Bettina Pletkin
Alamo,CA
Summary
Results-driven events professional with extensive experience in managing and producing large-scale events. Known for leading teams to achieve flawless event execution while maintaining high standards. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring seamless coordination and successful outcomes. Skilled in event logistics and team collaboration.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Chair
Rowan Branch, Children's Hospital Branches, Inc
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinated fundraising events, increasing participation and support from local businesses.
- Built and maintained a comprehensive network of trusted event vendors, including venues, audiovisual companies, businesses, resulting in reliable partnerships and consistent event quality"
- Championed innovative solutions to complex challenges, resulting in increased growth opportunities for the organization.
- Organized regular progress meetings with team members to ensure alignment of goals, responsibilities, and expectations throughout each project lifecycle.
Bridal Consultant
La Soie Bridal
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Consulted with new clients to understand their dress preferences prior to their appointment
- Selected bridal gowns that align with customers’ preferences, along with additional options tailored to complement the bride’s figure and chosen venue.
- Made the bride feel comfortable and secure in her choice by offering reassurance and addressing any concerns.
- Selected vails and accessories that would add interest to the client’s final look.
- Worked with client and tailor at fittings to ensure client would be satisfied with the end result.
PTA Auction Coordinator, Graduation Party Chairman, Chamber Choir Event Coordinator
San Ramon Valley School District
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Substitute teacher grades K-12.
- Managed middle school graduation party, choir events and volunteers
- Created theme based auction events to raise $100,000+ for the school district
Show Manager DB/Expo San Francisco
Blenheim NDN
01.1996
- Provided leadership for information technology trade shows, implementing budgets, timelines, contract negotiations, and site selection.
- Worked with internal and external PR agencies to secure show press, including advertising and press releases, mailings, and story angles for exhibitors and speakers.
- Collaborated with the conference director to develop overall event positioning, speaker selection, operations administration, and accounting administration.
- Ensured vendor contracts were executed and within budget, produced post-show statistical analysis, and approved future venue and dates.
Events Coordinator
Metric Realty
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Provided on/off-site event management for client seminars and industry-related events.
- Performed site inspections, contract negotiations, budget maintenance, and reviewed banquet event orders.
- Designed related marketing materials.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
University of Buffalo School of Management
Skills
- Strong fashion sense
- Personalized styling
- Effective sales techniques
- Event execution
- Vendor sourcing
- Budgeting and finance
Timeline
Co-Chair
Rowan Branch, Children's Hospital Branches, Inc
01.2019 - Current
Bridal Consultant
La Soie Bridal
01.2018 - 01.2019
PTA Auction Coordinator, Graduation Party Chairman, Chamber Choir Event Coordinator
San Ramon Valley School District
01.2008 - 01.2017
Show Manager DB/Expo San Francisco
Blenheim NDN
01.1996
Events Coordinator
Metric Realty
01.1994 - 01.1995
B.S. - Business Administration
University of Buffalo School of Management