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
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
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