Laura Eldon
Nassau
Summary
Hardworking employee, enthusiastic about the non-profit world. Knowledgeable at working both in team-based and self-directed capacities. Seeks out opportunities to help others and always eager to enhance personal and professional skills. Accomplished in handling multiple projects and prioritizing tasks through excellent work ethic, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner
Wildflowers Events & Occasions
Nassau
08.2023 - Current
- Work directly with multiple clients in a friendly and professional manner.
- Manage event logistics and operations.
- Establish working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive understanding of products and services to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Manage administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Family Services Initiative - System Navigator
Gulf Coast Jewish Family And Community Services
Clearwater, FL
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted families in navigating the US social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with families, fostering trust and communication within the community.
- Leveraged community resources to provide the best well-rounded care appropriate to the family's needs.
- Facilitate collaborative partnership with the families and community providers to develop a support system for the family.
- Consistently remained professional and poised when dealing with all personnel, even during moments of extreme stress.
Intern
Gulf Coast Jewish Family And Community Services
Clearwater, FL
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Assist refugee families in their resettlement process.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
Intern
Ronald McDonald House Charities
St Petersburg, FL
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Assist supervisor and coworkers with various projects and tasks including organizing teen volunteer groups, fundraising, and development efforts.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Coordinated with community groups for engagement.
- Intervened in crisis situations and supported families experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development with a focus in Non-Profit Organizations
Eckerd College
St Petersburg, FL05.2022
High School Diploma -
Western Reserve Academy
Hudson, OH05.2018
Skills
- Adaptability
- MS Office
- Planning and Organization
- Time Management
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Client Service
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
Leadership Experience
- Experiential Learning, Indochina - January 2020
- Eckerd Student Leaders, Costa Rica - March 2019
- International Student Alliance, Event Coordinator and Secretary - 2017-2018
Timeline
Event Planner
Wildflowers Events & Occasions
08.2023 - Current
Family Services Initiative - System Navigator
Gulf Coast Jewish Family And Community Services
07.2022 - 06.2023
Intern
Ronald McDonald House Charities
02.2022 - 05.2022
Intern
Gulf Coast Jewish Family And Community Services
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development with a focus in Non-Profit Organizations
Eckerd College
High School Diploma -
Western Reserve Academy