EVA Marie WEEKS
Ballston Lake,NY
Summary
Results-driven Event Planner with over 5 years of experience in coordinating and executing successful events for high-profile clients. Detail-oriented and organized professional with a proven track record of delivering exceptional event experiences within budget constraints. Creative and innovative Event Planner adept at conceptualizing and implementing unique event concepts that exceed client expectations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
EVENT PLANNER
The Saratoga City Tavern
Saratoga Springs, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained event timelines and budgets.
- Created event marketing materials and promoted events through various channels.
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts for event services.
- Provided on-site event coordination and managed event staff.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their event needs and preferences.
- Created specific catering menus for each event and worked closely with food and beverage vendors.
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
The Crown Plaza Desmond Hotel
Colonie, NY
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated vendor relationships and managed event logistics for corporate conferences.
- Planned and executed large-scale events for a non-profit organization.
- Provided onsite event supervision and managed a team of event staff.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution.
- Created and maintained Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), collecting data and capturing updated program information in the interest of institutional knowledge
EVENT COORDINATOR
Kripalu Center for Yoga And Health
Lenox, MA
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Created Banquet Event Orders (BEO's) for every event to ensure a smooth timeline was in place for the event date.
- Managed budgets and financial tracking for event expenses and revenues.
- Coordinated the overall event program details including activities, speakers and entertainment.
- Created marketing materials including flyers, brochures, and email campaigns.
- Ensured smooth execution by coordinating seminar functions, including site selection, scheduling, marketing, reservations, materials, event management and follow-up.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Administration
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA05.2019
Skills
- Event Design
- Vendor Negotiation
- Budget Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Google Analytics
- Restaurant POS
- CAKE Software
- Cvent
Certifications
TIPS Certified in NY State
Timeline
EVENT PLANNER
The Saratoga City Tavern
05.2023 - Current
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
The Crown Plaza Desmond Hotel
08.2022 - 05.2023
EVENT COORDINATOR
Kripalu Center for Yoga And Health
12.2021 - 07.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Administration
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts