Elizabeth Alexander
Sherwood,AR
Summary
Event management professional with a proven track record in planning and executing successful events, showcasing ability to handle logistics and client relations effectively. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skills include project management, vendor coordination, and event operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinates events and acts as a Manager on Duty for events within the facilities operated by LRCVB.
- Serves as Manager for the Farmers Market, Concerts, Galas, Conferences, Meetings, Conventions and other types of events.
- Receives, investigates, and resolves inquiries, and complaints received from the public.
- Reviews and monitors files, records, contracts, and operational schedules.
- Established relationships with clients, fostering long-term partnerships for future collaborations.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering well-executed events within budget constraints.
- Collaborated closely with clients throughout the planning process to ensure their vision was accurately reflected in the final event layout.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline event execution processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Administrative Assistant & Social Media Manager
Center for Professional Excellence
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed social media platforms and created content for distribution.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendars.
- Coordinated and assisted in the execution of events.
- Professionally communicated with students in order to procure information for post-education success.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
Marketing Liaison & Desk Assistant
Harding Place
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed daily safety and lockdown procedures.
- Maintained routine cleanliness of facility as needed.
- Handled emergencies or crises that may arise.
- Assisted with planned weekly special events.
- Assisted office and kitchen staff when required.
- Communicated between office staff and marketing organizations.
Landscaping Worker
Dr. & Mrs. Talbert - Private Residence
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Improved landscape appearance by performing regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and trimming.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed seasonal clean-up tasks to maintain organized outdoor spaces throughout the year.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
- Installed and arranged Christmas and holiday decorations for the residence, including both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Social Media Manager
Flying C Aviation
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Responsible for marketing/advertising events and promotions.
- Provided exceptional customer service through timely and thoughtful responses to user comments and messages.
- Increased follower engagement with interactive content and timely responses to comments.
- Utilized analytics tools to track performance, adjusting strategies to maximize effectiveness.
- On-sight photography for marketing content.
- Increasing viewing range by 300+ in the first 7 days.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Media Manager
TLC Wellness Center
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed and updated business website, created company flyers and pamphlets, created and organized digital files.
- Focused on general office work that focused on the internet presence and tangible media that was dispersed.
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
Harding University
Searcy, AR12-2020
Skills
- Guest relations and management
- Team leadership and supervision
- On-site execution
- Schedule management
- Client meetings
- Deadline management
- Operations oversight
- Social media management
- Brand awareness
- Project management
- Event billing
- File management
Timeline
Event Manager
Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
04.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant & Social Media Manager
Center for Professional Excellence
08.2021 - 04.2022
Marketing Liaison & Desk Assistant
Harding Place
01.2021 - 08.2021
Social Media Manager
Flying C Aviation
11.2018 - 02.2019
Landscaping Worker
Dr. & Mrs. Talbert - Private Residence
05.2017 - 08.2020
Media Manager
TLC Wellness Center
09.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
Harding University
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