DS / DANTE SAKURA
Nashville,TN
Summary
Self directed, hands on event coordinator with over 6 years of experience committed to establishing and nurturing industry relationships through a community based approach to uplift fellow creatives. Ambitious and proficient natural leader, methodical in planning and executing special events. An impassioned self taught student to design aspiring to push conceptual boundaries and devoted to succoring the development of creative visions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Floral and Event Designer
Airstream Chapel
Nashville, TN
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Leads the planning and design meeting with clients.
- Designs concepts for large floral installations, comprising weddings, elopements, photo shoots, and private gatherings.
- Liaised between the client and vendors to effectuate creative visions for private events.
- Designed concepts for photo booths and style shoots.
- Properly package flowers and plants for damage-free delivery.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time, and coordinated timelines and schedules for events.
- Conducted site visits prior to events to evaluate space availability and suitability for specific activities.
Event Design/Setup
Cedarwood Weddings
Nashville, TN
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted planning meetings with clients, providing and staging our in-house design materials to conceive design concepts.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to help the company advance its industry standing by creating innovative concept designs.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to the client.
- Worked diligently with the on-site floral team to execute clients' creative vision, designing floral installations, ceremony altars, centerpieces, table scapes, bridal bouquets, etc.
- Assembled and delegated teams to adhere to and execute setup timelines and floor plans.
- Remained methodical in carrying out an event's unforeseen logistical demands, while staying attentive to guests in a fast-paced environment (e.g., timeline/design alterations, weather plans).
Event Bar Supervisor/ Event Operations Manager
Cheekwood Botanical Estate And Gardens
Nashville, TN
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Performed event coordination for corporate, internal private events and weddings.
- Conducted site tours and consulted with potential clients to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Evaluated and selected vendors according to client requirements.
- Worked closely with clients to develop timelines for weddings and elopements.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, musicians and catering throughout event timelines.
- Trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Supervised vendors and venue staff for event setup and breakdown.
- Built and nurtured relationships with vendors to obtain best pricing and services for events.
- Recruited, hired and trained bar staff on practices, Cheekwood's customer service standards and productivity strategies, providing improvement over prior onboarding process.
- Reduced labor costs by improving employee schedules and workflows to capitalize on individual strengths, to better meet forecasted demands.
- Adhered staff to COVID-19 protocol.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Conducted post-event staff meetings to drive productivity initiatives.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock separate and within optimal levels to meet various types of events weekly.
- Served alcoholic beverages for private events and remained attentive to the needs of high profile clientele in a fast paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nashville School of The Arts
Nashville, TN2010
Skills
- Creative design
- Space planning methodology
- Event logistics management
- Team mentorship
- Client meetings
- Vendor relationship management
- Strong analytical ability
- Post-event analysis
- Staff management
Timeline
Floral and Event Designer
Airstream Chapel
02.2022 - 03.2024
Event Design/Setup
Cedarwood Weddings
08.2021 - 12.2022
Event Bar Supervisor/ Event Operations Manager
Cheekwood Botanical Estate And Gardens
09.2017 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Nashville School of The Arts
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