Rachel (Lainey) Elaine Logsdon

9811 Rosewood Drive Overland Park, KS 66207 Cell: (913)-406-7121

Lainey.Logsdon@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of Event Planning experience with intern position for Allen Fieldhouse
Three years of sales and customer service experience through varied positions
Proven communication skills through coursework in Journalism, Communications, Spanish and Sports
Management
Balanced academic quality coursework and various panhellenic responsibilities simultaneously
EDUCATION
Strategic Communications GPA: 3.5 Graduation anticipated May 2015
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
The University of Kansas Office of Study Abroad, Barcelona, Spain.
Completed Spanish 212 and Spanish 216 coursework
Actively participated in local and urban Catalan language while in Paris, Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid
Greatly enhanced written and verbal Spanish skills
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Event Planning Intern at KC Connections, May-present
In the process of planning and executing all aspects of the Make A Wish Foundation Cinderella Ball that
will host 250-300 guests
Create, oversee and execute all contracts that will contribute to the Cinderella Ball
Cold calling businesses and individuals for sponsorships and contributions
Funding all aspects of the event from outside sources from our outreach
Marketing and Fan Experience Intern at Allen Fieldhouse, 2012-present
Successfully help plan and operate sporting events for 500- 700 people such as 115
th
year anniversary
of Allen Fieldhouse, Ladies Night Out with Bill Self, and mens basketball signings
Organize birthday party events for groups of 15-20 aged 3-10 years old held at Family Fun Zone and
Allen Fieldhouse
Assist with various aspects of mens basketball games such as communicating via headset, running Rock
Chalk Rewards, and finding participants for fan competitions
Work Experience
Sales Assistant, Month 2011 Month 2012
Piercing Pagoda, Overland Park, KS
Processed transactions and ensured cash drawer was balanced
Successfully completed classes on effective communication to help draw customers in- store
Independently performed opening and closing responsibilities
Consistently achieved monthly sales quota
Consignment Coordinator, Month 2009 - Month 2010
Platos Closet, Overland Park, KS
Assessed clothing condition and negotiated purchases
Collaborated with other sales associates to successfully met monthly goals; revenues, create window-
displays, maintain store cleanliness, and processed intake and outtake of clothing items
Managed Inventory control of incoming and outgoing merchandise
Catering Assistant, Month 2010 - Month 2011
Union Station, Kansas City, MO
Performed event set up and tear down for fine dining for parties of 200+ people
Monitored buffet for continual quantity and temperature
Attended to customers for personal assistance
Volunteer Experience
Service for Sight, Christ Community Church, Jubilee Caf, Human Society, Week-long Honduras mission
trip, and intramural activities