DIONNE L. VAUGHN
DIONNELVAUGHN@GMAIL.COM
816.522.3111
8724 Cleveland Ave 3340 Toledo Terrace, Apt. 778
Kansas City, KS 66109 Hyattsville, MD 20782
913.334,2016
OBJECTIVE Enthusiastic, experienced, motivated and takes pleasure in serving the public; seeking a position in
event planning/project management where my extensive customer service experience will further
develop and be utilized.
EDUCATION HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC
Major: Advertising Minor: Entrepreneurship
Graduation: Summer 2011 G.P.A. 3.03
COMPUTER SKILLS MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Vista, Mac, Internet savvy, type 50wpm
EXPERIENCE
May 2011 Howard University, Washington, DC
Office of University Communications- Advertising/Events Intern
OUC lead for the Howard University/Petworth health fair- Solicited vendors and donation of
products and services, oversaw flow and managed event
Responsible for writing press releases, media alerts and advisories
Editor of television media clips- gather and edit daily in preparation for public viewing
Aug. 08- May 2011 Howard University Student Association, Washington, DC
Bison Ball Committee- Manager of Operations & Vending Liaison & Coordinator
Assisted with soliciting funds totaling over $100,000
Aiding with securing of venue, entertainment, and celebrity appearances
Stage manger of Excellence Awards 08 and co-decorator of Ball for approx. 500-700 people
Manager of venue on day of event: oversaw catering, décor setup & volunteers
May 09- October 10 Howard University Homecoming Steering Committee, Washington, DC
Gospel Show, R&B Coordinator, Vice-Chair, Chief of Staff, Volunteer Coordinator
Headed sponsorship efforts totaling over $10,000/collectively $250,000+
Responsible for all logistics of the concert: booking artists, soliciting vendors, set/stage design
Oversaw staff/volunteers and delegated responsibility while assisting their vision development
October 08 Leslie • Manning Events, St. Francis Hall- Washington, DC
Wedding Coordinator Assistant, O’Brian-McKay Wedding
Supervised bride and bridal attendants
Structured flow of service and organization of guest for reception
Decorated and arranged cake table for reception
June 07-August 07 GE Energy, Kansas City, MO
Marketing/Communications Intern
Headed publicity and internal communication for Susan G. Komen-KCK race for the cure events
Assisted with converting manuals and graphics from Mac to PC
Co-facilitated with coordination of multiple tradeshows,
Managed multiple projects while under tight deadlines
HONORS/LEADERSHIP
Freshmen Leadership Academy, Evangelistic Center Church and Kauffman Scholars Mentor
John H. Johnson School of Communication- Dean’ List
Miss Freshmen 2006-07, HU Royal Court pageant consultant and coach, 07-present
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/VOLUNTEER
Howard University Gospel Choir- Ministry Development Team
UTC Hand’s for Haiti- Assistant Facilitator
REFERENCES Available upon Request