Rene G.

McFadden
8842 W. 97th Place (708)987-8834 cell
Palos Hills, IL 60465 (708)598-1979 home
rme5f77e@westpost.net
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Hospitality/Meeting Planner/Travel & Tourism
Highly motivated to work in these industries and to use my skills to assist in t
he success of your organization.
Summary of Qualifications
a Enrolled at Moraine Valley Community College in the Restaurant/Hotel Managemen
t, Meeting Planner and Travel & Tourism programs; current GPA 4.0 for last 5 sem
esters.
a 20+ years focusing on customer service
a 20+ years sales and marketing experience
a Excellent organizational skills
a Able to handle a multitude of tasks at once
a Self starter and problem solver
a Strong written and verbal communication skills
a A team player; works cooperatively with coworkers and supervisors
a Highly enjoy planning events, trips and functions of all kinds
Accomplishments
As a Volunteer Planner:
a 4 High School reunions
a Christmas Customer Appreciation Parties
a Numerous fundraisers for local elected officials
a Benefit for Polycystic Kidney Disease
a Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Parades
a Corporate outings and functions
As a Volunteer:
a Assist Event Planner in coordination of aThe American Association of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgeonsa Presidential Gala
a Assist Event Planner in coordination of aThe American Institute of Architects
Annual Education Conferencea .
a President of the Village Square of Orland Condominium Association for 5 years
a Member of the Hickory Hills Chamber of Commerce
a Christmas in April/Habitat for Humanity home renovation and clean-up for needy
families
a Hands Across America Benefit Event for the fight against hunger and the homele
ss
a Jerry Lewis Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy

Organization Membership:
a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)

Most Recent Employment History

The Sabre Room, Hickory Hills, IL January 2000 to Present

On call a" Banquet bartender and server.
Martens Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center March 2006 a" Present
On call Marketing and Event Organizer a" Organized Grand Opening. Plan quarterly
patient appreciation events as well as annual Employee Christmas outings. Month
ly marketing to current, inactive and new patients.
Roberts Environmental Control Corp., Tinley Park, IL
August 2006 to April 2010
Part-time then to full-time. Weekly payroll including payroll tax reporting and
end of the month certified payroll compilations. Weekly billing and accounts rec
eivable collections. Assist project managers and field personnel in ordering mat
erials for project. Organized and planned in-house corporate events.
Alexanderas Doggie Daycare, Orland Park, IL February 2005 to November 2008
Owner/Vice-President a" Startup business. Design and build-out of business space
. Sales, marketing, employee management, daily care of clientas dogs, purchasin
g and retail sales in our boutique. Organized various after-hours customer appre
ciation events as well as 2 Christmas events that included outside vendors.
Doerfler Insurance Agency, Homewood, IL October 1998 to February 2005
Licensed insurance producer, Commercial Customer Service Representative a" sales
, marketing and service of commercial/business insurance products in a 6 state a
rea. Organized all corporate events and outings.
Willow Run Golf Course, Mokena, IL April 1996 to July 20
08
Seasonal a" Bartender, Pro-shop attendant, customer service. Planned and organiz
ed numerous golf outings

Education History

a Enrolled at Moraine Valley Community College in the Restaurant/Hotel Managemen

t, Meeting Planner and Travel-Tourism degree programs
a Associates of Science/Criminal Justice: Moraine Valley Community College a" Pa
los Hills, IL
a Continuing classes in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPo
int