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Faith Lands

Faith Lands

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Self-directed Event Coordinator with over 10 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. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Event Planner

Plan Out On Faith
08.2020 - Current
  • Spearhead the organization and management of events for organizations and individuals; ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.
  • Develop comprehensive event plans, with strong consideration of logistics, budgets event goals (as applicable) and timelines.
  • Strategically negotiate and secure venue contracts and other event-related supports and services to optimize resources and meet client objectives. Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
  • Oversee all aspects of event execution, including setup, coordination of activities and troubleshooting to ensure smooth operations. Outline the scope of the event, including time, date, location, and budget
  • Cultivate strong client relationships through communication and personalized attention to client needs and preferences. Conceptualizing theme ideas/ booking venues
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to deliver innovative and impactful live, virtual and hybrid event solutions.
  • Negotiate and manage vendor contracts.
  • Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.

Finance Consultant

Confie Premium Finance
07.2019 - Current
  • Complete sales transactions for US Agencies Customers
  • Provide comprehensive financial consultation and support to clients, focusing on insurance contracts.
  • Collaborate with agents to create and manage contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assist clients in navigating financial processes, addressing inquiries and providing guidance on payment options.
  • Continuously strive to enhance the client experience through proactive communication and personalized service.
  • Assist Agents with creating contracts on car insurance
  • Answer customer call questions
  • Finance contracts and update customers on payments
  • Clean and maintain an orderly work environment for the back office.

Content Creator

Self Employed Services
01.2016 - Current
  • Coordinated with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles.
  • Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
  • Utilized digital publishing platforms to prepare well-structured drafts.
  • Cultivated a loyal following on social media platforms through consistent posting schedules and authentic community engagement strategies.
  • Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts, and arranged designs to attract target readership.
  • Created dynamic graphics and pieces to increase website and social media traffic.
  • Implemented strategies and tactics to grow followers on social media channels.
  • Enhanced brand recognition through the development of tailored marketing materials and visually appealing graphics.
  • Crafted dynamic content marketing pieces for broad client base to drive consumer awareness of brands.

Medical Receptionist

Total Family Healthcare
11.2016 - 01.2019
  • Warmly greeted and welcomed patients, ensuring a positive and comfortable experience for them.
    · Used CRM and scheduling software to efficiently and accurately coordinate and manage patient appointments, while optimizing provider schedules.
    · Handled incoming calls in a professional manner, promptly addressing patient inquiries, scheduling appointments and routing calls to the appropriate staff members.
    · Verified patient insurance coverage and eligibility to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement processes.
    · Collaborated closely with medical staff to maintain up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations.

Education

Studying Mass Communication -

Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA

Cosmetology Degree -

Aveda Institute of Beauty School
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2016

High School Diploma -

Tara High School
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2012

Studied Criminal Justice -

Southeastern University
Hammond, LA
01.2012

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Personality
  • Communication
  • Ability to work under Pressure
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Self-motivation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Event Planning
  • Planning and Organization
  • Business Administration
  • Contract Execution
  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Client meetings
  • Schedule Management
  • Communications and Media
  • Conference planning
  • Event execution
  • Creativity and Adaptability

Accomplishments

  • Built strong relationships with vendors such as florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, and officiants to take hassle out of wedding planning.
  • Executes over 5 events yearly.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Added, renewed and grew fundraising and donation contributions.
  • Collectively achieved 1,000's of followers for individual through effectively helping with their Content as the Creator.

Certification

  • Licensed Event Planner - August 2020
  • Licensed Cosmetologist- January 2016

Timeline

Licensed Event Planner

Plan Out On Faith
08.2020 - Current

Finance Consultant

Confie Premium Finance
07.2019 - Current

Medical Receptionist

Total Family Healthcare
11.2016 - 01.2019

Content Creator

Self Employed Services
01.2016 - Current

Studying Mass Communication -

Baton Rouge Community College

Cosmetology Degree -

Aveda Institute of Beauty School

High School Diploma -

Tara High School

Studied Criminal Justice -

Southeastern University

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