Hi, I'm Ciara Huey-Burns, a dedicated event operations and project coordination professional with 8+ years across corporate, nonprofit, and higher education sectors. I plan, produce, and manage complex events—from donor receptions to alumni festivals—keeping vendor relationships, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications on track so teams can focus on delivering creative solutions under tight deadlines. I’m known for staying calm under pressure, building scalable operational systems, and maintaining warm collaboration with stakeholders. I love turning big ideas into concrete, well-executed plans, and I’m always eager to take on the next challenge that helps communities engage and grow.…

Ciara Huey-Burns

Hi, I'm Ciara Huey-Burns, a dedicated event operations and project coordination professional with 8+ years across corporate, nonprofit, and higher education sectors. I plan, produce, and manage complex events—from donor receptions to alumni festivals—keeping vendor relationships, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications on track so teams can focus on delivering creative solutions under tight deadlines. I’m known for staying calm under pressure, building scalable operational systems, and maintaining warm collaboration with stakeholders. I love turning big ideas into concrete, well-executed plans, and I’m always eager to take on the next challenge that helps communities engage and grow.…

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Hi, I’m Ciara Huey-Burns, a dedicated event operations and project coordination professional with 8+ years across corporate, nonprofit, and higher education sectors. I plan, produce, and manage complex events—from donor receptions to alumni festivals—keeping vendor relationships, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications on track so teams can focus on delivering creative solutions under tight deadlines.

I’m known for staying calm under pressure, building scalable operational systems, and maintaining warm collaboration with stakeholders. I love turning big ideas into concrete, well-executed plans, and I’m always eager to take on the next challenge that helps communities engage and grow.

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Work Experience

Director, Event Planner & Producer at Sandy Spring Friends School
December 1, 2024 - Present
Planned and executed advancement and alumni events aligned with institutional priorities at a nationally recognized independent school.
Event Producer & Operations Lead at Simply Fresh Events
August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Produced and coordinated 100+ private events, including corporate receptions, galas, weddings, and life-cycle celebrations; managed end-to-end logistics and post-event evaluation.
Associate Director, Class Programs & Reunion Campaigns at Georgetown University
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2022
Produced and executed in-person and virtual alumni events; developed direct marketing campaigns, fundraising appeals, and stewardship materials for alumni audiences.
Development Coordinator at AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018
Coordinated Combined Federal Campaign events, secured 31 placements and contributed to surpassing annual revenue goals; managed donor relations and logistics.
Logistics & Events Team Leader at AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps
January 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015
Led a 10-person logistics team across disaster deployments; managed budget, housing, supply chain, conflict resolution, and event execution.

Education

B.S. Business Studies: Public Administration at Southern New Hampshire University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

MicroMasters MBA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment