Cindy Strange
TRABUCO CANYON,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional specializing in budget planning and event coordination. Demonstrated success in delivering exceptional service and executing successful events. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail drive project success. Skilled in effective communication for client satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Associate
Buster Donelson, C.P.A.
Fountain Valley, California
10.2007 - Current
- Supported daily office management and strengthened client relationships.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processes for timely reporting.
- Submitted monthly and quarterly tax returns in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Delivered bookkeeping and accounting consulting services to enhance operational efficiency.
Event Planner
Cynthia Rae Event Management
Trabuco Canyon, California
01.2007 - Current
- Coordinated vendor management for events, ensuring timely fulfillment of requirements.
- Organized catering by selecting menu items, negotiating prices, and overseeing setup.
- Provided technical support during events, including audio and visual equipment setup and troubleshooting.
- Developed comprehensive event plans and timelines to guarantee successful execution.
- Reviewed vendor invoices promptly upon receipt and processed payments accordingly.
- Addressed client inquiries through various communication channels to ensure exceptional service.
- Assisted in end-to-end event planning through meetings, walk-throughs, and day-of execution.
Event Marketing Coordinator
Nordstrom
Mission Viejo, California
06.2001 - 02.2007
- Assisted in developing creative concepts for themed events that would attract target audiences.
- Monitored trends within the industry in order to stay informed about best practices in event marketing.
- Collaborated with team members across departments to ensure successful execution of events.
- Created detailed budgets for events, monitored spending, and prepared cost analysis reports.
- Designed event themes and coordinated decorations, audio and visual equipment, and promotional materials to enhance event atmosphere.
- Managed on-site event staff and volunteers, providing training and supervision to ensure high levels of service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2001
Skills
- Budget planning
- Event coordination
- Client relationship management
- Data entry
- Effective communication
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Confidentiality
- Accounting software proficiency
- Time management
- Vendor negotiation
- Quickbooks management
- Proactive and Self-motivated
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounting Associate
Buster Donelson, C.P.A.
10.2007 - Current
Event Planner
Cynthia Rae Event Management
01.2007 - Current
Event Marketing Coordinator
Nordstrom
06.2001 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Chapman University
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