Event planner with valuable, hands-on experience planning and executing events of all sizes.

         Planned events for the Healing Arts Festival, Sunlight of the Spirit Books and Gifts, Family Council, Kriya Services and a local community center.

         Strong background communicating effectively with vendors to negotiate terms and conditions.

         Managed a diverse team of staff and volunteers to maximize their potential and excel.

         Proficient with WordPress and QuickBooks.

Owner/Promoter, Healing Arts Festival                                                                                           2014-Present

         Showcase strong event coordination, sales and execution skills for two annual events.

         Book speakers and exhibitors for participation in events, and also sell tickets.

         Manage marketing and promotional activities, as well as staff and volunteers.

         Administer the set-up and break down of exhibitor booth spaces.

Manager/Accounts Manager, Sunlight of the Spirit Books and Gifts 2012-2014

         Led staff, including independent contractors, while managing daily operations.

         Handled purchasing functions, as well as all finances and payroll.

         Oversaw marketing and advertising activities, including managing the planning and execution of events as well as creating and distributing the employee newsletter.

Manager, Living Wisely                                                                                                                               2011-2012

         Led a diverse staff as well as volunteers and also managed consignments and donations.

         Handled the purchasing of new products as well as annual inventory.

         Tracked the finances of the organization, including ensuring the payment of bills.

Volunteer, Ananda Church of Self-Realization of Portland                                                                  2007-2012

         Led the Family Council, including Sunday School, teaching and also organizing and managing family camping trips, events and fundraisers.

         As Head of Kriya Services, planned and executed events; distributed newsletters; and also played a key role organizing initiations.

         Organized and prepared community meals at the community center.

Independent Contractor                                                                                                                          1999-2012

Child Care Provider/Professional Nanny

         Ensured the safety of up to 22 children simultaneously, from newborns to teenagers.

         Cared for special needs children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, OCD, PDD-NOS and apraxia of speech.

  Certified Yoga Teacher

  Certified Professional Nanny

  Certified Novell Netware 3 Administrator

Dear Hiring Manager:

With the letter, I wish to express my genuine interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am an event planner with valuable, hands-on experience planning and executing events of all sizes. During my career, I have planned events for the Healing Arts Festival, Sunlight of the Spirit Books and Gifts, Family Council, Kriya Services and a local community center. I also have a strong background communicating effectively with vendors to negotiate terms and conditions. Additionally, I ve managed a diverse team of staff and volunteers to maximize their potential and excel. Among my additional unique qualifications:

         Booked speakers and exhibitors for participation in events, and also sold tickets.

         Managed marketing and promotional activities, as well as staff and volunteers.

         Administered the set-up and break down of exhibitor booth spaces.

         Handled purchasing functions, as well as all finances and payroll.

         Tracked the finances of the organization, including ensuring the payment of bills.

I would welcome the opportunity to interview with you and share more about how I would be a valuable asset to you and your team. I look forward to speaking with you in the very near future.

Sincerely,

Prasanna Hankins

916-616-8875

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