MEREDITH NIX
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EDUCATION
University of Missouri
(Columbia, Missouri)
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2014
 Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Minor: Psychology
 Relevant Courses: Conference/Event Planning, Event Management, Human Resource Management, Hospitality Law
EVENT PLANNING EXPERIENCE
Student Coordinator, College Celebration of Excellence Banquet (Columbia, Missouri) January 2013-May 2013
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Outlined program objectives and determined action with Dean’s office staff. Over 300 attended.
Organized and delegated tasks in timely manner. Personal areas of responsibility included photography and
entertainment for event.
Created solutions for decorations within a budget.
Student Team Leader, College South Farm Showcase ( Columbia, Missouri) June 2012-December 2012
 Assisted event staff with program layout, which spanned over 1,000 acres featuring a variety of venues at each
determined area. Approximately 500 community members attended.
 Determined solutions during event to unanticipated problems.
 Prearranged the tour throughout the acreage.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Coordinator, University of Missouri (Columbia, Missouri) May 2010-Present
 Coordinated several key components of the 2010 Missouri State Fair.
 Implemented new concepts in promoting the University of Missouri at the State Fair.
Server/Hostess, Outback Steakhouse (Columbia, Missouri ) May 2010 – June 2011
 Provided customer service with goal of customer return and complete satisfaction.
 Achieved company incentives for exhibiting excellent customer service.
Gubernatorial Campaign Worker, Brian Orr Campaign for Governor (Whitefish, Montana) June 2009-August 2009
 Fundraised and solicited donations from citizens and organizations
 Communicated and informed voters of current media issues involving the campaign.
Sales Associate, Party America (Columbia, Missouri) August 2008-August 2009
 Assisted customers in purchasing items for a variety of themed parties and decorative occasions.
 Performed opening and closing duties for the store.
ACTIVITIES/CLUBS
Meeting Planners International: St. Louis Chapter.
Mizzou Meeting Planners Association: Professional, student conference and event planning group.
Volunteer Work: Assistant soccer coach for a local youth team.