Self-directed event coordinator with over 5 years of experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Coordinator
Pacific Dental Services
11.2021 - Current
Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team, vendors and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Managed maintenance team of 9 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
Administered dental equipment and facilities maintenance requests and saw orders through to completion.
Event Lead and Logistics
Elevate
01.2020 - Current
Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
Managed event logistics and operations.
Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
Event Marketing Specialist
Advantage Sales And Marketing
03.2012 - 03.2017
Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
Designed and implemented advertising and public relations activities.
Shadowed senior personnel on complex marketing pursuits to build skills set.
Met with vendors to assess products, inquire about services and negotiate pricing.
Updated customer database and generated lists and counts for direct marketing projects.
Liaised between internal creative teams and agencies for branding ideas, graphic designs and promotional materials.
Tracked trade show expenses to maintain budget.
Managed campaigns for various clients that consistently exceeded sales goals.
Tour Event Manager
Barking Dogs Promotions
04.2001 - 10.2006
Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to publicize and promote events.
Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.
Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
Media Liason. Conducted televised interviews.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
05.2006
Skills
Crisis Management
Vendor Coordination
Proposal Development
Facility Management
Design Mock-Ups
Critical Thinking
Business Growth
Event Planning and Coordination
Vendor Relationship Management
Producing Special Events
Special Events
Status Reports
Client Satisfaction
Project Oversight
Company Branding
Managing Events Start to Finish
Marketing Materials
Rehearsal Management
Event Staffing
Schedule Management
Operations Oversight
Continuous Improvements
Creative Solutions
Staff Support
Site Evaluations
Event Type Planning
Managing Live Events
Staff Oversight
Timeline
Maintenance Coordinator
Pacific Dental Services
11.2021 - Current
Event Lead and Logistics
Elevate
01.2020 - Current
Event Marketing Specialist
Advantage Sales And Marketing
03.2012 - 03.2017
Tour Event Manager
Barking Dogs Promotions
04.2001 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Azusa Pacific University
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