K AT E LY N N M A R I E BAC H E R

2 0 3 0 M AY B E L L E S L A N E | C H A R L E S T O N , S O U T H C A R O L I N A 2 9 4 1 4
T: 3 3 0 - 4 6 0 - 0 7 5 0 | E : K AT E LY N N B A C H E R @ G M A I L . C O M

SUMMARY

Wedding & Event Design professional with exceptional attention to detail. Four years experience coordinating social events, fundraisers,
meetings and weddings. An exceedingly creative edge and design background have made thinking beyond industry trends, originating
inspiration and craing event components to come naturally. Highly driven, organized and ready to take on any given task.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

A U G 2 0 1 1 - M AY 2 0 1 3

Bachelor of Science in Event Management | Orlando, FL

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY | COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION

A U G 2 0 0 9 - M AY 2 0 1 0

Major in Visual Communications Design, Minor in Hospitality Management | Kent, OH

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
A CHARLESTON BRIDE
C O N T R A C T E D E V E N T S TA F F | C H A R L E S T O N , S C

OCT 2013 - PRESENT

CALDER CLARK
EVENT DESIGNER | CHARLESTON, SC

Successfully hired, trained and managed proficient and dependable interns each season
Handled decor production orders for each client including pre-order stock checks, detailing semantics for
shipping and receiving while managing the inventory of all items
Executed weddings with budgets ranging from $150k to $1 million and guest counts from 50 to 500 guests
Developed logistical side of events by communicating with vendors + clients, conducting site visits,
placing rental orders, amending proposals, and working to create internal day-of documents including the
gathering, contact and seating lists

JUN 2013 - NOV 2014

ISLANDS MERCANTILE | FRESHFIELDS VILLAGE

JUN 2013 - DEC 2013

S A L E S A S S I S TA N T | K I AWA H I S L A N D , S C

Designed visual merchandising plans for store displays to maximize customers interest in purchasing
Maintained excellent customer-associate interaction while receiving the quarterly award for Best Service
Developed a new marketing plan for enhanced presence of the store in the Village
Managed projects + events for the store including pioneering a Susan G. Komen fundraiser
FLOURISH FLORAL PRODUCTIONS
JUN 2012 - MAR 2013

E V E N T S TA F F | O R L A N D O , F L

Designed personalized monograms for client visionary meetings and events

Provided assistance to the event + production team on a scheduled or on-call basis
Worked to execute floral and production decor prior to and on-site at events
Transformed event spaces with details including florals, lighting, decor and tabletop details
WHITE BLOSSOM WEDDINGS
A P R 2 0 11 - M AY 2 0 1 2

A S S I S TA N T C O O R D I N AT O R | P O RT O R A N G E , F L

Authored and curated weekly blog posts while managing all company social media sites
Coordinated wedding logistics and decor on-site from set-to-strike
Demonstrated interpersonal skills by working successfully with vendors, clients, guests and venue staffs
Assisted in pre-event preparation and design, rehearsal coordination, and post-event public relations
D AV I D S B R I D A L
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESEN TAT IVE | O R L A N D O , F L

A P R 2 0 0 9 - M AY 2 0 1 3

Cross-trained in alterations, quality control and customer service operations within the company
Showed each bride + accompanying party the transferable skill of how to bustle her gown
Trained new employees while promoting a positive attitude during high-volume times
Prioritized and performed administrative tasks, such as inputting profiles, filing, and managing phone lines
CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS
T H E B R I D A L S O C I E T Y W E D D I N G P L A N N E R C E R T I F I C AT I O N
C O M P U T E R S K I L L S | iWork | Pages, Keynote, Numbers | Microsoft Office | Word, Powerpoint, Excel |

Adobe Creative Suite | Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, & some Dreamweaver

Social Media | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest | Blog Platforms | Blogger, Tumblr, Wordpress

NOV 2010