CYDNEY YOUNG

http://www.linkedin.com/in/cydneyyoung SLC, Utah 84123 | C: (801) 414-9154 | young.cydney@gmail.com

SUMMARY
Seeking an event planning position with a reputable, well-recognized company where I may utilize
my education in event planning and management, experience in entertainment event planning and
organization and planning skills to execute top quality events.

EDUCATION
2016

Bachelor of Science: Commercial Recreation Management/Event Planning

University Of Utah - Salt Lake City, U T
Coursework in Event Planning, Entrepreneurship, Marketing,
Small Business Management, Management and Leadership,
Accounting, Recreation Programming - 3.5 GPA

2013

Associate of Science: General Education

Salt Lake Community College - Taylorsville, U T
Coursework in General Education - 3.4 GPA

EXPERIENCE
10/2010 to Current

Intern Event Planner/Lead Supervisor

Wiseguys Comedy Club - Salt Lake City, U T
Provide timely, exceptional service to patrons of the comedy club including
front desk ticket sales, answering phones, customer service, food service,
supervise a team up to five people, as well provide confidential green room
and backstage services for high profile clients/celebrities.
I began as event planning intern January 2016. My responsibilities include handling
incoming emails and phone calls regarding future events or catering, billing, assist in
booking local entertainment, building the menu/BEO, event set up/break down and
to act as the liaison between the club a nd the client.
http://www.wiseguyscomedy.com/

11/2011 to 06/2015

Catering Supervisor
All Star Catering (Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment) - Salt Lake City, U T
Effectively lead and supervise up to ten employees during fast-paced entertainment
venue catering services at multiple locations both on and off site, including
transportation of crew and wares utilizing large trucks, setup, breakdown and timely
execution of the event, which required effective multi-tasking, strong verbal
communication and q uick decision-making skills.
http://www.lhm.com/sports-and-entertainment

RELEVANT SKILLS

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Coordinated, planned, budgeted, marketed and executed a fundraiser event for

Save Our Canyons raising over $1,500 for their non-profit.
Have experience catering and event planning in entertainment venues from
fundraisers, award shows, television, concert and sporting events working
alongside high profile clientele and celebrities.
Thorough understanding of both Microsoft Office applications and Google Docs.
Graduate of Leadership and Management courses offered exclusively to students
working for the WDW College Program.

Leadership
Dean's List - 2015-2016Graduated in Top Ten percent of classSecretary of Future Business Leaders of
AmericaVice President of Concert ChoirMember Sigma Alpha Pi Honor SocietyMember of National Society of Leadership
& SuccessLed Group of girls ages 5-10 as a volunteer
camp counselor for children with CHD-

Awards
Have received numerous customer
service appreciation recognitions
from the Walt Disney Company,
SkyWest Airlines and Larry H. Miller
Corporation.