Creative and self-directed events coordinator with over 10 years of experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion across several markets. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader. Client-focused on translating creative visions into unique events. Expert in event planning with success in controlling costs through strategic negotiations with vendors, suppliers, and venues. Committed to going extra mile to make clients' wishes come true. Direct and candid with communication and getting the job done.
Skills
Materials Printing
Information Verification
Agenda Setting and Control
Client Relations
Team Management
Live Event Coordinating
Event Billing
Sponsorship Management
Security Oversight
Budget Planning and Administration
Committee Organization
Program Planning and Development
Staff Training
Critical Thinking
Communications and Media
Independent/Strategic Thinking
Food Service Oversight
Creativity and Adaptability
Display Creation
Social Perceptiveness
Marketing
Event Publicity
Social Media Marketing
Team Leadership and Motivation
Work History
02/2018 to Current
Special Events CoordinatorAspen School District – Aspen, CO,
Resolved issues with service providers and inventory vendors to produce smooth events.
Staffed events by maintaining roster of available personnel and reliable service providers.
Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
Coordinated efficient set-up and clean-up for each event for quick facilities turnarounds.
Arranged project timelines to avoid critical shortages in staff, resources or events spaces.
Greeted patrons and participants at events to guide guests to locations and answer questions.
Supervised staff during events, including tracking positions and maintaining efficient performance.
Executed on-time and under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership.
Mentored customer service, marketing, sales and accounting teams.
Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
10/2016 to 06/2018
Property ManagerCamino Nuevo Charter Academy – Los Angeles, CA,
Managed a team of 10 employees on a daily basis
Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
Trained and motivated leasing staff during bi-monthly trainings.
Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services as needed.
Organized and ran online Social Media accounts and marketing strategies
Developed, planned and executed monthly residential events with a minimum 200 person attendance rate
Maintained a close working relationship with building and event vendors
Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
Prepared specifications, solicited bids and approved subcontracts for building services.
Decreased operating costs 15% by implementing cost control procedures.
03/2015 to 10/2016
Chanel Counter ManagerBelk – Hilton Head Island, SC,
Delivered product demonstrations and sample applications, raising exposure of key brands.
Boosted satisfaction and repeat business by recommending products in alignment with customer needs.
Applied merchandising and housekeeping procedures, adhering to corporate and brand standards.
Arranged merchandise to present visually appealing displays and attract clientele.
Created and led sales promotions and advertising strategies to boost profits and bring in new customers.
Developed, implemented and enhanced employee targets and operational policies to promote productivity and strengthen team performance.
Promoted business' development by building and maintaining relationships with new clients.
Supervised end-to-end stock management, including examining incoming inventory, merchandising shelves and preventing shrinkage.
Reduced expenses by renegotiating vendor contracts to eliminate waste and boost cost savings
Created monthly events to drive sales and promote new products within the brand
Strategized with social media to drive traffic to our store location and counter
Partnered with Influencers on social media to bring highlight new products and brand
Education
Expected in 06/2009 to to
Associate of Science: Business Administration And Management Anne Arundel Community College - Arnold, MD GPA:
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