Elaisè McMahon
Huntersville,NC
Summary
Dynamic Event Coordinator with a proven track record at excelling in logistics management and special events planning. Adept at crafting innovative event concepts while fostering strong vendor relationships. Skilled in budget management and meeting planning, driving successful outcomes through effective communication and strategic vision.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Coordinator
Hello Sailor
03.2025 - Current
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
General Manager
Gaelic Alley Irish Pub
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Event Manager and Music Coordinator
Kodiak Bar
05.2021 - 03.2025
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers.
- Utilized job-related software to create standard guidelines, calendars and budgets for each event.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
Education
Associate of Arts - Organizational Communication
University North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2022
Skills
- Meeting planning
- Wedding trends proficiency
- Conference preparation
- Special events planning
- Events logistics management
Certification
Certified Meeting Planner
Certified Event Planner
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Hello Sailor
03.2025 - Current
General Manager
Gaelic Alley Irish Pub
12.2023 - 03.2025
Event Manager and Music Coordinator
Kodiak Bar
05.2021 - 03.2025
Associate of Arts - Organizational Communication
University North Carolina At Charlotte