JANET KEOBUNTA
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Events and Communications Associate with strong organizational skills in event management and internal communications. Committed to driving employee engagement and collaboration through strategic initiatives, recognition programs, and impactful events, bringing a robust background in strategic communications planning, event coordination, and execution. Possess strong leadership abilities, with proven success in team management, problem-solving, and project completion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Communications Associate- Marketing
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation | Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel
San Bernardino, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Led the development and execution of strategic internal communications initiatives to support organizational goals.
- Directed planning and execution of internal employee events to boost engagement.
- Coordinated events to promote cultural awareness, and community engagement.
- Coordinated recognition programs to celebrate employee achievements and contributions.
- Analyzed engagement survey data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with leadership to align engagement initiatives with company goals.
- Developed internal communication strategies to enhance employee engagement and collaboration.
- Developed event budgets, managing resources effectively to meet financial targets.
- Assisted in developing strategies to increase attendance at employee events.
Events Coordinator- Marketing
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation | Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel
San Bernardino, CA
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinate and assist in managing logistics for Tribal Community focused events.
- Assist with event development, communication, and event action plan.
- Partner with Tribal Events Manager to develop Gantt Charts to help manage event workflow.
- Coordinated with vendors, venues, and sponsors to deliver seamless experiences under tight deadlines and budgets.
- Developed standard operating procedures to improve event efficiency.
- Responsible for assisting with event set-up, execution and tear down, overseeing vendors and support team.
- Maintained and tracked event budgets.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve event efficiency.
Entertainment Supervisor
Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel
Highland, CA
09.2017 - 04.2021
- Led a team of 10+ entertainers and facilitators for daily resort programming and live shows.
- Developed, coordinate and planned Special Events for property venues.
- Assist with the development and execution of property and employee events including Grand Openings, New Year’s Eve, Employee of the Year and ticketed Events.
- Negotiate and prepare order agreements and vendor contracts.
- Oversaw standard event operations including managing talent, event and production/event staff.
- Administrative duties include: data entry, inventory control, scheduling, facilitated meetings, managing meeting minutes, event organizations, monitored event budgets and arrange accommodations for vendors.
- Maintain professional business relationships with vendors and internal departments.
- Prepared for special groups and VIP customers by implementing personalized plans with staff.
- Monitored workers for performance, professionalism and service quality.
- Assigned schedules and specific tasks to workers for optimal coverage.
- Developed standard operating procedures and expanded guidelines to improve department process.
- Worked to provide strategic and operational leadership while focusing on the enterprise's long-term goals.
Education
Bachelor’s of Arts - Business Administration | Management
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA04.2024
Business Administration - Social Behavior Health
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA01.2021
High School Diploma -
Arroyo Valley High School
San Bernardino, CA06.2009
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Corporate messaging
- Event management
- Internal communications
- Administrative skills
- Staff training and supervision
- Detail orientation
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Awards
- Employee of the Month, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, 2022
- Outstanding Supervisor Award, Yaamava’ Casino and Resort at San Manuel, 2017
Professional Development
- Leadership Training- Train the Trainer, 2020, Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel, Highland, CA
- Supervisor Development Series, 2017, Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel, Highland, CA
Timeline
Internal Communications Associate- Marketing
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation | Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel
01.2022 - Current
Events Coordinator- Marketing
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation | Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel
04.2021 - 01.2022
Entertainment Supervisor
Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel
09.2017 - 04.2021
Bachelor’s of Arts - Business Administration | Management
California Baptist University
Business Administration - Social Behavior Health
Mt. San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
Arroyo Valley High School