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EVENT PLANNER
Professional Summary

Seasoned Event Planner with 10 years' experience in devising marketing and events strategies leading to sustained business growth. Accomplished in creating inspirational workplace cultures and developing high-performing sales, marketing, and event planning teams.

Skills
  • Meeting planning
  • Wedding trends proficiency
  • Health, hotel and food service regulations
  • Digital marketing
Work History
Event Planner, 04/2010 to 08/2020
Gin Creek – Hartsfield, GA
  • Authorized financial transactions with vendors for event services.
  • Launched social media campaign to promote Wedding services.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Supervised onsite team of [10-20 people], including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
  • Delivered smooth training execution by coordinating seminar functions, including site selection, scheduling, marketing, reservations, materials, event management and follow-up.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
  • Generated client retention by accurately organizing and executing Brida shows and events.
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
  • Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
  • Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
  • Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
  • Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Supervised 8-10 helpers and co-workers.
  • Attended bridal industry events to promote services and build relationships with prospective vendors.
  • Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
  • Accurately calculated and processed expenses during and after events.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for all events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations, including support staff, vendor services and volunteers.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
  • Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
  • Streamlined event efficiencies by accurately coordinating and managing customer itineraries.
  • Launched social media campaignto promote wedding services.
Medical Assistant, 03/2007 to 02/2010
The Pediatric Center – Thomasville, GA
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information.
  • Attended required training, education and meetings.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews.
Telemarketing Sales Representative, 04/2004 to 10/2005
Senior Life Insurance Company – Thomasville, GA
  • Recorded contact information of customers and potential customers.
  • Displayed excellent sales skills and understanding of such skills.
  • Explained product prices and packages as well as answered questions and addressed concerns of customers.
  • Established excellent sales ability and strong interpersonal skills with confident and persuasive approach.
  • Performed cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
  • Delivered scripted sales talks to customers reached via manual and automatic dialing systems.
  • Overcame objections using friendly, persuasive strategies.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Seamstress, 05/1998 to 02/2004
Riverside – Moultrie, GA
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled and sewed to create wearable garment.
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
  • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
No DegreeColquitt County High School - Moultrie, GA
GED: 2001
Moultrie Technical College - Moultrie, GA
No Degree: NursingSouthwest Ga Tech - Thomasville, GA
No Degree: QuickbooksSouthwest Georgia Technical College - Moultrie, GA
Certifications
  • ServSafe
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Gin Creek
  • The Pediatric Center
  • Senior Life Insurance Company
  • Riverside

School Attended

  • Colquitt County High School
  • Moultrie Technical College
  • Southwest Ga Tech
  • Southwest Georgia Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Event Planner
  • Medical Assistant
  • Telemarketing Sales Representative
  • Seamstress

Degrees

  • No Degree
    GED : 2001
    No Degree : Nursing
    No Degree : Quickbooks

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