aj lightheart visual resume

SOMETHING DIFFERENT…

Vancouver, Washington, USA

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration and a minor in Marketing, 2009

A member of the Men’s Golf Team and recognized as an All-American

Co-Chairman of the Business Club where I helped plan and manage events, schedule guest speakers, and

coordinate trips to various businesses.

Focused on my academics and studies which…

Helped me be recognized as the 2009 School of Management, Business Administration, Graduate of the

Year.

RESPONSIBILITIES Aide in planning and

management of event Ensure contracts and

licenses were in place Oversee master

spreadsheet and data entry

Write copy and text for event publication

Act as liaison for food vendors during event

RESULTS Event recorded record

turnout of over 40,000 All contracts and licenses

submitted and approved by City

Built solid relationships with Hawaiian Business Leaders

Increased knowledge of Korean culture

Food vendors had record sales

RESPONSIBILITIES Sponsor and player

relations Event planning and

management On-site operations Customer service

RESULTS Full player, sponsor

and customer satisfaction

Raised over $1 million for local Hawaiian Charities

Worked in cooperation with PGA Tour, The Golf Channel, Sony Corporation and Toyota.

RESPONSIBILITIES Credential design and

fulfillment Volunteer recruitment Community outreach Inventory

management Event planning and

coordination Liaison to Safeway,

Inc.

RESULTS Record attendance of

87,800 for the tournament week

All credential requests filled

Built solid relationships with Oregon Business Leaders

Raised over $1 million for Oregon charities

Bring in on average $9000 in annual enrollment fees and 90 new clients

Help plan events Maintain and manage the facility Oversee lead generation and cold calling Have demonstrated inside sales success Provide the best customer service I possibly

can Build relationships that lead to continuing

business

Core Competencies

CreativeDetail-oriented

Perseverant

AJ LIGHTHEART

ProfessionalDetermined

Goal-Oriented

Communicative

Patient

Thorough

Proactive

Honest

Optimistic

EnthusiasticTeachable

Empathic

Open-minded

Team player

“AJ’s strengths flow from his solid character. He is a young man of integrity, without guile, bright, eager and attentive. His personality and professional attitude and demeanor in the work environment was appreciated by our entire staff…He was a good fit for our company’s “teamwork-oriented” culture, eager to engage in the effort by doing the mundane of significant with equal enthusiasm and commitment.”

-Ray Stosik, President, 141 Premiere Sports & Entertainment

“AJ is a great team player willing to tackle any task assigned to him with energy, enthusiasm and a smile.”

-Don Ossey, Principal, Capacity Commercial Group

“During his internship with Tournament Golf Foundation, AJ handled everything we put on his plate. Some of the jobs he was assigned weren't the most glamorous, but I was impressed with the positive attitude AJ brought to each assignment. He was a big help to us during the Safeway Classic LPGA Tournament, often working long hours.”

-Steve Wick, Director of Sponsorship Development, TGF

AJ LIGHTHEART Event Management, Sales and Marketing Professional

11900 NE 18th Street , Apt. #9 Vancouver, WA 98684 360-606-6400 ALightheart@comcast.net http://www.linkedin.com/in/ajlightheart