DAPHNE A. DURMAZ
Event Coordinator
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Self- motivated leader with success in guiding teams during planning, coordination and management of large-scale events. Highly organized and detailed planner with expertise in managing budgets, scheduling, and establishing strong partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Sharp adaptability and problem solving skills. Skilled in devising marketing plans to promote venues and events services. Thrives in high-energy team setting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Wedding Event Coordinator
Runway Events
New York, NY
11.2020 - Current
- Manage all event preparations, develop detailed budgets & support clients through all aspects of planning
- Robust contract negotiation skills and partnerships with vendors
- Oversee all details of set up and design, communicate with vendors & orchestrate events to follow precise timeline as well as manage a team of assistants on event day
Design Representative & Stylist
Maria Elena Headpieces
New York, NY
02.2018 - Current
- Manage individual accounts across the US & Canada
- Travel to bridal boutiques to train sales staff & style brides
- Exceed sales goals, target & obtain new accounts
- Promote & market brand, network with accounts & designers as well as attend New York Bridal Fashion Week each season
- Direct styled shoots & collaborate on creative projects with various industry members
Lead Case Manager
Insight Counseling & Wellness
Madison, Wisconsin
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Oversaw a team of case managers, held weekly meetings and case reviews
- Aided low income individuals by connecting them to resources for housing, food, therapy, & various needs
- Taught trauma- sensitive yoga weekly to the local community
Floral Designer
Daffodil Parker
Madison, Wisconsin
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Designed & serviced florals with a talented team for large scale weddings
Vice President of Marketing & Social Media
The Downtown Wedding Crawl
Orlando, Florida
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Personally planned, organized & executed a major luxury bridal show in Downtown Orlando
- Recruited, and coordinated all 75 vendors involved
- Designed our website, as well as managed and updated all social media accounts daily
- Managed and oversaw 20 interns on the day of event
Event Coordinator & Bridal Stylist
Solutions Bridal Designer House
Orlando, FL
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Styled photo-shoots, coordinated collaborations and planned all company events, including our annual exclusive Ritz- Carlton Fashion Show
- Exceeded monthly sales goals & set new sales records
- Provided genuine care & exceptional sales skills
- Networked/ built relationships with fellow industry vendors
- Grew my repertoire of bridal fashion knowledge by attending NYBFW each season
Research Assistant
Anxiety & Behavioural Health Clinic
Tallahassee, Florida
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Designed and managed a project studying a newly developed computerized treatment targeting risk factors for suicide and anxiety; responsible for all participant recruitment, engagement, & data collection.
Floral Design Assistant
The Highland Gardener
Tallahassee, Florida
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Assisted in the creation & design of ornate floral arrangements for weddings & corporate events, as well as servicing entire weddings on my own.
Wedding Planner/Coordinator's Assistant
Simply Southern Events
Tallahassee, Florida
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Assisted in the design, preparation & execution of lavish weddings & events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Networking & Vendor Relations
Vendor and contract negotiations
Organized & Detail Oriented
Budgeting & Data Management
Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Thrive in a Team Setting
Project Management
Multitasking & Problem Solving
Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint
Timeline
Lead Wedding Event Coordinator
Runway Events
11.2020 - Current
Design Representative & Stylist
Maria Elena Headpieces
02.2018 - Current
Floral Designer
Daffodil Parker
03.2017 - 08.2019
Lead Case Manager
Insight Counseling & Wellness
02.2017 - 11.2019
Vice President of Marketing & Social Media
The Downtown Wedding Crawl
02.2015 - 11.2017
Event Coordinator & Bridal Stylist
Solutions Bridal Designer House
02.2015 - 10.2017
Floral Design Assistant
The Highland Gardener
04.2013 - 07.2015
Research Assistant
Anxiety & Behavioural Health Clinic
01.2013 - 08.2015
Wedding Planner/Coordinator's Assistant
Simply Southern Events
06.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Florida State University
08.2009 - 05.2013