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Kristen Stanford

@kristenstanford

Event and program professional with 15+ years coordinating people-centered experiences, hybrid workshops, and high-trust operational initiatives.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role coordinating high-impact, people-centered events and programs—especially hybrid and virtual experiences—where I can manage logistics, vendors, and confidential details while partnering cross-functionally to create memorable outcomes.

I’m an event and program professional with 15+ years coordinating high-impact events, workshops, retreats, and employee experiences across corporate, nonprofit, healthcare, educational, and mission-driven environments. I bring strong logistics management, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration—paired with professionalism, emotional intelligence, and discretion.

As a Marriage Helper Workshop Coordinator, I’ve coordinated 100+ high-touch hybrid workshops supporting marriages and families on the brink of divorce or in crisis. I oversee logistics, vendors, scheduling, materials, and in-person/virtual coordination, and I facilitate emotionally sensitive environments with empathy and confidentiality—while serving as the primary participant contact for a seamless, supportive experience.

I also lead community-based programming that prioritizes dignity, engagement, and connection. As an Activity Director in memory care, I designed daily enrichment experiences tailored to residents’ cognitive, emotional, and social needs, partnering closely with families and planning Alzheimer’s-focused engagement initiatives.

Across earlier roles, I’ve managed everything from premium wedding coordination to executive-level meeting and retreat support for Fortune 500 stakeholders, plus office and operational continuity. I’m currently pursuing Cvent certification and exploring the Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) pathway to keep strengthening how I design, run, and scale hybrid and virtual experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Workshop Coordinator

Marriage Helper

May 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 7 months)

Coordinated 100+ high-touch hybrid marriage and family workshops, managing logistics, vendors, scheduling, and materials across in-person and virtual formats. Served as primary participant contact and led “Happy Everything Day” to foster connection and morale in high-trust, confidential environments.

Event Management Logistics Coordination Vendor Management Program Scheduling Participant Support Confidentiality Cross Functional Collaboration

Activity Director, Memory Care

The Fountains of Franklin Assisted Living

Aug 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Designed and led daily memory-care enrichment programs for residents, creating dignity-, engagement-, and connection-focused community events. Partnered with families to personalize Alzheimer’s-focused engagement initiatives and planned ongoing programming.

Memory Care Activities Enrichment Programming Alzheimer’S Focused Engagement Event Planning Program Coordination Dignity & Engagement Programming

Lead Preschool Teacher

The Church at Station Hill

Sep 2016 - Jun 2019 (2 years 9 months)

Led preschool programs supporting children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth by designing engaging classroom environments. Partnered with families and staff to support positive student experiences and consistent daily routines.

Classroom Management Family engagement Program Planning

Luxury Wedding Coordinator

Holly Heider Chapple Flowers

Feb 2012 - Jun 2013 (1 year 4 months)

Managed high-end wedding planning and day-of coordination for luxury client events, executing timelines and directing vendor communication. Ensured seamless guest experiences while balancing fast-paced wedding operations.

Wedding Planning Timeline Execution Vendor Management Client Communication Guest Experience Coordination

Lead Event & Wedding Coordinator

Party in a Package

Mar 2009 - Apr 2010 (1 year 1 month)

Planned and executed weddings and special events from concept through completion, managing vendor relationships, timelines, client communication, and event logistics. Oversaw event-day coordination to ensure seamless execution and a strong guest experience.

Event Planning Wedding & Special Events Vendor Management Client Communication

Project Assistant

KnowledgeWorks Foundation

Jul 2007 - Jan 2009 (1 year 6 months)

Coordinated executive-level meetings, retreats, and organizational events involving Fortune 500 stakeholders, including travel logistics and presentation preparation. Supported fast-paced nonprofit leadership teams with high-level event coordination and administrative operations.

Meeting Coordination Retreat Planning Travel Logistics Stakeholder Management Scheduling Administrative Operations

Project Coordinator

Johnson Promotions and Events

Jan 2006 - Jul 2006 (6 months)

Supported planning and execution of corporate, nonprofit, and fundraising events from concept through completion, coordinating vendors, logistics, promotional materials, and client support. Assisted fundraising initiatives benefiting local hospital and community organizations.

Fundraising Support Event Logistics Vendor coordination Promotional Materials client support Cross functional Coordination

Office Manager

Gladstone Capital Corporation

Dec 2004 - Aug 2005 (8 months)

Managed office operations including executive scheduling, vendor coordination, and administrative support for a corporate financial environment. Coordinated a company-wide office relocation by managing logistics and communication to support operational continuity.

Office Management Vendor coordination Administrative Support Corporate Operations Operational Continuity