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Crystal Labro

Frankllin,Tennessee

Summary

I love orchestrating events, collaborating with vendors, and creating beautiful experiences for clients and teams. With over 10 years of event coordination experience—both professionally and in volunteer roles—I exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail. I am a quick learner and self-motivated.

My passion lies in overseeing all facets of venue management, from conceptualization to execution, ensuring clients' dreams are brought to life. I thrive on teamwork and creating unforgettable experiences for clients.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Event Coordinator

The Belonging Co
12.2019 - Current
  • Contributed to event design, including themes, color schemes, layout and structure, and catering.
  • Liaison between event manager, catering manager, and serving staff to maintain appropriate levels of food and drinks for event guests ranging from 150-200 attendees.
  • Arranged and placed floral designs
  • Contributed to food preparation while focusing on presentation, placement, and visual appeal.
  • Assisted team leads with purchasing and scheduling, ensuring timely and efficient processes to meet event requirements.
  • Collaborated and assisted with various installations

Office Coordinator and Sales and Design Consultant

TN Contractor Services
09.2020 - 11.2023
  • Routed correspondence to facilitate timely communication between team members, customers, and vendors.
  • Attended meetings with builders to assist with scheduling, project management, and client communication
  • Assisted with budget creation by estimating materials and schedule demands.
  • Monitored vendor accounts and product updates to verify competitive pricing
  • Provided personalized client assistance in material selection and aesthetic design, facilitating choices that aligned with their preferences and project goals
  • Developed and implemented a mobile concierge service offering a diverse range of materials and products, enabling clients to conveniently select and compare options from their homes.
  • Communicated with vendors to procure materials and coordinate project timelines, ensuring timely delivery and job scheduling.

Wedding Designer

Crystal Labro
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Oversaw all aspects of wedding preparations, maintaining close communication and collaboration with the bride to meet her requirements.
  • Managed and supervised the budgetary aspects
  • Collaborated with the bride to conceptualize and create wedding themes, contributing to the overall aesthetic design, including color schemes, fabric, decor, layout, and structure.
  • Assisted the bride in creating seat arrangements, venue selections, floral designs, and overall event logistics.
  • Managed and coordinated relationships with a diverse range of 10+ vendors, facilitating communication, scheduling, collaboration, and meetings.
  • Directed day-off wedding, including the timeline and logistics for the wedding day, managing guest arrivals, coordinating the ceremony and reception schedule, catering, speeches, and vendor coordination.

Creative Arts Director

Christ Community Church
Austin, TX
04.2005 - 08.2008
  • Organized and designed 25+ events for over 200 guests, including men's and women's retreats, conferences, marriage retreats, banquets, and fundraisers.
  • Managed procurement of equipment rentals and venues.
  • Directed Sunday services, overseeing scheduling, order of service, and coordination of multiple teams, including worship, dance, tech, theater and children's.
  • Managed 100+ volunteers, assigning them to teams and overseeing scheduling.
  • Researched industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated them into actionable project plans.
  • Supervised creation of promotional and marketing materials, actively contributing to their design and branding strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Belmont University
Nashville, TN
06.1996

Skills

  • Special Events Planning
  • Event Planning
  • Expense Tracking
  • MAC proficient
  • Videographer

Timeline

Wedding Designer

Crystal Labro
04.2022 - 10.2022

Office Coordinator and Sales and Design Consultant

TN Contractor Services
09.2020 - 11.2023

Volunteer Event Coordinator

The Belonging Co
12.2019 - Current

Creative Arts Director

Christ Community Church
04.2005 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Arts -

Belmont University
Crystal Labro