GILLIAN HARTLEY
WHOÂ AM I
Thanks for asking!
Hello! I am an alumna of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, where I received my Bachelor in Business Administration with an emphasis on management. By helping my friends and family with planning different kinds of events–big and small–I discovered my passion for making others' dreams come true and bringing people together. I am devoted to you and your event in every way, dedicated to creating the best event possible, leaving you at ease.
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I am currently working as a full-time insurance agent while building my brand and event business. I am enthusiastic about life and my greatest joy is found in the Lord, and also in a great cup of coffee and cute dogs. I cannot wait to meet you!
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Experience & Expertise
April 2020
EVENT MANAGEMENT INTERN
As an intern at the start-up company, FieldXperience, I receive classroom-style online training–both general and event-specific– to prepare for various positions at live events. Thus far, I have participated in a virtual Zoom Town Hall event for 1980 and 2020 Olympians., but have now been limited to further opportunities due to COVID-19 precautions. I look forward to continuing this internship when regulations have been lifted on large live events.
May 2019 - August 2019
BANQUET SERVER
My summer weekends were spent at The Kensington Hotel in Ann Arbor, serving wedding receptions. I was able to experience several different versions of the schedule of events that occur throughout wedding ceremonies and observed many different traditions and wedding styles. I also assisted the venue wedding planner in her work when I was not serving.
July 2019
ASSISTANT TO WEDDING COORDINATOR
I assisted a small-business owner, wedding coordinator in the doy-of execution of a wedding she planned in Downtown Chicago. My position consisted of being on call for both wedding parties and the coordinator throughout the day, as well as solely overseeing the ceremony schedule and the transportation of 300 guests.