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Alexus simon

Atlanta,Georgia

Summary

Client-oriented Event Coordinator committed to making clients' dreams come true. Skilled in working with clients to plan unique events from start to finish while proactively managing risks and potential problems. Proven leader with success creating cohesive, goal-oriented teams. Skilled Event Coordinator with background in planning, executing, and evaluating corporate and social events. Excels at managing logistics, coordinating vendors, driving event promotion, and overseeing operations to ensure customer satisfaction. Strengths include excellent interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in event management software as well as security management Alert security professional offering demonstrated success in leadership and security measures. Driven to utilize a resourceful nature and grace under pressure to lead in challenging situations. Eager to bring value to new team by offering several years of successful security management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Coordinator

City of Morrow
Morrow, GA
02.2024 - Current
  • Act as the coordinator for all city events and public events hosted at the city venue hall
  • Support large events that draw over a thousand participants each year
  • Find, select, and manage sizable groups of volunteers
  • Negotiate and administer contracts with vendors
  • Create and deliver reports on revenue and attendance.
  • Managed logistics related to transportation, catering, entertainment, decorations for events.
  • Sourced venues for events in accordance with client needs and preferences.
  • Conducted post-event evaluations to measure success of each program against objectives set forth by clients.
  • Facilitated meetings between vendors and clients in order to discuss overall project scope and timeline.
  • Assisted guests throughout the duration of an event by providing directions or answering questions about available amenities.
  • Led site walk-through and meetings prior with staff to discuss checklists and delegate assignments.
  • Coordinated logistics for international events, including travel arrangements, accommodations, and local regulations compliance.
  • Conducted pre-event site visits, assessing venue suitability and identifying potential logistical challenges.
  • Developed and maintained event timelines, ensuring all tasks were completed on schedule.
  • Worked with professional and trade associations to create memorable and successful events.
  • Designed contracts, collected fees, and booked venues for events.
  • Chose facilities, inspected spaces and planned set up and execution to exceed client expectation.
  • Recruited sponsors for events and planned scope of involvement, financial tie-ins and promotional aspects for mutual benefit.
  • Applied industry knowledge and personal expertise to customize meetings, conferences and conventions to specific standards.
  • Documented events with details in customer preferences, financial considerations and successes and failures.
  • Arranged security, printing and supply vendors to meet unique requirements of each event.
  • Monitored budgeting process for each event to ensure cost efficiency.

Site Security Supervisor

City Shield Security Services
Detroit, MI
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Provide leadership for a team of 11 direct reports.
  • Manage the delivery of security services with a focus on customer service and safety.
  • Handle human resource functions, including payroll and performance coaching.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and legislation at all times.
  • Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and practices to protect personnel, property and information assets.
  • Monitored surveillance equipment for suspicious activity.
  • Supervised security staff on site and provided training as needed.
  • Inspected buildings, grounds and access points regularly to detect any security risks or violations.
  • Responded quickly to alarms or other emergency situations in order to ensure the safety of personnel and property.
  • Maintained logs of visitors, contractors, deliveries and other activities related to site security.
  • Investigated thefts or losses of sensitive materials or data from the premises.
  • Assisted with employee terminations by escorting individuals off-site when necessary.
  • Conducted regular audits of physical security systems including access control systems, CCTV cameras and alarm systems.
  • Provided support during corporate events by managing crowd control and monitoring guests' activities.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies regarding criminal activity on the premises.
  • Managed inventory of keys, locks, badges and other security items; issued replacements as necessary.
  • Maintained team compliance with professionalism guidelines and security team standards.
  • Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
  • Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings while maintaining best-in-class standards of excellence for security initiatives.
  • Trained new security officers on safety protocols and company standards.
  • Evaluated daily activity, incidents and irregularities and recorded equipment and property damage, theft, and presence of unauthorized persons.
  • Floated between security locations to check in with officers, assess security and make proactive adjustments based on changing conditions.

Security Officer

Brosnan Risk Consultants
Pearl River, NY
01.2020
  • Performed traditional security officer duties at client locations
  • Provided support to client’s proprietary security team and investigated actions against client’s assets.
  • Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
  • Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
  • Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
  • Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
  • Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
  • Performed first aid and CPR when necessary during emergency situations.
  • Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.

Education

BS Criminal Justice -

Bethune Cookman University
Daytona Beach, Florida
12.2019

Skills

  • Security Management
  • Staffing and scheduling
  • Site Visits
  • Operations Management
  • Security team leadership
  • CCTV experience
  • Leading Change
  • Skilled in conflict resolution
  • Resource Optimization
  • Client Relations
  • Database Management
  • Corporate Events Planning
  • Special events planning
  • Logistics Management
  • Meeting planning
  • Business Growth
  • Vendor Sourcing

Volunteer Experience

Boys and Girls Club of Peninsula, East Palo Alto, California, 01/01/10, 12/31/12, Mentor and coach for age 10-13 boys’ and girls’ basketball.

Certification

  • "Making a Difference Community Service Award" (Detroit MI)

Internship

  • Securitas (Daytona Beach FL)

Timeline

Event Coordinator

City of Morrow
02.2024 - Current

Site Security Supervisor

City Shield Security Services
01.2020 - 12.2023

Security Officer

Brosnan Risk Consultants
01.2020

BS Criminal Justice -

Bethune Cookman University

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