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FREELANCE EVENT PLANNER
Summary

Energetic and creative event planner with over a decade of experience in managing, organizing, and coordinating events. Proven track-record with a commitment to quality and service in transforming ordinary events into high impact and memorable experiences. Engaging interpersonal and communication skills. Seasoned experience in hospitality, sales, meeting deadlines, working independently and leading teams in high-paced environments to get results.

Skills
  • Client Relations
  • Event & Interior Decor
  • Management
  • Community Development
  • Trend Research
  • Fundraising & Campaign Development
  • Administration
  • Commission Sales
Experience
Event Planner
Northeast & Mid-Atlantic RegionsPlacecard Event Company/Apr 2008 to Current
  • Managing and facilitating logistics to ensure the event runs smoothly from conception to realization from booking venues; to catering; transport; lodging; entertainment; and rentals
  • Establishing lasting relationships with clients by bringing their visions to life; collaborating and negotiating with trusted vendors to fulfill client needs all while keeping within budget
  • Developing proposals to improve event quality by researching new vendors, and referring provided services to clients thereby filling in gaps for services; closing sales and exceeding expectations
  • Specifying staff and vendor requirements and coordinating their activities in order to guarantee each task for the event is carried out successfully
  • Creating styles; looks; and themes for events and interior spaces with a strong attention to detail through solid expertise in art; design and decor
Bridal Stylist
Long Island City, NY & Rockville, MDDavid's Bridal, Inc./Jul 2016 to Jun 2017
  • Drove sales and met performance targets by styling brides and their parties from head to toe according to the bride's vision, figure and budget
  • Built bridal clientele for the company by dedicating care and attentiveness to each bride's individual needs thereby becoming a top leader in customer service performance ratings
PA to Senior Special Assistant on International Relations
Akure, NigeriaOndo State Government Office of International Relations/Nov 2010 to Oct 2011
  • Drew diasporan investment to the state by organizing events on trade in conjunction with international organizations; private- public partnerships; and non-profit agencies
  • Broadened the link between the state government and indigenes in the diaspora through the establishment of the Diaspora Database & newsletter for Ondo Citizens at home & abroad
  • Fostered valuable changes in government practices by organizing leadership seminars with motivational speakers and world-renowned leaders for political office holders in the state
  • Garnered awareness and coverage of the offices programs to attract the diaspora's involvement with the state via Facebook, the leading social media platform at the time
Education
Bachelor of Arts: SociologyUniversity of Maryland, College Park2009College Park, MD
  • Dean's List of College of Behavioral & Social Sciences (Fall 2008-Graduation)
  • Study Abroad: American Institute for Foreign Study, Beijing, Nanjing & Shanghai, China (Summer 2009)
  • State Scholar (Matriculation-Graduation)
Associate of Applied ScienceParsons School of Design2013New York, NY
  • Dean's Scholar (Matriculation-Graduation)
Leadership
  • Group Co-ordinator, Eternal Friends Christian Youth Group (May 2017-Present)
  • National Youth Service Corps, Akure, Nigeria (October 2010-2011)
  • Citizenship & Leadership Training Centre, Sea School, Lagos, Member, Outward Bound (March 2004)
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Placecard Event Company
  • David's Bridal, Inc.
  • Ondo State Government Office of International Relations

School Attended

  • University of Maryland, College Park
  • Parsons School of Design

Job Titles Held:

  • Event Planner
  • Bridal Stylist
  • PA to Senior Special Assistant on International Relations

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Sociology
    Associate of Applied Science

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