Dana Conner
Dallas,TX
Summary
Versatile and creative Event Manager with 12+ years of experience in managing event planning activities from start to finish while fully incorporating clients special requests and maintaining budgets. Working with cross-functional teams and solving complex problems within unique and high-pressure situations. Managing multiple projects with high attention to detail that exceeds expectations. Able to maintain excellent organization and communication skills to ensure client satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Manager
Artistry By Dana Conner
02.2011 - Current
- Built and maintained long-term relationships with 100+ clients by implementing their needs from initial phase to completion of each special event.
- Organize multiple events simultaneously in fast-paced settings and coordinate multiple schedules to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate weekly with 3 cross-functional teams to resolve project issues, mitigate scheduling, and budgeting risks.
- Create detailed project timelines, propose new and innovative solutions resulting in 10% increase in annual revenue.
- Hire, develop, and manage 15+ artists to successfully deliver desired objectives while increasing team performance.
- Execute projects to meet deadlines consistently by communicating with 100% of stakeholders and artists regarding changes and updates to ensure project delivery.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Program Manager
Emmett J. Conrad High School PTSA Nonprofit
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw all aspects of planning National PTA School of Excellence program to improve family engagement and students' academic success resulting in two-year School of Excellence designation.
- Strategized with administrators and community partners to develop annual leadership programs for 400+ economically disadvantaged and special needs students.
- Planned multiple strategic projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks successfully completing 30+ community events within two quarters.
- Organized monthly meetings with 10 team members to delegate tasks, identify challenges, convey expectations, and resolve communication concerns.
Event Coordinator
Ignite Middle School PTSA Nonprofit
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Conducted in-depth product selection from supplemental learning materials for 150+ students to increase academic performance.
- Organized successful quarterly luncheon for 40+ staff members including vendor securement to remain in budget.
- Negotiated educational platform contracts for 300+ students.
- Managed travel and accommodation expenses for 30+ team members resulting in meeting targeted budget.
Project Coordinator
Ben Milam Elementary School PTO Nonprofit
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Exceeded expectations with 30+ teachers and administrators in delivering all projects on time.
- Initiated and managed highly successful Room Parent project for two years resulting in improved parent engagement by 55%.
- Organized team of parents to assist staff members with weekly informational packets improving office function efficiency by 35%.
- Conducted monthly meetings with stakeholders to raise funds for student enrichment programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Pius X High School
Downey, CASkills
- Conflict Management
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Accommodation Organization
- Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
- Project Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cross-functional teams leadership
- Fundraising Events
Certification
- Google Project Management: Professional Certification -(coursera) - October 2023
- Full Circle Leadership Certificate - Texas PTA - July 2022
Timeline
Program Manager
Emmett J. Conrad High School PTSA Nonprofit
05.2022 - 06.2023
Event Coordinator
Ignite Middle School PTSA Nonprofit
08.2019 - 04.2022
Project Coordinator
Ben Milam Elementary School PTO Nonprofit
08.2017 - 04.2019
Event Manager
Artistry By Dana Conner
02.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
St. Pius X High School