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Natasha Kulski

Vancouver

Summary

Reliable and organized professional with solid background in coordinating successful events, managing logistics, and ensuring client satisfaction. Proven ability to plan and execute events that meet needs and expectations. Aiming to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Events Coordinator

Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society - AARCS
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • Coordinated and executed large-scale fundraisers, as well as expo's, markets, adoption events, and community events.
  • Coordinated event schedules and timelines, contingency plans, and overall logistics.
  • Collaborated with teams to ensure a seamless event.
  • Developed marketing materials that generated interest and boosted attendance.
  • Managed budgets effectively, maintained accurate records, and negotiated contracts to secure cost savings.
  • Established positive relationships and partnerships with local businesses and community members who became sponsors, vendors and/or attendees at events.
  • Created and oversaw event registration process, collected and tracked attendee information.
  • Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
  • Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, e.g. volunteer's/vendors cancelling or no showing, having to assist with animal care and handling due to short staffing or wildfires.
  • Recruited volunteers and grew an events team, as well as trained, organized and managed volunteers at events.
  • Enhanced public relations, collaborating with local news and radio partners to promote brand awareness.
  • Assisted in developing a group volunteer program (Helping Paws) and grew it into a profitable initiative still used today.
  • Wrote Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for events and fundraising, as well as the Helping Paws Program.

Hairstylist Booth Renter

Studio Botanikk (self employed)
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Properly educating and answering client questions about products, services and trends.
  • Processing payments and scheduling appointments.
  • Creating and receiving orders.
  • Delivering high quality services and ensuring clients are happy.
  • Resolving issues if clients aren't happy with their service.

Hairstylist

Ricci Hair Co.
04.2016 - 07.2021

Red Seal Certified

  • Performed superior, customized services.
  • Gave clients high quality customer service.
  • Light receptionist duties (answering phones, booking appointments, taking payments.)

Kerastase Brand Ambassador and In-House Educator

  • Have a good knowledge of the brand and how the products perform.
  • Hold in-salon classes on new product launches launches.
  • Educate both clients and coworkers on products best suited for their hair care needs.

Education

Red Seal Certified - Hairstylist

MC College
Edmonton, AB
01-2016

High School Diploma -

Salisbury Composite High School
Sherwood Park, AB
05.2015

Skills

  • Proficient in all Office programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc)
  • Proficiency in Raisers Edge NXT
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Event planning
  • Volunteer management
  • Vendor relations
  • Time management
  • Records management

Languages

Timeline

Events Coordinator

Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society - AARCS
03.2023 - 11.2024

Hairstylist Booth Renter

Studio Botanikk (self employed)
08.2021 - 12.2023

Hairstylist

Ricci Hair Co.
04.2016 - 07.2021

High School Diploma -

Salisbury Composite High School

Red Seal Certified - Hairstylist

MC College
Natasha Kulski