Ebrima Barnett
Summary
Business minded individual with strong leadership skills and organizational skills, with significant experience in management, social media advertising, marketing, sales, event promotions. Background includes mass communication and team management. Hardworking passionate, and ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Organizer
ALPHA INC
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
Festival Director
SLUMPED FEST
05.2019 - Current
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
Co-Founder
SLUMPED INC
01.2017 - Current
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
Concert Organizer
SLUMPED INC
01.2017 - Current
- Greeted event participants and provided engaging experience.
- Used knowledge of area, local events, trends and other market research to capture attention and generate event attendance.
- Established online presence on social media platforms and other mediums to elicit customer engagement.
- Engaged social media influencers to collaborate on partnerships.
- Utilized local demographics, trends and forums to create buzz and optimize growth.
Store Manager
Jimmy Jazz Clothing Store
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
Store Manager
Dominoes Pizza
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Co-Founder
Slumpys Smoke Shop
04.2015 - 01.2016
Co-Founder
Slumpys Smoke Shop
01.2018 - 02.2020
Overnight Team Lead
Kmart, Sears Holding
10.2013 - 11.2014
Education
No Degree - Business
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NYHigh School Diploma -
John V. Lindsey Wildcat Academy
New York, NY06.2013
Skills
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Organization
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Social Media Management
- Negotiation Tactics
- Event Planning
- Marketing and Advertising
- Customer Service
Timeline
Event Organizer
ALPHA INC
01.2022 - 03.2023
Festival Director
SLUMPED FEST
05.2019 - Current
Co-Founder
Slumpys Smoke Shop
01.2018 - 02.2020
Co-Founder
SLUMPED INC
01.2017 - Current
Concert Organizer
SLUMPED INC
01.2017 - Current
Store Manager
Jimmy Jazz Clothing Store
03.2016 - 06.2016
Store Manager
Dominoes Pizza
01.2016 - 03.2016
Co-Founder
Slumpys Smoke Shop
04.2015 - 01.2016
Overnight Team Lead
Kmart, Sears Holding
10.2013 - 11.2014
No Degree - Business
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
John V. Lindsey Wildcat Academy