Carolina Christian
Merritt Island
Summary
Motivated and relationship-focused professional with a background in community outreach, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled at building partnerships, promoting brand awareness, and organizing educational programming. Experienced in facilitating workshops, managing communications, and fostering inclusive community events. Eager to bring a collaborative and service-driven mindset to deepen relationships and support financial education initiatives across diverse communities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Events and Communications Fellow
TravelAbility Foundation
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated outreach and scheduling for national conference speakers, ensuring accessible and inclusive programming
- Managed event logistics including catering, AV coordination, vendor contracts, and event timeline development
- Oversaw on-site and virtual production elements to create seamless attendee experiences
- Edited and contributed to the development of the organization’s new Accessibility Playbook for Event Professionals
- Managed newsletter content creation and distribution to industry partners and stakeholders
- Created and curated social media content to promote events and drive community engagement
GROWTH & ENGAGEMENT ASSOCIATE
Smile Together Dental Conference
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Built relationships with forward-thinking dental practice leaders
- Registered high-level dental executives and decision-makers
- Forged large deals and negotiated strategic opportunities and partnerships
- Facilitated 1:1 appointment scheduling with vetted vendors
- Helped design and promote an industry-first event focused on growth
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase attendee satisfaction and engagement.
Events Intern
Foundation for Seminole Country Public Schools
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted in planning, coordinating, and executing school and community fundraising events
- Supported grant distribution processes, ensuring funds reached schools and programs efficiently
- Attended board meetings and contributed to discussions on event strategy and community impact
- Helped develop and review social media content to promote events and highlight foundation initiatives
HOUSING MANAGEMENT & EVENTS INTERN
PeakMade Real Estate
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Planned and executed resident engagement events to build community connections
- Conducted local outreach to develop partnerships and support marketing initiatives
- Responded to and resolved resident concerns, ensuring high-quality guest service
- Managed event budgets, tracked expenses, and maintained financial records
ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP
Ober Mountain
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Handled daily cash counting, balanced deposits, and prepared bank paperwork to ensure financial accuracy
- Managed a high-value safe with precision, completing daily reconciliations
- Balanced cashier tills against sales reports to maintain accountability and prevent discrepancies
- Generated and reviewed daily financial summaries to track and report total revenue
- Assisted with staff scheduling to support smooth daily operations and coverage
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Event Management
University of Central Florida
Orlando Florida08-2025
Associate of Arts - Business
Eastern Florida State College
Titusville08-2022
Skills
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder relations
- Fundraising support
- Event planning
- Scheduling
- Excel
- Event and management platforms (StarRez, Sales force, Whova)
- Communication and engagement
Timeline
GROWTH & ENGAGEMENT ASSOCIATE
Smile Together Dental Conference
03.2025 - 07.2025
Events and Communications Fellow
TravelAbility Foundation
08.2024 - Current
Events Intern
Foundation for Seminole Country Public Schools
08.2024 - 03.2025
HOUSING MANAGEMENT & EVENTS INTERN
PeakMade Real Estate
05.2024 - 08.2024
ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP
Ober Mountain
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Event Management
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - Business
Eastern Florida State College
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