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Charlsey Fulton
Pagosa Springs,CO
Work Preference
Summary
Event Operations Coordinator and event management professional with over 14 years of experience specializing in brand engagement, experiential marketing, and creating memorable guest experiences. My ability to manage complex details while maintaining a strong focus on client needs has built my reputation in the events' industry. Results-driven event operations professional with strong background in planning, coordinating, and executing high-impact events. Adept at fostering team collaboration and adapting to shifting priorities. Skilled in logistics management, vendor negotiations, and client relations, ensuring seamless event delivery. Known for reliability, effective communication, and strategic problem-solving.
I have represented over 50 brands in the last 16 years starting as a Brand Ambassador and working my way to the position of Event Operations Coordinator with extensive event management experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Operations Coordinator
Campos House
03.2026 - Current
- Planning and coordinating event details for student focused events across the US and creating the ideal environment to support the desired student experience Alpha looks to create
- Orchestrated 38 events across the US within the last 4 months, executed within tight timelines to provide necessary elements and resources
- Managed end-to-end event coordination, including logistics and vendor sourcing to include venue, lodging, catering and audiovisual, props rentals and space layout
- Onsite set up and production of events, overseeing events behind the scenes, event feedback to team to create more success in future events
- National Event Production company representing Alpha School in event execution and scaling national events
Owner, Event Planner
Pagosa Wedding Gal
Pagosa Springs
04.2022 - Current
- Detailed planning of Weddings and Events, curating experiences that leave life long memories and tailoring events to client ideas and budget
- Budget management, helping create manageable expectations of cost while taking into account the desires and necessary elements of each event
- End to end planning based on client ideas and preferences, managing rehearsal, day of timeline, flow of ceremony and vendor coordination
- Vendor sourcing including venues, catering, entertainment, decorations, wedding party gifts and other key elements
- Wedding and Event Planning Services
Regional Event Manager
DriveShop
Houston
01.2015 - 10.2020
- Managed event for FCA and Chevrolet brand vehicles
- Pre-event meeting to secure assets for the event, oversee team of product specialists, pre-event calls with local reps and directors, daily recaps, schedule changes and adjustments, post-event reporting
- Manage events onsite for Chevrolet, assist with event set-up and tear down, staff recruiting, team evaluations, biweekly time sheets, vehicle management reports.
- "Run of Show" calls, collecting event supplies, printing and shipping event materials pre and post-event. Determining what promotional items are successful or could be updated through distribution
Team Lead
Qfix
Denver
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Responsible for teams achievement of event goals, managed day-to-day operations, delegating tasks, and mentoring team members
- Streamlined event operations by implementing a structured training program for demo models, significantly improving team performance and client satisfaction.
- Staffed models for conventions, organized contracts, negotiated payment including lodging and per diem
Manager
DriveShop
Southwest Region
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed experiential events and consumer engagement for automotive brands including Chevrolet, Ram, Jeep, Dodge, Mazda, Kia
- Set up of event, transport of vehicles, post event reporting, overseeing team of product specialists and brand ambassadors
- Chevrolet Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo '14-'16 and State Fair of TX Ride & Drive '16, '17, '21, Mazda Fiddlers Green Summer Series '16, Kia Private Drive, Intro of the K900 Consumer home pick up '14
Product Specialist
Chevrolet, FCA Brands
Southwest Region
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Educating consumers about new vehicle features and enhancements, knowing extensive details in vehicle statistics and design features
- Jeep Icelantic Demo Day '16, Ironman 70.3 Galveston '14 & '15, Ironman Texas '14 & '15, Family Gras '14, '15
- Dodge Pike's Peak International Hill Climb '16, Mopar Mile High Block Party '16, NHRA Nationals '16
- Ram Alianza Football '14 and '15, Houston Fishing Show '14, Permian Basin Fair '14, Louisiana Sportsman Show '14, Monster Truck Rally '14, International Sportsman Show '14
Lead
TXU Energy
Houston
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Houston Zoo Campaign and Houston Home and Garden Show '14
- Oversee a team of 12+ brand ambassadors, scheduling and sourcing brand ambassadors prior to the event, submitting staff time sheets as well as post event pictures and recap
- Management of assets including electronics, signage and tents and promotional materials and consumer gifts
Administrative Assistant
Woods Chiropractic and Wellness
Austin
05.2010 - 07.2013
- Insurance verification and claims assistance, scheduling, patient files management, assisted in moving all medical files to electronic files
- Chiropractic office featuring massage and wellness store
Education
in Psychology - Psychology, Meteorology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2007
Skills
- Capable of managing multiple tasks, timelines, and budgets simultaneously
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Works well in a fast-paced environment
- Onsite execution
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Cvent Event Management Certification, 06/01/26, 07/01/26, Cvent
- 200 HR Yoga Teacher Certification, 04/01/20, 10/01/20, Blue Morpho Yoga Studio
Timeline
Event Operations Coordinator
Campos House
03.2026 - Current
Owner, Event Planner
Pagosa Wedding Gal
04.2022 - Current
Team Lead
Qfix
04.2017 - 11.2017
Regional Event Manager
DriveShop
01.2015 - 10.2020
Manager
DriveShop
01.2014 - 01.2016
Lead
TXU Energy
01.2014 - 07.2014
Product Specialist
Chevrolet, FCA Brands
01.2013 - 01.2016
Administrative Assistant
Woods Chiropractic and Wellness
05.2010 - 07.2013
in Psychology - Psychology, Meteorology
University of Oklahoma