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FUNCTIONAL RÉSUMÉ
SAMPLE
SHAUNA CARDOSO
503-123-1234 | scardoso@gmail.com | linkedin.com/scardoso | Beaverton, Oregon
SUMMARY
Accomplished event planner with six years of experience planning more than 70 events.
Knowledgeable in many event types including weddings, conferences, marathons and concerts.
Eocient and proactive planner with expertise in keeping events on time, on budget and aligned
with client goals. Skilled at leveraging extensive industry connections to match clients with the best
vendors for their event. Known for exemplary customer service and organization. Led the team that
won the Stevie Awards 2022 Customer Service Team of the Year.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Customer Service and Hospitality
" Coordinate with clients to understand their vision and requirements, translating them into successful
event concepts.
" Build long-term relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business, referrals and a 5-star review on Yelp.
Event Planning
" Develop detailed timelines, schedules and checklists to ensure all aspects of an event are meticulously
planned and executed.
" Manage event budgets of up to $200,000 and negotiate contracts with venues, caterers, entertainment
providers and other vendors to ensure high-quality services within budget.
" Planned and executed more than 70 events, ranging from small private gatherings to large-scale
conferences and marathons with more than 1,000 attendees.
" Maintain strong relationships with a network of reliable vendors, ensuring seamless collaboration and
problem-solving.
Administrative Support
" Create contracts for each event and check in with clients regularly to ensure all parties are up to date on
event details, budget estimates and schedules.
" Supervise teams of staf and volunteers to assist with setup and logistics for the event.
Communication
" Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, concerns and special requests
promptly and professionally.
" Develop and design materials to promote events, using social media and other strategies to attract and
engage potential attendees.
You do not need to include
your full street address on
your résumé. A city and state
along with your phone and
email are enough. Include a
link to your LinkedIn proole
or an online portfolio of work
if you have one.
A functional résumé often
begins with a summary
calling attention to your
strongest skill sets. These
skills should be highly
relevant to qualities listed
in the job posting for the
position you are applying to.
A functional résumé can be
useful if you want to put the
focus on your skills instead of
the specioc roles where you
acquired them.
Group your skills and abilities
into clusters and use headers
to organize them. Tailor your
headers to catch employers9
eyes with relevant keywords.
Where possible, include
numbers to show the scale or
impact of your work. If you
don9t know the exact ogures,
a range or estimate is OK.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Event Planner | Pine Productions | Oregon City, Oregon | 2021-Present
Assistant Event Planner and Researcher | Portlandia Events | Portland, Oregon | 2018-21
Marketing and Scheduling | California Catering | Redding, California | 2014-18
EDUCATION
Make sure you still include
past workplaces, locations
and dates of employment on
a functional résumé. Just add
them later in the document.
B.A. in Communication | Oregon State University | June 2014
A.A.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management | Chemeketa Community College | June 2012
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Customer Service Team of the Year | Stevie Award | 2022
TECHNICAL SKILLS
If you were a transfer student
from a community college,
you can choose to include your
associate9s degree or other
credentials. Or you can list just
your bachelor9s degree.
Microsoft Suite Certiocation, EP Budgeting, Hootsuite, Adobe Suite, Eventbrite
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