Angie Merritt
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating a wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and planner able to foster relationships with clients and vendors.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Ellison Event Productions
Ft. Worth, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with vendors to deliver exceptional catering and audiovisual services during events.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Created detailed timelines for events to meet all deadlines while maintaining transparency about budgets and housekeeping items with clients.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Enhanced attendee experience by meticulously planning and executing event logistics and creating unique experiences.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout event planning process.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between event segments by creating detailed schedules and providing clear communication to staff and participants.
- Handled crisis management situations promptly, minimizing negative impact on event outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
Administrative Coordinator
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
08.2011 - 03.2016
- Enhanced communication between departments with timely and accurate preparation of reports and documents.
- Created presentations and other materials to support organizational activities.
- Prepared detailed documents and reports in adherence administrative processes.
- Created and maintained detailed records of office expenses to accurately predict future budget requirements.
- Managed calendars, scheduled appointments, and coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff members.
- Collaborated closely with department heads for strategic planning purposes while ensuring their alignment with overall organizational goals.
- Organized successful events by overseeing logistics, managing vendors, and coordinating promotional efforts.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism/Mass Communications
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK12.2003
High School Diploma -
Labette County High School
Altamont, KS05.1998
Skills
- Onsite Execution
- Event Marketing
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Guest Relations
- Special events planning
- Creativity and Adaptability
- Clear Communication
- Logistics Management
- Time Management
- Locating venues
- Workflow Management
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Ellison Event Productions
11.2021 - Current
Administrative Coordinator
Abilene Christian University
08.2011 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Journalism/Mass Communications
Oklahoma Christian University
High School Diploma -
Labette County High School