MORGAN N.

BURNSON
(269) 365-6550
burns1mn@cmich.edu
morganburnson.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a 30-week event planning internship in the city of Chicago beginning January 2015 where I can utilize my
previous experience while continuing to grow and learn.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
High energy, self-motivated student majoring in Recreation and Event Management with excellent communication, and
organizational skills with key competencies in the areas of:
Team building and collaboration
Staying within clients budget

Creative problem solving
Leadership
EDUCATION:
Central Michigan University- Mount Pleasant, MI
Major: Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration
Concentration: Recreation and Event Management- Commercial Recreation
Minor: Hospitality Services Administration

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Student Recreation Association President Mount Pleasant, MI May 2014 to Present
Central Michigan Universitys SRA is a student organization established to provide its members the opportunity to gain
first-hand experience in recreation and leisure professions. We organize, plan, publicize and implement programs within
the University and surrounding community.
Manage volunteer coordinators for two events
Conduct all general member meetings
Check up with board members and address any needs
Appolonis Ristorante e Pizzeria Event Coordinator Three Rivers, MI June 2014
Contracted by new owners to plan an event for the renaming celebration for one of the citys most popular pizzerias.
Auditioned and hired local talent for entertainment throughout the event
Responsible for scheduling entertainment and promotional staff
Worked closely with restaurant management to coordinate print, radio, and social media advertising for maximum
visibility and new brand recognition
Gus Macker Basketball Festival Court Captain Mount Pleasant, MI May 2014
Responsible for managing all volunteers on my court and ensured the festival ran smoothly
Recruited court sponsors: OKellys Sports Bar, Hunters Ale House and The Cabin
Rec N Ball Kickball Tournament Event Coordinator / Manager Mount Pleasant, MI May 2014
Created budget and wrote proposal for event grant
Managed all team members and volunteers
Hob Nobble Gobble (Presented by Ford Motor Company) Set Up Detroit, MI November 2013
Black tie charity carnival supporting Americas Thanksgiving Parade
Set-up all event areas including games, food and vendor booths
Assisted guests at designated area

COURSE WORK:
RPL 438- Meeting and Convention Planning (Event Coordinator)
Planned and implemented a convention for an association
Presented a convention to a board of directors
RPL 430- Planning Recreation Programs and Events (Event Coordinator)
Programmed a benefit concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:
University Recreation, Events and Conferences (University Center Office Assistant) Current
Jacks Family Pizzeria (Waitress) 2013-2014
Triangle X Dude Ranch (Server and Housekeeper) 2012