Event Planning Resume Samples
The average job receives hundreds of resumes for a single opening—so it’s up to you to grab the reader’s attention from the start! Review our event planning resume samples below for suggested phrasing, structure, and content when you apply to an internship or entry-level job. Remember that the examples below are meant as guides only. Your resume needs to reflect your value-add for the specific role to which you’re applying. Use a format that speaks to you, and include your unique academic and professional achievements.
Event Planning Internship Resume
ANDREW GOLLUM
456 Nice Street | Huntsville, AL 00000
555.555.5555 | myname@email.com
SUMMARY
Organized and ambitious rising senior with 3.8 GPA and experience in planning and executing nonprofit and special events. Proven record of success in driving volunteer engagement; increased volunteer applications by 26% during part-time volunteer coordinator role. Detail-oriented, personable, and calm under pressure.
EDUCATION
Manatee University | Naples, FL (Expected May 2021)
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Coordinator, The Pooch Project
Naples, FL (Summer 2018)
- Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers to help at the shelter and support annual end-of-summer fundraising event.
- Increased volunteer applications by 26% YoY.
- Contacted and tracked potential sponsors for future events.
ACTIVITIES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Theta Chi, Recruitment Chair
Manatee University, Naples, FL (September 2017–Present)
- Organize and execute annual chapter recruitment program, including planning four recruitment events to endorse membership, resulting in 28 new members in 2018.
The End of Hunger, Volunteer
Naples, FL (August 2018)
- Raised over $3,500 for the End of Hunger Walk 2018, annual fundraising walk for children without access to healthful meals.
- Number four fundraiser out of 300+ participants.
Red Cross, First Aid Certification
Naples, FL (August 2019)
Entry-Level Event Planner Resume
ANDREW GOLLUM
456 Nice Street | Huntsville, AL 00000
555.555.5555 | myname@email.com
SUMMARY
Organized and ambitious recent marketing graduate with 3.8 GPA and experience in planning and executing nonprofit and special events. Proven record of success in driving volunteer engagement; increased volunteer applications by 26% during part-time volunteer coordinator role. Detail-oriented, personable, and calm under pressure.
EDUCATION
Manatee University | Naples, FL (May 2017)
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Event Planner, Museum of Art & Science
Huntsville, AL (July 2017–Present)
- Assist events team with logistics for developing, planning, staffing, and evaluating 25+ public events per year to ensure an excellent visitor experience, retain current museum members, and attract new members.
- Oversee client relationships for external events through consistent communications and clear written records detailing budget, scope, design, and timing.
- Partner with marketing team to design and distribute marketing collateral to support events and post on social media channels to drive event awareness.
Volunteer Coordinator, The Pooch Project
Naples, FL (Summer 2016)
- Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers to help at the shelter and support annual end-of-summer fundraising event.
- Increased volunteer applications by 26% YoY.
- Contacted and tracked potential sponsors for future events.
ACTIVITIES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Theta Chi, Recruitment Chair
Manatee University, Naples, FL (September 2015–May 2017)
- Organize and execute annual chapter recruitment program, including planning four recruitment events to endorse membership, resulting in 28 new members in 2018.
The End of Hunger, Volunteer
Naples, FL (August 2016)
- Raised over $3,500 for the End of Hunger Walk 2017, annual fundraising walk for children without access to healthful meals, to be number four fundraiser out of 300+ participants.
Red Cross, First Aid Certification
