Krista Budkey

Led event planning and management for both on-site and off-site functions, securing brand alignment through close collaboration with business owners. Drove brand awareness and engagement by curating and publishing strategic content across diverse social media platforms. Enhanced client-facing relationships by acting as the primary communication resource, providing timely and professional responses.

Veterinary Technician | Receptionist | Kennel Management | Pharmacist - Orchid Springs Animal Hospital - Winter Haven, FL

(2008-01 - 2022-12)

• Led event planning and management for both on-site and off-site functions, securing brand alignment through close collaboration with business owners.
• Drove brand awareness and engagement by curating and publishing strategic content across diverse social media platforms.
• Enhanced client-facing relationships by acting as the primary communication resource, providing timely and professional responses.
• Designed and produced impactful marketing collateral and educational materials for both digital and print channels, including trade shows and events.

Event Planning & Management | Specialized Veterinary Hospice Care - Commercial Warehousing, Inc. - Auburndale, FL

(2016-01 - 2022-12)

• Orchestrated high-impact events for up to 750 guests, overseeing all phases from concept development through on-site execution.
• Managed and reconciled budgets for multiple concurrent events, consistently delivering projects on or under budget.
• Translated client visions and creative concepts into tangible designs by strategically sourcing and securing unique vendors and specialty items.
• Curated bespoke collections of vendors, talent, and decorative elements to execute client and design team concepts for high-impact events.
• Cultivated strong vendor relationships to source a wide range of high-quality items and services for event designs.
• Maximized budget efficiency by negotiating strategic partnerships and contracts with vendors.

Software Implementation Specialist - Provet Cloud - Hybrid Remote Position

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Veterinary Implementation & Client Success Specialist with a proven track record of successfully onboarding new clinics to PIMS environments.

• Leveraged cross-functional collaboration to customize software and streamline workflows, resulting in seamless and cohesive software environments.
• Facilitated communication and coordinated efforts between multiple internal teams to resolve integration challenges and ensure a seamless multi-platform experience.
• Tailored software and integrations to every clinic to suit their unique practice.
• Created successful S.O.P.s for clientele and internal use.
• Coached customers to foster a sense of independence in continuing to develop their personal software environment while boosting productivity and morale.
• Extensive experience in many multifaceted Veterinary PIMS and specialized integrations.
• Able to coordinate scheduling and communicate effectively with clients and team members across the globe while accommodating all time zones.
• Led live demos in conjunction with Sales Team to enable effective communication of SAAS /PIMS capabilities and provide on the spot adaptions of workflows within the presentation.
• Faced all obstacles within work flows with the aid of internal team members collaborative efforts to produce timely and effective solutions.
• Proficiency in project management tools and experience building timelines and status reports

Business Administrator - Florida Water Analysis - Winter Haven, FL

(2023-01 - 2025-01)

• Experience driving operational efficiency and managing critical functions for a multi-million-dollar company.
• Expertise in financial management, human resources, office administration, and IT support, with a proven track record of implementing strategic processes that increased profitability.
• Spearheaded a comprehensive office-wide process overhaul, establishing new protocols and organizing all client, employee, and vendor data.
• Transitioned the company to a paperless data record system, centralizing information and improving accessibility.
• Managed the correction, merging, and verification of all data across multiple existing and two newly integrated software environments to enhance data integrity and operational efficiency.
• Established and maintained vendor accounts, streamlining business relationships, and ensuring consistent service.
• Monitored all expenses and inventory and generated custom reports for business analysis, including tracking marketing initiatives and return on investment.
• Provided IT maintenance and troubleshooting support.
• Designed, installed, and implemented IT infrastructure upgrades to support a modern, high-performance network resulting in improved network security and reliability while also enhancing physical asset protection and workplace safety.

Associate degree - Polk State College (2016-01) Winter Haven, FL

Bachelor of Science - Biology - University of Central Florida (2019-01) Orlando, FL