209 Thimbleberry Drive

Dawsonville, GA 30534
Kevin N. Wells kevinwells777@gmail.com
540-522-7053

Work
Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, Gainesville, GA Sept. 2018-Present
Development Coordinator
• Fundraising for multiple areas in the organization such as capital campaigns, adoptions, surgery center, and animal care
where I have raised more than $180,000 in donations and over $210,000 in physical items donated
• Increasing monthly donations by 70% and donor retention by 17% by implementing new programs and stewarding all donors
• Planning and coordinating small and large events that have raised more $120,000 which includes creating a new event that
partners with more than 20 restaurants in Georgia, 15 volunteers, and has an extensive marketing campaign
• Working as a Hall County Chamber Ambassador to broaden our network and steward new businesses in the county while
also attending business workshops to increase my knowledge
• Inputting all the company’s data into our customer relation management system including donations, contact reports and
thank you letters
• Working directly with donors through the phone and in-person to assist with problems, to plan events, and to increase
donations
Experience Marketing, Cumming, GA Jan. 2018-Sept. 2018
Event Coordinator
• Planning and coordinating small and large-scale experiential events by working with clients and different departments for large
vehicle companies that provided consumer information and provided potential customers a chance to experience new vehicles
• Serving as the overall lead for the events on-site which included 80+ Atlanta Braves games while being responsible for all
interactions with clients, event staff, outside vendors and internal departments
• Working with Salesforce to create all data and information such as staff hours, display assets, vehicle travel plans, run of show,
staff apparel, transport plan, and event details to relay to both the client and Event Manager
Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts, Celebration, FL Jan. 2017-Jan. 2018
Professional Internship-Event Services-Disney Catered Events
• Utilized multiple Disney programs to plan over 300 retail and internal theme park and resort events such as meetings,
retirements, dinners, employee recognition, media, and award ceremonies ranging from $500 to $200,000
• Worked directly with internal departments in person and over the phone to help assist in planning cast member events
• Assisted four high volume Event Services Managers with the planning and execution of convention and local groups
• Partnered and collaborated with operational areas including Catering, Culinary, Audio Visual and Entertainment to create
Banquet Event Orders and execute events
• Ensured set-up, service, and flow of catered functions are delivered in an exceptional manner
• Supported three Senior Sales Managers in selling and contracting events ranging from $2,500 to $1,000,000 sales or revenue
including servicing events, taking payments, submitting expense reports and communicating with clients on their behalf.

Education
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA Dec. 2016
Bachelors of Science: Double Major – Hospitality Management and Sports and Recreation Management
Minor – Business
Senior Capstone Project Sept. 2015-Feb. 2016
• Planned and coordinated a three hour themed brunch while leading a staff of more than 50 people, which led to the highest
grade in program history

Skills
Leadership, Teamwork, Fundraising, Stewardship, Customer Service, Organization, Time Management, Customer Relation
Management Systems, Event Planning, Communication, Networking, Sales, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office Programs, Empathy

Activities
Hall County Chamber Ambassador Dec. 2018-Present
Helping Hands/Overcoming Barriers-Mentor to individuals with disabilities Oct. 2013-May 2015
Social Chairman of JMU United Way Jan. 2014-Dec. 2014

Awards/Certificates
Fundraising Foundations Certification, ServSafe Certification, TIPs Certification, Eagle Scout Award, Account Fraud Recognition