Gracen Clemens
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-driven Events Manager with a proven track record of orchestrating 30+ successful events monthly across diverse sectors. Expertise in managing social media presence for 12+ cities, cultivating strategic partnerships, securing optimal venues, and executing targeted marketing campaigns. Adept at maximizing event impact and exceeding client expectations through meticulous planning, seamless execution, and innovative promotional strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager/Social Media Manager
Events & Adventures
07.2023 - Current
- Established the Atlanta E&A Branch
- Create and manage 35+ events monthly in and around the entire Atlanta area in addition to 1+ virtual events per month
- Scout locations and venues for upcoming events and work on developing partnerships and deals
- Marketing and promotion of events through social media and their website
- Networking and developing relationships and partnership with various venues and restaurants around the area
- Direct and manage all correspondence with members of the club to help answer all questions they have related to their membership and events
- Manage finances each month; tracking Profit, Loss, Expenses, etc
- Manage 15 E&A cities Social Media
Senior Recruiter
Curran Recruiting
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Actively source candidates for open orders and load into appropriate projects
- Create pipeline projects for frequent open position types such as Accountants, AR/AP Specialists, Financial Analysts, etc
- Manage inbound candidates from job postings and subsequently qualify and classify them
- Partner closely with Recruiters and Account Managers/Sales to best understand where coverage may be needed
- Provide market insights gained from candidates to coworkers regarding matter such as companies laying off, implementing hiring freezes or facing notable turnover
Executive Recruiter
ExecuSource
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via job postings, direct sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed and ZipRecruiter
- Tracked candidates, gauging interest from hiring managers and provided market and candidate feedback
- Cultivated an in-depth understanding of hiring market trends, understanding shifts in the employment market based off of candidate and company needs
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
- Verified applicant references and employment history
Event Planner/Floral Design
Hewitt Oaks
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Curated and managed all social media content, weekly newsletters, website content and event photography
- Executed day-to-day planning tasks for events, overseeing all aspects of smaller scale weddings and consistent monthly events
- Served as a collaborative point of contact for clients throughout the event process from initial proposal to the completion of the event
- Coordinated event setup, vendor relationships, week-of preparations and ensuring proper event timelines were met to clients satisfaction
Event Intern
Pat's Florist
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Designed lead floral installation for the hotel lobbies, guest rooms, restaurants, weddings and other public areas
- Coordinated with other departments to cater to their floral requirements, to help create visually appealing flower arrangements for hotels/events for their daily requirements
- Ensured that all floral arrangements are within the allocated budget and deadlines are met for both hotels requirements and guest orders
- Billing and vouchers for all guest orders, events and charges to be posted to the appropriate guest
- Responsible for ordering flowers, floral products and monitor their arrivals with the vendors
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Restaurant and Hospitality Management
University of Alabama
05.2020
Timeline
Event Manager/Social Media Manager
Events & Adventures
07.2023 - Current
Senior Recruiter
Curran Recruiting
03.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Recruiter
ExecuSource
04.2022 - 02.2023
Event Planner/Floral Design
Hewitt Oaks
04.2021 - 08.2021
Event Intern
Pat's Florist
05.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Restaurant and Hospitality Management
University of Alabama