Alex Cogley
Darlington,United States
Summary
Senior event manager with expertise in executing high-impact events that prioritize guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in leading teams to surpass performance targets while effectively managing budgets and logistics. Committed to converting creative concepts into memorable experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Events Manager
Legends Global
Florence, SC
01.2025 - Current
- Documented work experience duration
- Oversaw logistics for large-scale events, ensuring smooth operations across diverse venues.
- Coordinated vendor contracts and negotiated service agreements to secure favorable terms.
- Created event timelines and monitored adherence to schedules for timely execution.
Senior Events Manager
ASM Global
, United States
01.2025 - Current
- (1 year 9 months)
- Led planning initiatives for large-scale corporate functions and exhibitions, enhancing attendee engagement.
- Coordinated vendor contracts and managed relationships, ensuring seamless execution and quality delivery.
- Developed event timelines and agendas, aligning team efforts to achieve project milestones.
Event Manager
ASM Global
, United States
06.2023 - 12.2025
- (2 years 7 months)
- Coordinated logistics for multiple large-scale events, ensuring seamless execution and attendee satisfaction.
- Developed comprehensive event plans tailored for diverse venues and audiences.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure essential services and supplies, optimizing event operations.
Infantry Soldier
US Army
, United States
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Served actively in military for three years, currently in reserve status for five additional years.
- (3 years 2 months)
- Executed tactical operations in diverse environments, contributing to successful mission outcomes.
- Partnered with team members to create and execute strategic plans, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Oversaw management of equipment and supplies, ensuring continuous operational readiness.
Operations Manager
ASM Global
Florence, United States
11.2021 - 06.2023
- (1 year 8 months)
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring seamless venue management and successful event execution.
- Managed staffing schedules, enhancing team readiness and responsiveness during peak event periods.
- Coordinated event logistics, facilitating setup, breakdown, and equipment organization.
Operations Coordinator
ASM Global
, United States
01.2021 - 06.2023
- (2 years 6 months)
- Coordinated event logistics with vendors and internal teams, ensuring seamless execution of operations.
- Managed schedules and resources for multiple events at various venues.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
Firefighter
Millingport Fire Department
, United States
01.2019 - 05.2020
- (1 year 5 months)
- Responded to emergency calls, executing fire suppression and rescue operations to protect lives and property.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of firefighting equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Participated in community outreach programs, educating residents on fire safety practices to enhance community awareness.
Construction
Builders FirstSource
, United States
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Inspected construction sites regularly to ensure quality and adherence to timelines for homes under renovation or new construction.
- Developed and maintained construction project budgets.
- Built structural trusses for construction projects, enhancing stability of cabinets and walls using industrial saws.
- Performed minor repairs during construction phase to maintain project integrity and address issues promptly.
- (1 year 8 months)
Education
High School Diploma -
DOC Academy
Skills
- Event planning
- End-to-end event management
- Event logistics coordination
- Project management
- Timeline creation
- Budget management
- Event assessment
- Event sales
- Event invoicing
- Guest relations
- Guest services
- Event staff management
- Crisis management
- Risk assessment
- Operations oversight
- Schedule management
- Time Management
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Client relationship management
- Client meetings
- On-site execution
- ADP Payroll
- ABI
- Records management
- On-site execution
Personal Information
Title: Senior Event Manager at The Florence Center
Affiliations
- Diving Business helping people find lost items in lakes, Rivers, Creeks and more
- Hunter
- Fishermen
- Gym
- Spending time with my Family
- playing Drums and Music at my church
- Golfing
- Target Shooting
- Investing
- Hiking
- Clif Jumping
Timeline
Senior Events Manager
Legends Global
01.2025 - Current
Senior Events Manager
ASM Global
01.2025 - Current
Event Manager
ASM Global
06.2023 - 12.2025
Operations Manager
ASM Global
11.2021 - 06.2023
Infantry Soldier
US Army
07.2021 - 08.2024
Operations Coordinator
ASM Global
01.2021 - 06.2023
Firefighter
Millingport Fire Department
01.2019 - 05.2020
Construction
Builders FirstSource
01.2017 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
DOC Academy