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Izzy Villeneuve

Calabasas,CA

Summary

Self-directed event coordinator with over 2 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.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

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

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Planner

Ciao Bella Events
02.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw setup and breakdown of wedding decorations and supplies.
  • Planned and created centerpieces, bouquets and floral arrangements for decorating wedding venues.
  • Developed and adhered to timelines to keep ceremony and reception running smoothly.
  • Collaborated with bridal couple to achieve expectations and vision for wedding.
  • Completed final reviews of ceremony and banquet area setups to resolve last-minute issues.
  • Established and managed communications with vendors, confirming service and supply delivery.
  • Scheduled appointments with potential clients to discuss wedding plans.
  • Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
  • Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
  • Supervised personnel and directed in wedding task administration and completion.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
  • Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.

Wedding Planner Assistant

Weddings By Leslye And Katelyn
08.2020 - Current
  • Oversaw setup and breakdown of wedding decorations and supplies.
  • Planned and created centerpieces, bouquets and floral arrangements for decorating wedding venues.
  • Developed and adhered to timelines to keep ceremony and reception running smoothly.
  • Supervised personnel and directed in wedding task administration and completion.

Private Nanny

Alison Cohen
03.2020 - Current
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.

Teacher

Moss Street Childcare Center
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.

Education

BBA - Communication Disorders

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
06.2020

Skills

  • Venue Selection
  • Contractual Obligations
  • Client Requirements
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Event Execution
  • Space Preparation
  • Client Meetings
  • Venue Accommodations
  • Team Meetings
  • Event Preparation
  • Event Planning and Assistance
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Event Oversight
  • Organization and Planning
  • Project Management
  • Client Relations
  • Sponsorship Management

Languages

Dutch
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Event Planner

Ciao Bella Events
02.2021 - Current

Wedding Planner Assistant

Weddings By Leslye And Katelyn
08.2020 - Current

Private Nanny

Alison Cohen
03.2020 - Current

Teacher

Moss Street Childcare Center
09.2017 - 03.2020

BBA - Communication Disorders

University of Oregon

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