whitneyhu

903-243-3803/whitneyhu@gmail.com/@whitney_hu

the highlights
Detail-orientated, dependable, and diligent worker equipped with Quickbooks, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Suite, Google Apps, LinkedIn Recruitment, XHTML coding, and the best banana cake recipe.

work experience
Manager, Strategic Delegate Acquisition June 2013-Present Responsible for creating relationships and coordinating agency resources in order to meet the needs of C-suite executives primarily from Fortune 500 companies. Duties include generating new leads and business, managing current accounts, researching intensively to understand relevant issues for current markets, and working closely with production, marketing, and sponsorship to deliver successful events. - Began as an Account Manager but with record sales, the agency created a new team specializing in the acquisition of C-suite executives. - Attended the 11th Annual Cold Chain Global Forum in Chicago, IL. Responsible for matchmaking VIP guests with relevant solution providers, creating a holistic on-site experience, and networking with current clients. Wedding Consultant at Davids Bridal May 2012-December 2012 Maintained professional relationships with clients throughout their wedding experience from finding their dream dress to picking bridesmaid styles. Consistently met sales expectations and goals while simultaneously building up clientele based off of positive recommendations from past brides. Assistant Residence Director August 2010-December 2012. Hired as the first sophomore Assistant Residence Director in college history. Responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, and supervision of Resident Assistants and Residential Board of Directors. Created educational, cultural, and social programs with hall staff that upheld the mission of the student body. Served on-duty rotation as a first responder. Training: Mental Health Aid and Conflict Resolution.

intern experience
Marketing & Event Planning Intern at Tory Johnson Productions January 2013-May 2013 Assisted with Torys business women conferences (Spark & Hustle) with speaker research, logistical support, and PR efforts including designing eye-catching graphics for social media outlets. Also worked on PR efforts for Torys upcoming new book The Shift and light coding for Torys three websites. Proposal Intern at Genova Technologies May 2012-December 2012 Revamped proposal system to include unified resumes and cameos of over 200+ Genova Tech employees and contractors. Wrote case studies and white papers published to the website and focused on an independent project of creating graphics and templates for a sharper, professional, and modern look to be used by the Proposal team.

volunteer experience
Coe Connections Coordinator for Children of Promise August 2009-December 2012 Children of Promise provides mentoring opportunities to children whose parents have been incarcerated. Helped unite college students with the parent program through bi-monthly on-campus sessions by planning fun events from science experiments to kickball tournaments. Divorce Class Teacher at Kids First August 2009-December 2012 Kids First is a law firm that provides high quality legal representation and services for kids in divorce and custody battles. Taught divorce classes for age groups K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11 with trained lawyers to help children understand and cope with their parents divorce and separation. Facilitated artwork, games, and discussions in 2.5 hour long classes.

education
Coe College 2009-2013 B.A. English, Creative Writing Diversity Leader Scholar Activities: Residence Life, Student Body Treasurer, Justice League, Mock Trial, Student Activities Committee, and Coe Review