Cameron Finney
Event Planner
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic Event Coordinator with a proven track record in the event planning industry, specializing in vendor relationship management and social media expertise. Excelled in transforming client visions into memorable events, leveraging strong relationships and technical skills to exceed expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Event Coordinator
Westin Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
- Handled crisis management situations promptly, minimizing negative impact on event outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Coordinated with vendors to deliver exceptional catering and audiovisual services during events.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes.
- Executed over 150 events since July 2023
Sales Administrator
Westin Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Assist with receiving important inquiries for hotel including major room blocks, functions both small and large.
- Act as assistant to Senior Catering Sales Executive. Duties include but not limited to attending events, handle day-of event tasks and receiving inquiries. Complete tasks requested by the general manager when asked.
- Act as event coordinator for small functions and room blocks when needed. Duties involve speaking and emailing clients to execute assignment to the fullest potential.
- Cross trained to assist with the reservations department when needed
Event Coordinator
The Sunset Room
Elizabeth , Pennsylvania
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
- Designed and created digital content for social media platforms to promote events to seek new clients
- Trained set-up employees and developed an actionable plan for them to execute a successful set-up
- Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
Promotions Assistant
Iheart Media Corporate
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Handled on-site promotions at conferences, stores and other locations to get products related to music directly in hands of consumers.
- Communicated effectively over social media platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat to convey important promotional messages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA 09.2015 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
McKeesport Area Senior High School
McKeesport, PA 08.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
Event planning
Problem-solving
Workflow management
Event sales
Post-event analysis
Client relationship development
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Westin Pittsburgh
07.2023 - Current
Sales Administrator
Westin Pittsburgh
05.2022 - 07.2023
Event Coordinator
The Sunset Room
05.2021 - 05.2022
Promotions Assistant
Iheart Media Corporate
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
09.2015 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
McKeesport Area Senior High School
08.2011 - 06.2015
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