Chris Manley
Kent,WA
Summary
Results-driven Event Director with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Exclusive Event Management
Kent, WA
11.2018 - Current
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels. As I recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel.
- Established key internal functions and outlined a scope of positions for new events.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in a significant increase in revenues.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions, and forecast needs.
- Promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends
Tournament Director
Meridian Valley Country Club
Kent, WA
03.2012 - Current
- Work on and off the property with Title Sponsor Muckleshoot Casino for tournament events.
- Successfully conducted the 2020 event during COVID restrictions using innovative ways to keep the event and charity engaged.
- Manage online auction for the beneficiary of the event.
- Set and execute strategic strategies.
- Create and manage tournament budget.
- Work closely with media partners to ensure visibility for the event.
- Hire F&B vendors for tournament events along with bands, DJs, and other entertainment.
- Organize and manage tournament employees, committee members, and volunteers.
- Work closely with PGA Professionals and PGA Officials
PGA Golf Shop Merchandiser & Buyer
Meridian Valley Country Club
Kent, WA
08.2002 - 03.2012
- Responsible for collaborating with vendors and buying all soft goods
- Manage the open to buy budget.
- Code, enter and approve accounts payables invoices and receivable payments.
- Merchandise PGA award-winning golf shop.
- Coordinated Men’s, Women’s, and Youth Division events and parties.
- Created new activities for golf events.
- Organized and managed Golf Shop sales and promotions.
- Hire Manage and supervise Golf Shop employees.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Marketing Events Coordinator
The Coca-Cola Company
Bellevue , WA
07.1994 - 09.1999
- Assisted administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by scheduling on-site service requests, managing show logistics, and booth functionality need to meet demands.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Fostered relationships with local and national suppliers to obtain the best price, quality.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Green River Community College
Auburn, WASkills
- Exceptional Event Experiences
- Trusted Mentor
- Business Leadership
- Successful Team Builder
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Collaborative Leader
- Strategic Financial Acumen
- Creative Marketing
Timeline
Owner
Exclusive Event Management
11.2018 - Current
Tournament Director
Meridian Valley Country Club
03.2012 - Current
PGA Golf Shop Merchandiser & Buyer
Meridian Valley Country Club
08.2002 - 03.2012
Marketing Events Coordinator
The Coca-Cola Company
07.1994 - 09.1999
Some College (No Degree) -
Green River Community College
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