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Irene Stockton

Summary

Versatile and dynamic Event Planner/Coordinator with a proven track record of increasing event attendance through strategic marketing and effective vendor negotiations. Excelled in multitasking and reliability at Technovare Systems, Inc., demonstrating exceptional budgeting acumen and staffing oversight. Skilled in fostering strong relationships and adept at managing events from inception to completion, ensuring operational excellence and financial stability.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Planner/Coordinator

Self Employed
04.2010 - Current
  • Increased event attendance by developing strategic marketing campaigns and engaging promotional materials.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Utilized project management skills to keep events on track while meeting deadlines and staying within budget parameters.
  • Adapted quickly to unforeseen circumstances or changes in the event landscape, implementing contingency plans as needed.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.

Resource Manager

Technovare Systems, Inc.
02.1995 - 04.2005
  • Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing requirements, resulting in improved workforce planning and reduced turnover rates.
  • Continuously assessed the effectiveness of existing resource management strategies, refining processes as needed to ensure optimal performance at all times.

General Manager

Long Beach Chorale and Chamber Orchestra
02.1994 - 09.1995
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.

Teacher

St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
08.1988 - 06.1995
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

Faith Development Coordinator

St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
08.1987 - 06.1988

Coordinated all aspects of the Sacrament of Confirmation for HS age students.

Planned Faith Development events, hiring speakers on a monthly basis for High School and Jr. High School students.

Planned Retreats for Jr. High and Confirmation students.

Worked with the parish school to come into the Jr. High classrooms once a week to teach faith-based lessons to the Jr. HS students.

Recruited and organized volunteers for the Confirmation and Faith Development and Retreat events for Jr. HS and HS Students.

Worked with parish staff and pastor for ideas, and collaboration.


Education

Multiple Subject Teacher's Credential - Education

California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
05-1987

Skills

  • Administration
  • Event execution
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Staffing oversight
  • Registration management
  • Managing events start to finish
  • Conference preparation
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability

Timeline

Event Planner/Coordinator

Self Employed
04.2010 - Current

Resource Manager

Technovare Systems, Inc.
02.1995 - 04.2005

General Manager

Long Beach Chorale and Chamber Orchestra
02.1994 - 09.1995

Teacher

St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
08.1988 - 06.1995

Faith Development Coordinator

St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
08.1987 - 06.1988

Multiple Subject Teacher's Credential - Education

California State University Long Beach

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Loyola Marymount University
Irene Stockton