Zoe Shephard
Boston
Summary
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate, Events and Conferences
BreakthroughTID
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinate end-to-end logistics for national conferences and events (100–600 attendees), including vendor selection and management, hotel contracting, travel arrangements, rooming lists, banquet event orders (BEOs), A/V setup, and on-site event execution.
- Partner with the Events Director to manage the full event planning cycle from concept through post-event analysis, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and stakeholder needs.
- Lead marketing and communications for events: draft and schedule email campaigns, build registration and landing pages, and collaborate with the design team to produce digital and print promotional materials.
- Oversee budget tracking and reconciliation for events to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
- Maintain detailed event documentation, timelines, and process checklists to ensure efficiency, consistency, and adherence to organizational standards.
- Collect and analyze attendee feedback and participation data to prepare post-event reports, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend improvements for future programming.
- Serve as a primary liaison between departments, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring effective communication, timely approvals, and problem-solving under tight deadlines.
Marketing Research Assistant
Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Researched donor trends and campaign performance to inform strategic initiatives.
- Developed board-ready presentations summarizing data insights and recommendations.
Reunion Crew Leader
Princeton University
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Directed logistics and staffing for large-scale alumni events with university advancement.
- Managed a 36-member team to ensure seamless operations and donor/alumni satisfaction.
Communications Associate
Special Olympics Alaska
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Coordinated monthly virtual events and workouts for athletes, increasing engagement and participation metrics.
- Managed logistics, communications, and materials distribution for multi-state events.
- Created detailed post-event reports, analyzing outcomes and recommending improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ05-2023
High School Diploma -
Cazenovia High School
Cazenovia, NY05-2018
Skills
- Event & Operations: Site visits, client communication, logistics coordination, contracts, budgets, compliance documentation, vendor management
- Project management: campaign planning, event execution, strategic coordination
- Analytical skills: quantitative and qualitative analysis, data-driven decision-making
- Communications: storytelling, presentation development, public speaking
- Stakeholder engagement: donor relations, volunteer coordination, cross-functional collaboration
- Technology: Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, data analytics tools
Timeline
Senior Associate, Events and Conferences
BreakthroughTID
06.2023 - Current
Marketing Research Assistant
Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance
06.2022 - 09.2022
Reunion Crew Leader
Princeton University
09.2021 - 06.2022
Communications Associate
Special Olympics Alaska
09.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
Princeton University
High School Diploma -
Cazenovia High School
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