Judy Rayburn
Duluth
Summary
Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Known for a calm demeanor, integrity, and commitment to excellence in all endeavors. Dedicated and reliable team player with a sense of humor. Retired from meeting planning and currently seeking part-time work opportunities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Assistant
Legacy Academy Suwanee Dam
Suwanee, GA
07.2024 - 10.2024
- I provided after school care for pre-k through fourth graders.
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Alpharetta, GA
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Greeted and interacted with guests, cleaned dining room, refilled drinks, and restocked supply stations.
Cashier/Team Member
Firehouse Subs
Duluth, GA
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Greeted customers, took orders and payments, and handled dining room recovery
- During my tenure, employee tips and donations to first responders increased.
Events Manager
Benchmark360
Atlanta, GA
12.2013 - 03.2017
- Planned logistical details for board meetings, special events, and annual/regional meetings.
- Made hotel reservations for attendees and assisted in online registration for events
Conference Planning Manager
Chickasaw Nation Industries at CDC
Atlanta, GA
09.2005 - 05.2011
- When the CDC opened its' new Global Communications Center in 2005, I was responsible for assisting in creation of SOP documents, checklists, and policies relevant to booking meetings in the center and for general government usage of the facility
- Responsibilities included soliciting potential hotels, caterers, decorators/exhibit providers, transportation companies, interpreters, etc., to provide services for CDC clientele utilizing the facility.
- Additional responsibilities included booking and approving meetings/events space online via CDC's reservation system, answering questions from potential clientele, consulting with clients to be sure all elements were in place prior to meeting start date.
- Ensured attendee security clearance was processed prior to the meeting.
- Worked with various CDC departments to setup audiovisual requirements and other technical details as required for each meeting.
- Provided guidance, suggestions, recommendations, and technical assistance to both clients and other planners in the department to ensure successful meetings.
Meetings and Exhibits Manager
Dempsey Management Services
Snellville, GA
01.2002 - 07.2002
- Responsible for the planning and implementation of the annual conference and tradeshow for the American Fence Association.
- Attendance averaged 6,900 attendees and 700 exhibit booths. Made sure tradeshow ran smoothly and all exhibitors were in compliance with tradeshow regulations.
Meeting Manager
Barbara Hill Events (BHE)
Alpharetta, GA
03.1999 - 12.2001
- Responsible for logistical support and project management for annual and regional conferences for BHE clients
- Meetings ranged in size from150 -10,000 attendees
- Also worked here from July2004 - August2005
Conference Manager
Institute of Industrial Engineers
Norcross, GA
12.1991 - 03.1999
- Responsible for the management and implementation of IIE's seminars and conferences
- Also worked here June2002 - July2004
Education
B.A. - Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, GASkills
- Restaurant and POS systems
- Customer Service
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Logistics
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Child Care Assistant
Legacy Academy Suwanee Dam
07.2024 - 10.2024
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
03.2024 - 07.2024
Cashier/Team Member
Firehouse Subs
05.2023 - 02.2024
Events Manager
Benchmark360
12.2013 - 03.2017
Conference Planning Manager
Chickasaw Nation Industries at CDC
09.2005 - 05.2011
Meetings and Exhibits Manager
Dempsey Management Services
01.2002 - 07.2002
Meeting Manager
Barbara Hill Events (BHE)
03.1999 - 12.2001
Conference Manager
Institute of Industrial Engineers
12.1991 - 03.1999
B.A. - Psychology
University of Georgia