implemented and administered operating budgets.! Created and implemented new meeting planning policies and procedures.! Worked with staff regarding on-site duties and responsibilities resulting in improved accountability and job enrichment. ! Negotiated contracts with vendors and venues resulting in overall cost improvements.! Successfully planned and facilitated sponsored events at offsite venues. ! Selected vendors for in-house and offsite events based upon cost effectiveness.! Managed staff and volunteers for various sized events.! Facilitated entertainment and catering requirements.! Initiated recommendations for sponsorship and volunteer opportunities for newly created inaugural charity team, Crossroads Runners - Bank of American Chicago Marathon.! Created video presentation for a Chicago fundraising event.! Managed pre- and onsite logistics for a first-ever memorial to those who died homeless.! Liaison with City of Chicago’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade City Officials, Mayor Daley and Irish Dignitaries in arranging kick-off breakfast for St. Patrick’s Day Parade.! Designed and implemented a criteria checklist for vendors and site selection
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Old St. Pat’s Church, Chicago, IL 2010 - Present Manager of Meeting Planning and Event Hospitality
Life Promotions, Appleton, WI 2009-2010 Events Coordinator
Life Promotions, Appleton, WI 2008 Internship-Vendor Coordinator
Centertainment Productions, Stevens Point, WI 2007-2009 Special Events Coordinator
A-mazing Events, Little Chute, WI 2007Event Planner Assistant
EDUCATION University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, WI — Bachelor of Arts, Communications
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE ! CONCERN WORLDWIDE, Steering Committee! Associate Board Member of Changing Worlds ! Flashes of Hope, Assistant to Photographer ! YNPN Member (Young Non Profit Professional Network) ! Member of the Public Relation Society of America ! Member of WISE (Woman in Sports and Entertainment) ! Member of (PRSA) Public Relations Society of America ! First Annual Juneteenth Celebration Planning and Promotion Committee ! Member of (PRSSA) Public Relations Student Society of America ! International Charity Work- Africa
AWARDS ! Chancellors Leadership Award 2008-2009 ! Outstanding Employee Award 2008 ! University Leadership Award 2007-2008 ! Member of Lamda Pi Eta (National Honor Society)
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