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Diana Rider

Administrative Professional/Event Coordinator

Summary

A responsible and energetic leader. Proven success at building client relationships; dedicated to positive, memorable experiences. I have an incomparable motivation to grow and offer my skills, to support others in their goals, and to contribute to a successful work environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Corporate Events and Wedding Coordinator

Legacy Stables & Events
4 2024 - Current
  • Serves as the point-of-contact for the day's events; effectively ensuring that all aspects of the event and it's contract are seamlessly executed
  • Provides a high-level of client satifaction through personalized attention to detail
  • Communicates all expectations of the venue to the clients and vendors
  • Manages and delegates event logistics and timelines for the client, vendors, caterers, and venue staff
  • Creatively and quickly addresses all potential issues that may arise
  • Promotes the venue and supports all sales goals; through event networking and forming positive working relationships with all current and potential clients
  • Reliable team-member; trusted to take initiative and successfully run an event from start to finish, while also working independently.

Events Director, Administrative Assistant, Tour Guide, Sales

Triad ECO Adventures/ Triad Trolleys
07.2022 - Current
  • Effectively performed all daily administrative tasks, to ensure a smooth flow of operations and logistics; pertaining to a wide variety of company activities
  • Successfully increased Trolley private event sales by 310% ytd in 2023 , while serving as the primary Trolley events director
  • This was achieved through extraordinary customer service and relationship building with private and corporate entities, on the local and national level
  • Passionately shared the history and innovation of Winston-Salem, through fun and engaging tours of the Triad, from the perspective of a life-long resident
  • Worked with wedding planners, corporations, and individuals to create and execute all event-specific Trolley quotes, contracts, invoices, and driver itineraries; in order to provide them with an unforgettable and seamless experience for their event
  • Able to operate effectively in a high-paced and changing environment
  • Successfully multitasking on multiple projects
  • While being highly trusted to operate and manage the business independently
  • Able to provide leadership and direction to fellow coworkers, as needed
  • Represented Triad Trolleys, as an active Triad Bridal Association member, at various venues, networking events, and area bridal shows
  • Assisted retail prospects, through the energetic sales and promotion of Pedego E-bikes, both in-house and at area marketing tent events
  • Strengthened existing client relationships with excellent service, proper follow-ups, and the successful resolution of any issues.

Health and Wellness Coach

Team Beachbody/BODI
06.2018 - Current
  • Successfully recruit and support a team of over 150 women in achieving their health and fitness goals
  • Assist clients in their daily workouts and nutrition intake
  • Effectively market Beachbody products and services through social media campaigns and public speaking opportunities
  • Collaborate to motivate participants, creating virtual support groups, accountability check-ins, and personal development ideas
  • Participate in coach/health training sessions on a team, state, and national level.

Homemaker

Childcare
06.2011 - 07.2022
  • Proven to be dependable; excellent with time-management
  • Calm under pressure, effective at de-escalating chaotic situations
  • Creating and balancing a budget, paying bills, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
  • Superb organizational skills
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Hair Stylist

Curtis Van Davis Salon
05.2007 - 06.2011
  • Welcomed and established a repeat clientele, through networking and a commitment to client satisfaction
  • Strong communication with clients about their expectations, then executed the request with precision
  • Supported salon activities, such as: scheduling and confirming appointments, handling money, and taking inventory.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

University of North Carolina Greensboro
05.2001 - 05.2005

Licensed Cosmetologist -

Leon's Beauty School
Greensboro
05.2001 - 05.2007

Skills

    Results driven

    Effective written and verbal communication

    Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

    Vendor and contract negotiations

    Time management skills

    Self-motivated

    Detail Oriented

    Guest Relations

    Creativity and Adaptability

    Reliability

Timeline

Events Director, Administrative Assistant, Tour Guide, Sales

Triad ECO Adventures/ Triad Trolleys
07.2022 - Current

Health and Wellness Coach

Team Beachbody/BODI
06.2018 - Current

Homemaker

Childcare
06.2011 - 07.2022

Hair Stylist

Curtis Van Davis Salon
05.2007 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

University of North Carolina Greensboro
05.2001 - 05.2005

Licensed Cosmetologist -

Leon's Beauty School
05.2001 - 05.2007

Corporate Events and Wedding Coordinator

Legacy Stables & Events
4 2024 - Current

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