
Jennifer Ball
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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 - 2002Recreation, Parks & Tourism, Psy. BusinessActivities and Societies: Phi Mu Fraternity, Orientation Leader, Women Club Soccer,

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
1997 - 2002B.S Recreation, Parks, and Tourism; Travel, Tourism and Commercial RecreationFinanced 75% of all college expenses, worked 25+ hours per week

Professional Bartending Institute
2000 - 2000100, 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 - 2020Master of Arts - MA Parks, Recreation and Leisure StudiesI 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 2013Sales AssociateMaster 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 2019Bartender/ Server/ Hostess/ Expeditor/ TrainerEmployee 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 2013Site ManagerPine Lake Pavilion is the perfect destination wedding venue that offers a wide variety of events and services.

Evince Management Agency
Jun 2004 - Nov 2013Oversee 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 2013Sales, Marketing & Event Planner
Jun 2004 - Oct 2013

Hooter's
Mar 2006 - Jun 2008Promo AssistantOrganized 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 - nowKnot 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 - nowBusiness Owner
Jul 2012 - now

University of North Carolina Greensboro
Jul 2013 - nowAdjunct ProfessorTeaching the Jr & Sr and Overview of Event Planning & Management

High Point University
Aug 2022 - nowAdjunct ProfessorI'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 SocietyFeb 2016
Certified and Accredited PLUS 1 of 57 MASTER Wedding Planners in the World
Association of Bridal Consultants Stafford/Fredericksburg VA LNGJul 2012
Beverly Clark Certified Wedding Planner
Beveraly Clark HospitalityFeb 2010
Certified Bartender
Professional Bartending Schools of AmericaSept 2008
Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialist
Sandals Resorts InternationalNov 2012
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