KATIE CRAWFORD

Rockwall, Texas 75087 • (469) 338 3568 • Katiekathann@tamu.edu

Education
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas May 2020
B.S. in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, Cum Laude (3.66 GPA)

Certifications May 2020

• Professional Event Management
• Tourism Management
• Hospitality Management

Relevant Experience
Brazos County A&M Club Aggie Lead off August 2019 – February 2020
Event Coordinator and Decor Lead
• Managed and created a season kickoff event for Texas A&M Baseball
• Coordinated with sponsors of the event to accomplish funding and donations
• Provided oversight for the entire event which include: developed daily schedules, coordinated purchases, met with
clients weekly, and day of supervision
• Evaluated a 59% growth in attendance from 2019

Work Experience
One Fat Dove, Rockwall, Texas May 2020 – Present
Event Coordinator
• Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget
administration, rehearsal, and day of event coordinator.
• Build and maintain long-term professional relationships with various vendors and venues.
• Construct floor plan using AllSeated and perform logistics and effective onsite event management.
Texas A&M Athletics, College Station, Texas January 2020 – May 2020
Receptionist and Tour Guide
• Directed visitors appropriately inside the Special Events Department
• Guided group tours through Kyle Field
Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Breckenridge, Colorado June 2019 – August 2019
Hospitality Intern
• Facilitated guests with check-in and check-out process
• Implemented room detailing and inspection within housekeeping
Spectrum Catering and Concessions, Traveling April 2019 – May 2019
Catering Manager Intern
• Delegated responsibilities to workers in VIP tents during major PGA golf tournaments
• Administered set up and tear down of hospitality tents
• Coordinated food prep, distribution, and bartending staff
The Barn BCS, College Station, Texas May 2018 – August 2018
Event Intern
• Volunteered alongside owner and event coordinator to meet with vendors to create partnership
• Facilitated set up, clean up, and assist during events
Shenaniganz, Rockwall, Texas June 2015 – June 2018
Party Host
• Directed kids to activities and organized party room
• Awarded employee of the month after working for only 3 months

Organizations
Kappa Kappa Gamma Fall 2018 – May 2020
• Engage in various philanthropic and educational events every semester
Student Event Planners Association Fall 2019 – May 2020
• Engage in bi-weekly meetings with professional guest speakers