Danielle Williams
Powder Springs
Summary
Experienced with planning and executing variety of events, from corporate meetings to large-scale conferences. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage multiple aspects of event coordination, including vendor relations and budget oversight. Track record of providing excellent client service and ensuring events run smoothly.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator & Interior Design
Dazzling Danielle’s Event’s & Designs
01.2006 - 11.2024
- Contacting and securing vendors
- Arranged staging for demo showing
- Oversee residential and commercial projects from initial concepts through finished designs
- Maintained a portfolio of vendors/clients, serving as primary point of contact.
- Collaborated with vendors to meet client expectations; available on-demand 24/7
- Secured high-quality entertainment acts, enhancing attendee enjoyment and generating buzz around events.
- Increased brand visibility through strategic placement of promotional materials at high-profile events.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure services and negotiate contracts, enhancing event quality.
Event Coordinator
Wanda Smith V103 Radio Station
01.2008 - 12.2020
- Contacting and securing key speakers
- Arranged stage and program schedules
- Tailored events according to the personal tastes and budgets of clients, managing and exceeding expectations
- Maintained a portfolio of vendors/clients, serving as primary point of contact.
- Collaborated with vendors to meet client expectations; available on-demand 24/7
- Created and managed budgets of $50,000+ for events. Always delivered on time, under budget
- Planned and Coordinate events (FSO, Car and Bike Show, Wanda’s Playhouse, Wanda’s Smith Wedding, etc)
Event Coordinator & Interior Design
Ricardo Lewis The Crab Spot / Route
01.2015 - 08.2019
- Coordinate each event celebration for each site
- Scheduled performers for entertainment for each site
- Come up with ideals for sports seasons and Holidays décor for each location
- Maintained a portfolio of vendors / clients, serving as primary point of contact
- Collaborated with vendors to meet client expectations; available on - demand 24 / 7
- Created and managed budgets of $50,000 + for events. Always delivered on time, and sometimes under budget
Sweet Auburn Seafood
Nancy
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Led a team of volunteers, providing training and support for event operations and guest services.
- Oversaw on-site management during events, troubleshooting issues to maintain attendee satisfaction.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Enhanced attendee experience by meticulously planning and executing event logistics.
- Managed budgets effectively, negotiating contracts to secure cost savings without compromising quality.
- Negotiated with venue owners to secure prime locations, aligning with event size, type, and attendee expectations.
Event Coordinator, Lead Dispatcher
Bardi Mech
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Assisted in determining clients’ event planning needs
- Assisted clients in filling out requirement forms
- Managed promotional and event materials
- Contacted space vendors and caterers for booking purposes
- Answered logistics questions and created invitee lists
- Planned and directed routes for over 110 crew members in different departments
- Answer inbound calls
- Outbound calls
- Create techs work schedule
- Creating reports for service manager
- Managed billing for service department
- Resolving customer issues
Education
Associate of Arts - Event Management
Chattahoochee Technical College
01.2003
Skills
- Event Marketing
- F&B Arrangement
- Information Gathering
- Interior Designs
- Venue Selection
- Vendor Negotiation
- Script Development
- Event Safety
- Special Purpose Design
- Residential Design
- Post-event analysis
- Client meetings
- Contract negotiations
- Branding
- Event planning
- Scheduling
- Time management
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Added, renewed and grew fundraising and donation contributions.
- Trained and mentored over 10 events planning associates.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Sweet Auburn Seafood
Nancy
01.2016 - 01.2017
Event Coordinator & Interior Design
Ricardo Lewis The Crab Spot / Route
01.2015 - 08.2019
Event Coordinator, Lead Dispatcher
Bardi Mech
01.2012 - 12.2013
Event Coordinator
Wanda Smith V103 Radio Station
01.2008 - 12.2020
Event Coordinator & Interior Design
Dazzling Danielle’s Event’s & Designs
01.2006 - 11.2024
Associate of Arts - Event Management
Chattahoochee Technical College