Brooke Kristin Spain

Parker, CO

Events Services

Daniels Fund Aug 1, 2014 - Jun 2015
Special Events Manager
Town of Parker, Colorado Aug 1, 2014 - Jun 2015
Special Events and Sponsorship Coordinator
Bks Event Designs Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
Founder and Owner
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Aug 2007 - Oct 2011
Developement Director
University of Denver Aug 2004 - Aug 2007
Executive Assistant

Minnesota State University, Mankato 1992 - 1997
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Media Studies, Communication Minnesota State University

Event Planning
Event Management
Fundraising
Public Relations
Nonprofits
Press Releases
Marketing
Sponsorship
Proposal Writing
Corporate Events
Budgets
Time Management
Management
Negotiation
Program Management
Microsoft Word
Project Management
Volunteer Management

Denver, CO

Non-Profit Organization Management

Minnesota State University, Mankato 1997
Minnesota State University

Event Director at Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Greater Denver Area

Nonprofit Organization Management

BKS Event Designs

Jan 2012 to 2000
Owner/Founder /Event Planner
Salient Partners

Oct 2011 to 2000
Master Financial Scheduler
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Aug 2007 to Oct 2011
Director of Special Events
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Denver, CO
Aug 2007 to Jun 2009
Director of Special Events
Athletics/University of Denver Division of Athletics
Denver, CO
Jun 2006 to Aug 2007
Executive Assistant to Vice Chancellor
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Denver, CO
Jul 2004 to Jun 2006
Executive Assistant to the Dean
Embassy Suites Hotel Denver Aurora
Denver, CO
Jul 2003 to Jul 2004
Catering Sales Manager
The Mile High Station
Denver, CO
Aug 2002 to Jul 2003
Event Manager
Convention Designs, Inc
Denver, CO
Jan 2001 to Aug 2002
Account Executive
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Denver, CO
Apr 1999 to Jul 2000
Program Coordinator

University of Minnesota at Mankato
Mankato, MN
Jun 1997
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations

SKILLS: 5+ years of non-profit event planning/fundraising experience 10+ years of experience in all aspects of Event Planning from vendor contract negotiations and volunteer management to on-site event coordination. Demonstrated Fundraising ability - Personal annual budget responsibilities of $500,000 net Experience with management of interns, volunteer staff and paid temporary personnel Demonstrated committee lead experience with both volunteers and paid staff members. Responsible self-starter, with demonstrated pro-active problem solving and organizational skills Superior time management skills with a pro-active "can do" relationship driven attitude Superior ability to multi-task and work well under pressure with strong critical thinking skills Superior verbal and written communication skills. Computer literate to include: Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Access, Act, and Internet