Daisy Osuchukwu
Event Manager/ Planner
Doha,Qatar
Summary
Competent event manager with proven ability to develop creative, effective and successful event strategies. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Adept at managing all aspects of event planning including logistics, venue selection and catering.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Independent Event Planner
D'Eventician Enterprise
Abuja, Nigeria
06.2022 - Current
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
- Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
Event Manager/Assistant Event Coordinator
Allurevents.ng
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing plans to generate event revenue.
- Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
- Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
Event Coordinator Intern
SGS Royalty Events
Enugu, Nigeria
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Accurately calculated and processed expenses during and after events.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Led vendor negotiations to obtain cost-effective services and products.
- Maintained status reports for client projects.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
Event Planner Intern
AAA Event
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Reported event performance, attendees and specific event feedback.
- Greeted students and guests with warm and welcoming demeanor.
- Scheduled client meetings and maintained office organizational standards.
- Provided feedback on programming types and impact on event team.
- Organized brainstorming sessions between cross-functional teams to develop strategy and creative ideas for future events.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy/ Sociology & Anthropology
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nigeria 08.2015 - 06.2021
No Degree - Hospitality & Event Management
AAA Events Academy
Nigeria 04.2019 - 07.2019
Certificate - Event Planning And Decoration
SGS Business School
Nigeria 03.2021 - 06.2023
Skills
Event sales
undefinedAccomplishments
- Built strong relationships with vendors such as florists, photographers, videographers, musicians and officiants to take hassle out of wedding planning.
- Created contingency plans for all weddings, successfully saving 2 potentially disastrous events.
- Achieved average of 95% guest satisfaction ratings for all events.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Planned over 6 honeymoons to complement clients' wedding plans.
Timeline
Independent Event Planner
D'Eventician Enterprise
06.2022 - Current
Event Manager/Assistant Event Coordinator
Allurevents.ng
08.2021 - 01.2022
Event Coordinator Intern
SGS Royalty Events
07.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate - Event Planning And Decoration
SGS Business School
03.2021 - 06.2023
Event Planner Intern
AAA Event
08.2019 - 10.2020
No Degree - Hospitality & Event Management
AAA Events Academy
04.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy/ Sociology & Anthropology
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
08.2015 - 06.2021