A’KISHIA HOLLIS
New York,NY
Summary
Strategic project management and sales operations leader with 30+ years of experience delivering cross-functional events, driving client retention, and improving sales performance. Oversight includes project timelines, budgeting, vendor management, and risk mitigation to ensure on-time, on-spec delivery. Process improvement and resource planning strengthen client relationships and operational efficiency.
Overview
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31
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Manager
Wu-Tang Clan Management
01.1996 - Current
- Coordinated VIP logistics and hospitality, achieving ~98% satisfaction among attendees.
- Designed venue floor plans for 15+ events, streamlining attendee flow and reducing setup time by 3 hours for gatherings of up to 2,500 guests.
- Directed on-site setup, load-in, and show-day operations for performances.
Director of Operations
ArBri Events & Designs, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2026
- Directed vendor relationships and coordinated budgets, logistics, and scheduling to ensure operational efficiency, resulting in a 43% increase in repeat bookings.
- Managed 10–15 concurrent projects, delivering 300+ weddings and private events with ~95% satisfaction and achieving $500K in cost savings.
- Coordinated vendor schedules, client needs, and delivery timelines across event projects.
Convention Planner
Imperial Court Daughters
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Increased attendance by 48% and improved delivery efficiency by 85%.
- Collaborated with Imperial Officers to craft a seamless event experience, improving logistics across the board. Focusing on scheduling, venue coordination, and production support, we enhanced overall event quality by 30%, resulting in increased attendee satisfaction and engagement.
Operations & Project Manager
ACG Management LLC
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Directed experiential and trade show projects, achieving 90% satisfaction and 98% retention rates.
- Oversaw project budgets and forecasts, implementing cost-control strategies that improved profitability across multiple concurrent projects.
- Managed project schedules, milestones, and follow-up tasks with internal teams.
Education
BS - Business Administration
UMGC
Remote01-2026
AA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Project Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Budget Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Vendor Coordination
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- KPI Tracking
- Scheduling
- Operations Management
- Client Communication
- Microsoft Project
- Smartsheet
- Mondaycom
- CRM Tools
- Cvent
- Excel
- Google Workspace
Personal Information
Title: Senior Project Manager | Corporate Operations & Events
Languages
Arabic
Limited
Certification
- Project Manager Certified, JohnHopkins University
Timeline
Convention Planner
Imperial Court Daughters
01.2022 - 01.2025
Operations & Project Manager
ACG Management LLC
01.2016 - 01.2021
Director of Operations
ArBri Events & Designs, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2026
Events Manager
Wu-Tang Clan Management
01.1996 - Current
BS - Business Administration
UMGC
AA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix