Hi, I’m
Dinara McMahon
Los Gatos,CA
Summary
Event management professional with significant experience in planning, coordinating, and executing high-impact events. Adept at team collaboration and driving results, ensuring seamless operations under changing needs. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, vendor negotiations, and logistics coordination. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective leadership in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dina’s Deluxe Events
Event Director, Planner and Manager
01.2015 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Lead end-to-end event planning including budget creation, vendor selection, venue scouting, event timeline management to deliver seamless events that exceed client expectations.
- Develop customized event concepts, customize event decor plans, and design elements tailored to client vision while ensuring brand alignment and strong visual impact.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and venues to secure competitive pricing and top-tier services, consistently reducing costs without compromising quality.
- Coordinate all on-site event logistics, manage staff workflows, and supervise day-of operations to ensure flawless execution.
- Establish and maintain positive client relationships through consistent communication, detailed planning consultations, and proactive issue resolution.
- Create comprehensive event budgets, monitor spending, and identify cost-saving opportunities to maintain profitability and align with client goals.
- Oversee vendor communication, ensuring timely delivery, clear expectations, and seamless collaboration among all event partners.
- Conduct detailed post-event evaluations, gather guest and client feedback, and implement improvements for future event performance.
- Utilize social media platforms to promote events, increase brand awareness, and enhance online engagement.
- Train, mentor, and supervise event staff, developing high-performing teams aligned with company standards and service expectations.
Education
Bukhara State University
Bachelor of Arts
Skills
- Event Planning
- Event Design Planning
- Event Layout Planning
- Project Management
- Event Budget Management
- Vendor Management
- Risk Management
- Scheduling and Calendaring
- Strategic Planning
- Event Hosting and Hospitality
- Client Relations
- Negotiation (Vendor and Contract)
- Customer Service
- Public Relations
- Team Management/Collaboration
- Stakeholder management
- MS Office Suite
- Floorplan
- Eventbrite
- Social Tables
- Cvent
- Canva
- Tripleseat
- Digital Marketing/Social Media
Timeline
Event Director, Planner and Manager
Dina’s Deluxe Events
01.2015 - 01.2025
Bukhara State University
Bachelor of Arts
EVENTS
- Corporate Events
- Social Events
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
- Conferences
- Business Meetings
Interests
Dogs, Wineries, Getaways, Interior Design, Hygga