Dymond Cooper
Summary
Creative and results-driven event and marketing professional with 8+ years of experience producing high-impact events and managing strategic communications for corporate, nonprofit, and community-based clients. Proven success in leading over 50 events annually, while developing branded content, coordinating multi-channel marketing campaigns, and fostering strong community partnerships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Georgetown University, Office of Event Management Services
01.2025 - Current
- Serve as a primary liaison to university leadership, faculty, students and external stakeholders to provide planning and execution of university events.
- Oversee University venue space operations including staffing, space management, and renovation contract execution.
- Manage departmental budget up to $100K annually; track expenditures and ensure fiscal responsibility through accurate forecasting and reconciliation using enterprise systems.
- Supervise, train, and schedule student staff; establish policies and best practices that uphold University and professional standards.
Freelance Wedding Coordinator
Various Companies
01.2021 - Current
- Independently coordinated and executed more than 80 weddings and events ranging from 50 to 250 guests.
- Managed end-to-end planning, including vendor sourcing, budget tracking, timeline creation, and day-of execution.
- Consulted with clients on design concepts and logistics, achieving a 98% client satisfaction rate based on post-event surveys.
- Built and maintained a digital presence through Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc, increasing online inquiries by 40% over two years.
Event Sales Coordinator
Pampas Fox Catering
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Customized catering proposals for over 100 events per year ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale weddings and galas, managing catering portfolios valued up to $25K.
- Curated event BEOs and layouts to deliver seamless day of execution and communication between clients, culinary staff, and vendors.
- Developed targeted marketing content and promotional campaigns using market trends to boost event inquiries through social media engagement.
- Increased event revenue by strategically upselling enhancements and add-ons across individual client contracts.
Venue Supervisor & Wedding Coordinator
The Manors VA
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Served as primary coordinator for over 50 weddings and social events annually, overseeing planning, design, and event operations.
- Managed pre-event logistics including timeline development, vendor coordination, and client walkthroughs, to produce events exceeding client expectations.
- Supervised catering staff; Directed event setup and breakdown activities to ensure efficient operations and adherence to event BEOs and venue policies.
- Maintained ongoing upkeep and operational readiness of the venue by conducting regular inspections, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with facility standards during non-event periods.
Account Executive
Select Event Group (Manassas Branch)
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed a diverse portfolio of 60+ industry, corporate, and private clients, contributing to $950K in annual revenue for the branch.
- Consulted on event design and planning meetings, attended site inspections and maintained contracts for orders up to $30K, including site inspections, contract negotiation, and on-site coordination.
- Attended networking events, engaged in new client research and outreach, and developed strong personal relationships with new clients to build and maintain client satisfaction resulting in a 64% increase in permanent clients over 6 months.
Meetings Coordinator
National Association of Chemical Distributors
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Oversaw registration and logistics for 8+ annual corporate meetings and trade shows with 50–700 attendees.
- Managed hotel contracts, speaker logistics, and budget tracking to support seamless event execution.
- Conducted post-event analysis with a focus on improving attendee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Developed online event marketing strategies that contributed to a 7% increase in year-over-year attendance.
Assistant Director
Mortara Center at Georgetown University
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Coordinated over 50 in-person and virtual academic events, from symposiums to panel discussions.
- Maintained clear communications with faculty and guest speakers regarding agenda planning and logistics.
- Reconciled event expenses monthly and ensured timely processing of payments and reimbursements.
- Supervised and onboarded four student assistants; improved task delegation and scheduling efficiency.
Events Coordinator
Water Environment Federation
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Processed up to 800 event space sales contracts for three exhibitions, each serving 50–2,000 attendees.
- Identified upselling opportunities and implemented exhibitor retention strategies, leading to 4% growth in annual contracts.
- Created reports tracking exhibitor payment status, contributing to improved collections and follow-up.
- Led updates for public-facing event web pages and floor plans to improve user experience.
Events and Operations Intern
Consumer Technology Association
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided support for the Consumer Electronics Show, managing communications with 10,000+ stakeholders.
- Researched and coordinated contracts with over 100 vendors, contributing to cost savings and efficiency.
- Supervised 50 on-site event staff and tracked completion of contracts and final payments.
- Collected and synthesized post-event feedback and data into actionable reports for senior staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05.2016
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Meta Business Suite
- Canva
- Adobe Creative Suite
- CapCut
- WordPress
- Squarespace
- Prismm
- MailChimp
Certification
Wedding Planning Certification, CWP Society – Earned 2015
- Participate in ongoing professional development through online training info sessions throughout the year.
- Attended CWP Society training and networking conference, 2021.
Timeline
Assistant Director
Georgetown University, Office of Event Management Services
01.2025 - Current
Event Sales Coordinator
Pampas Fox Catering
07.2023 - 11.2024
Venue Supervisor & Wedding Coordinator
The Manors VA
06.2023 - 10.2024
Account Executive
Select Event Group (Manassas Branch)
02.2022 - 06.2023
Freelance Wedding Coordinator
Various Companies
01.2021 - Current
Meetings Coordinator
National Association of Chemical Distributors
06.2019 - 11.2019
Assistant Director
Mortara Center at Georgetown University
01.2019 - 06.2019
Events Coordinator
Water Environment Federation
02.2017 - 05.2018
Events and Operations Intern
Consumer Technology Association
06.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Christopher Newport University
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