1. Kate Staveland Project Management
(831) 345-7821 Event Planning
kate@stavelandhfe.com Marketing
EXPERIENCE
Cabrillo College Foundation (Aptos, CA)
Development Officer, 2013–present
Foundation Program Associate, 2012–2013
Event Planner/Office Specialist, 2010–2012
Development Assistant, 2009–2010
 Plan and execute memorable annual events for special
donor groups. Oversee invitations, catering,
decorations, reception, speeches, and activities,
creating a powerful experience for guests.
 Administer campaigns raising $365,000 annually in
support of the college. Cultivate mutually beneficial
relationships with community volunteers and donors.
Effectively manage information in a database; create
reports and letters; maintain strict confidentiality.
 Design and direct production of all marketing materials
and the annual report. Craft inspiring correspondence
with donors and event attendees, yielding positive
responses.
 As webmaster, take sole responsibility for all content,
structure, and updates on foundation website.
Catering and Event Production (Aptos, CA)
Freelancer, 1993–2009
Planned, directed, and produced parties and events such as
weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and business openings.
Worked responsively with clients to determine goals and
themes; successfully created memorable celebrations;
managed budgets to meet clients’ expectations.
World Health Communications Inc. (New York, NY)
Independent Consultant/Meeting Planner, 1991–1993
Project Director, 1990–1991
Project Coordinator, 1989–1990
 Directed workshops in major metropolitan areas to
educate patients on HIV treatments.
 Coordinated meeting spaces, registration, and
accommodations for hundreds of attendees at various
international and regional conferences on behalf of
pharmaceutical companies.
Recruited speakers and collaborated on their agendas and
materials.
SKILLS
Program management
Event production
Marketing and communications
Contract negotiation
Website administration
TOOLS
Microsoft Office Suite
Windows OS
Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge
Google Docs and Calendar
Adobe Dreamweaver
GIMP
TALENTS
Articulate, effective communication
Problem solving and strategizing
Independent project completion
Meticulous organization
EDUCATION
UC Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts with Honors
English and Dance