Jennifer Ball

Jennifer Ball

Sales Associate

Followers of Jennifer Ball1000 followers
location of Jennifer BallWhitsett, North Carolina, United States

Connect with Jennifer Ball to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Jennifer Ball to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Wedding Planner & Designer, Destination Wedding Planner, Honeymoon Specialist, Public Speaker, and Adjunct Professor at UNCG, HPU, & ACC

  • Education

    • University of North Carolina at Greensboro

      1997 - 2002
      Recreation, Parks & Tourism, Psy. Business

      Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Fraternity, Orientation Leader, Women Club Soccer,

    • University of North Carolina at Greensboro

      1997 - 2002
      B.S Recreation, Parks, and Tourism; Travel, Tourism and Commercial Recreation

      Financed 75% of all college expenses, worked 25+ hours per week

    • Professional Bartending Institute

      2000 - 2000

      100, speed test: 24 drinks in 8 minutes, Training for Intervention ProcedureS (TIPS) Certified.Attended Alcohol Awareness class taught by NC ALE agent

    • University of North Carolina at Greensboro

      2018 - 2020
      Master of Arts - MA Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

      I went back to get my master's so that I could create and develop more programs and classes for the event industry on the colligate level. I hope to one day transition from 18-hour event days on the weekend to 18 hours per week in the classroom training and teaching the next generation of event professionals.

  • Experience

    • Brands, Inc

      Aug 2001 - Jan 2013
      Sales Associate

      Master Seller for Wilmington store and won in-store contests at all stores and awarded highest sales for Greensboro store.Worked for Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret.Assisted in every almanac. Putting out new inventory, and decorating the store.

    • Chili's Bar & Grill

      Dec 2003 - Feb 2019
      Bartender/ Server/ Hostess/ Expeditor/ Trainer

      Employee of the month for May and October (Greensboro Store).Member of the training team which trains all new "Chili-heads."Worked closely with the public to insure a pleasant visit.

    • Pine Lake Pavilion

      Jun 2004 - Nov 2013
      Site Manager

      Pine Lake Pavilion is the perfect destination wedding venue that offers a wide variety of events and services.

    • Evince Management Agency

      Jun 2004 - Nov 2013

      Oversee all Sales and Marketing for Pine Lake Pavilion.Lead Wedding Coordinator and Consultant for Pine Lake Pavilion.Event Planner for Corporate Events, Private Parties, and Festivals. I am the one you call if you need all the details of your event taken care of. I can plan for our private venue or suggest off site venues. I can assist you with catering, entertainment, photography, decorations, schedule needs and anything in between.

      • Sales, Marketing and Event Planner

        Jun 2004 - Nov 2013
      • Sales, Marketing & Event Planner

        Jun 2004 - Oct 2013
    • Hooter's

      Mar 2006 - Jun 2008
      Promo Assistant

      Organized large events for Hooters of Burlington such as Bike Nights, Bikini Contest and Super Bowl Parties.Trainer for new Hooter girls.Traveled with Hooters for Promotions and Store Openings.

    • Knot Your Average Events

      Jul 2012 - now

      Knot Your Average Events was started to allow family members to be a part of your special day without missing any of the magical moments. We offer full event planning packages up through Day of Coordination which will allow you to still plan your special day, to offering event design and budget planning. Allow our staff to be the behind the scenes so that you and your family can be seen! We can handle all of your event needs "KNOT" just weddings...coorporate, family, and more... I am the lead planner and designer for Knot Your Average Events. We specialize in local and destination events & weddings from the Carolinas to the Caribbean. I am a travel specialist with Sandals & Beaches Resorts. My vacation planning is complimentary.

      • Owner, Lead Event Planner and Wedding Coordinator

        Aug 2012 - now
      • Business Owner

        Jul 2012 - now
    • University of North Carolina Greensboro

      Jul 2013 - now
      Adjunct Professor

      Teaching the Jr & Sr and Overview of Event Planning & Management

    • High Point University

      Aug 2022 - now
      Adjunct Professor

      I'm giving back to the industry that gave me so much by teaching the next generation of event professionals. Fall of 2022 I'm teaching the networking and professional development class for the communications building on campus.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Wedding and Event Planner (CWP)

      The Bridal Society
      Feb 2016
    • Certified and Accredited PLUS 1 of 57 MASTER Wedding Planners in the World

      Association of Bridal Consultants Stafford/Fredericksburg VA LNG
      Jul 2012
    • Beverly Clark Certified Wedding Planner

      Beveraly Clark Hospitality
      Feb 2010
    • Certified Bartender

      Professional Bartending Schools of America
      Sept 2008
    • Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialist

      Sandals Resorts International
      Nov 2012