Samantha Reedsamdreed@hotmail.com

10711 Willow Oaks DriveBowie MD, 20721(relocating to North Carolina October 2015)(917) 497-4495

Professional Experience

Freelance Writer & Event Planner Bowie Maryland (July 2009 – Present)

• Drafted copy and acted as assistant editor for the Wise Women Project book and web-launch• Created copy for event invitations, website content & promotional materials • Researched and created applicable scripts for targeted sales pitches and expansion presentations for existing businesses• Drafted focus group reports for multiple hospital research projects• Researched and created articles for hospital newsletters• Researched and created copy for the National Healthy Homes Conference Guide 2011• Conceptualized and created event program scripts for non-profit fundraisers• Identified and negotiated event venue contracts • Facilitated custom menu development and secured dedicated caterer contracts • Created and executed event timelines• Coordinated extensive event set-ups and breakdowns • Crafted solicitation documents and fundraising specific web content

Rabbit Hole, New York, NY (June 2009 – July 2009) Craft Services Internship

• Conceptualized and produced food/snacks for on-set craft services table• Assisted with the development of shopping list and menu items for food selections• Successfully coordinated fulfilling all special food requests

Chef Geoff’s Uptown, Washington DC, (Nov. 2007 – May 2009) Private Event Coordinator

• Managed the coordination of all private events including menu selection, entertainment, staffing, vendor relations and decor • Coordinated and distributed all guest event and follow up correspondence• Correlated and tracked all event sales and expenses• Interfaced with the Executive Chef for the development of custom event menus and restaurant centered events• Identified, trained and oversaw private event staff• Coordinated and represented the restaurant at off-site promotional and charity events

The Roberts Law Group/TWR Associates, Washington DC, (Dec. 2006 – Nov. 2007) Executive Assistant/Event Planner

• Co-facilitated events for clients including script writing, close-out reports, entertainment, swag and on-site coordination• Reconciled multiple business accounts using Quickbooks software• Co-created and implemented Employee Training for airport employees• Managed the distribution of 401K disbursements

The Women’s Missionary Society of the AME Church, Washington DC, (Freelance Sept. 2006 – Dec. 2006)

• Planned the re-structuring of the office space including furniture design, IT requirements and negotiating and finalizing the contracts to provide those services

• Managed the coordination of venue and program details for annual nationwide conference• Identified and trained employee for completing the aforementioned tasks

Marked For Dessert, Chicago IL, (July 2005 – March 2006) Cake Stylist

• Prepared all cakes and fillings for wedding cakes and confections

• Conducted client meetings to determine design of custom cakes • Maintained inventory and quality control of all ingredients and final products

The Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY, (Feb. 2005 – June 2005) Special Events Assistant• Managed all administrative work for special events including payments, relevant paperwork, staff scheduling, budget

tracking and database management• Compiled promotional materials for distribution at each event

Computer Literacy World, Lanham, MD, (Sept. 2001 – Jan. 2005), Executive Assistant to CEO• Provided comprehensive administrative support to the CEO in addition to creating a human resources department

during a growth stage of seven to 65 employees• Event planning for corporate functions, seminars, and employee training workshops• Created promotional material for fundraisers and out-of-state trade shows including attending and monitoring the on-site

preparations• Composed, edited and typed internal and external correspondence, took meeting minutes and transcribed into documents

distributed to office staff• Created HR department from ground-up including employee handbook, payroll services, acted as group administrator for

employee benefits, employee training and employee review procedures, and internal incentive programs• Generated proposals to garner new business, designed accompanying materials including line cards, company overviews and

brochures• Coordinated the successful completion of all district and federal government contracts

The Cabinet Shop, Brooklyn, NY, (January 2001 – June 2001) Senior Manager

• Conducted all sales, arranged deliveries, closed and opened the location 6 days a week • Weekly maintained and stocked all inventory• Met with clients to design custom furniture pieces• Resolved all customer complaints• Solely responsible for reaching all sales volumes for that dedicated location

Foote, Cone and Belding Advertising Agency, New York, NY, (June 2000 – November 2000) Assistant Account Executive• Assistant for Nabisco Account – Fig Newtons, Café Cremes, Snackwell’s, Fruit ‘n Grain Bar and New Products• Assisted with Amtrak business proposal aimed at increasing train ticket sales• Monitored budgets for all brands and developed advertising estimates for all brands• Conducted weekly status meetings with all brand managers• Facilitated brainstorming sessions, photo shoots, copy development, and creation of advertisements for publication • Created databases for internal and competitive creative ads

Education

Williams College, Williamstown, MABachelors of Art, English and Psychology June 2000

Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts December 2005

SkillsMicrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher, some Spanish language knowledge