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Comfort Odubote

Comfort Odubote

Hempstead,NY

Summary

Strategic and tactical Events Executive with number years of experience managing and motivating high-performing event teams and partners. Leads multi-discipline, multi-stakeholder professionals to deliver global, high-profile events. Tech-savvy and dynamic executive with broad expertise and experience in electronic and people-focused event promotion and execution. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Events

Kc Event LLC
08.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for wedding, birthdays, and corporate event consulting and design, event concept creation, food & beverage menus
  • Successfully developed and managed timelines with clients and implemented them from beginning to end
  • Maintained a list of local vendors and venues and made recommendations to match the client's vision and budget
  • Coordinated with local vendors and supervised day-of activities to ensure that all events ran smoothly
  • Promoted business through tradeshows, networking, follow up meetings and open houses.
  • Oversaw event happenings in progress, answered guest questions, acted quickly to resolve problems and trained and supported team members and volunteers.
  • Researched vendors and locations, liaised between event staff and facilities and arranged teams to coordinate event setup and teardown.
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
  • Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
  • Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
  • Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
  • Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
  • Coordinated with vendors in securing necessary supplies and services for wedding.
  • Helped bridal couple select wedding decorations and floral arrangements, menus and music.
  • Created and designed tailor-made wedding plans to maximize client budget, keep client happy and cultivate referrals.
  • Liaised between wedding venues, vendors and engaged couple to help plan and deliver successful event.

Event Manager/Designer Project Manager

M2M Luxury Creations
02.2016 - 08.2020
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
  • Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
  • Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
  • Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
  • Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
  • Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.

Office Manager

RCCG House Of Glory
04.2008 - 12.2015
  • Overseeing the maintenance of church records, including membership lists and financial transactions.
  • Prepared invitations, church bulletins, brochures, programs, and banquet tickets for various departmental activities.
  • Managing staff schedules, hiring new staff members when needed, and overseeing performance reviews to ensure that employees are meeting job requirements
  • Created and implemented church procedures and policies to improve quality control and establish workflow timelines
  • Coordinating with clergy members to organize and schedule meetings, events, and other activities.
  • Developed relationships with volunteers, sponsors & key corporate & community leaders.
  • Coordinating with other departments within the church such as accounting, facilities, communications, and education to ensure that all needs are met.
  • Coordinating special events such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other ceremonies
  • Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
  • Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department.
  • Published, printed and mailed informative, prayerful newsletters to church members and leadership team.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Skills

  • Ability to read, comprehend and analyze number goals, as well as fundraising reports
  • Exceptional ability to analyze, negotiate, and resolve complex, sensitive, and confidential issues
  • Adept to develop relationships with volunteers, sponsors, and key corporate & community leaders
  • Proven ability to supervise & evaluate performance, and provide constructive feedback
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusion
  • Strong organization, multi-tasking, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Great team player who loves to establish trust and collaborative work environment
  • Proficient in Computer system and MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Event Planning and Logistics
  • Customer Rapport
  • Project Deadlines Management
  • Budget Administration
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Timeline Adherence
  • Team Goals
  • Excellent Multitasking Abilities

Certification

  • CSEP - Certified Special Event Professional
  • CMP - Certified Meeting Planner

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Director of Events

Kc Event LLC
08.2020 - Current

Event Manager/Designer Project Manager

M2M Luxury Creations
02.2016 - 08.2020

Office Manager

RCCG House Of Glory
04.2008 - 12.2015

High School Diploma - undefined

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