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
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
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
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
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