Jennifer Scheihing

OBJECTIVE

Email: jscheihi@kent.edu

Seeking a coordinator position in the events industry with the opportunity to utilize my unique ideas, upbeat personality, and quick thinking in a high-energy work environment

EDUCATION
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Kent, Ohio Major, Communication Studies, Interpersonal Communication May 2014 Minor, Entrepreneurship GPA: 3.56 Relevant Coursework: Special Topics Event Planning, Entrepreneurial Marketing, Food, Wine, and Beverage Pairing, Visual Design Literacy, Advanced Interpersonal Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Communication & Conflict, Group Communication, Introduction to Computer Science

SKILLS
Fundraising Event Programming Microsoft Excel Sewing Proficient Written & Oral Communication Photo Editing Adobe, Premier Elements 10 Cosmetics & Stage Makeup Web Programming

EVENT PLANNING EXPERIENCE

Baci Designer Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Event Planning Intern: August - December 2013 Worked in tandem with event planner, stylist, and stationer Amanda Cursaro to facilitate weddings, style events, and market the business Assisted in the planning and design of a unique bridal show as well as blogging for the event, contacting vendors, updating the website, and marketing the event Bendora Wedding Gallery Worthington, Ohio Wedding Planning Intern: May - August 2013 Worked in tandem with senior wedding planner Tarah Bender to facilitate weddings, meet with clients and vendors, and market the business Assisted bridal wedding dress appointments Safer Futures, Family & Community Services, Inc. Ravenna, Ohio Event Coordinator: January - April 2012 Collaborated in a team of six in order to plan a fundraising event benefiting Safer Futures Battered Womens Shelter, resulting in attendance of 100 guests Partnered with more than 20 corporate sponsors to help raise more than $2,200 in funds

WORK EXPERIENCE
Kent State University Residence Services Resident Assistant: August 2011 - May 2013 Created, planned, and implemented social and educational community programs Developed and implemented a project in which residents earn Koonce Kash Headed a team of students in planning an area-wide residence hall program Kent, Ohio

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Presidents List Award Recipient Deans List Trustee Scholarship Recipient Honors College Scholarship Recipient Girl Scout Silver & Bronze Awards Hugh OBrien Youth Leadership Seminar

References Available Upon Request