JO YEZAK

• Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms, enhancing event quality and attendee satisfaction.
• Coordinated event logistics, including venue selection, catering, and audiovisual requirements.
• Developed detailed event schedules to ensure timely execution and adherence to client expectations.
• Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
• Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms for events.
• Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
• Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
• Developed marketing materials and promotional campaigns that increased event visibility and drove higher attendance rates.
• Collaborated closely with clients throughout the planning process to ensure their vision was accurately reflected in the final event layout.
• Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers.
• Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes in future planning efforts.
• Utilized social media platforms to engage potential attendees and promote upcoming events effectively.
• Leveraged technology to automate registration and attendee management, improving operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Coordinated with vendors to secure high-quality services, ensuring memorable event experiences.
• Fostered strong relationships with sponsors, elevating caliber and financial support of events.
• Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
• Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
• Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
• Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
• Developed status reports outlining planning, scheduling, and inquiries for various events.

• Planned and created events for Tech Titans, enhancing member engagement and networking opportunities.
• Planned and created events for Tech Titans.
• Planned the Innovation Showcase, gaining investors, entrepreneurs, and guests. In 2023, hosted 9 entrepreneurs, 8 investors, and over 40 guests.
• Coordinated the Innovation Showcase by securing investors, entrepreneurs, and guests, hosting 9 entrepreneurs, 8 investors, and over 40 guests in 2023.
• Facilitated networking opportunities to enhance collaboration among peers and industry professionals.
• Developed event proposals and budgets, aligning with client expectations and organizational goals.
• Developed event timelines and managed vendor communications to meet deadlines.
• Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
• Social Media Manager and instantly saw an increase of approx. 167% activity on LinkedIn, 85% on Facebook, and 149% on Instagram
• Managed summer interns for Richardson Mayor's Summer Internship Program (RMSIP), overseeing their engagement and development.
• Developed new ideas to improve the communication portal for Gala, such as bringing in a new company to present their product and adding categories like staff's choice award and board of director's choice award.
• Served as secretary for board of directors, documenting meeting minutes and agendas. of directors and committee meetings
• Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize services and cost efficiency.
• Cultivated partnerships with local businesses, expanding network resources for collaborative event opportunities.
• Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
• Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
• Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.

Executive Assistant to President, GMM, Merchandising Executives
• Intensive and extensive calendar management
• Managed monthly Executive Board meetings
• Established monthly lunch with President for merchant groups
• Wrote and distributed notes and minutes from monthly lunch with President
• Travel arrangements for Executive Suite
• Foreign and domestic travel planning and lodging
 Domestic travel
-arranging private driver transport, airline travel, affiliate private driver transport in destination city, lodging, restaurant reservations, full itineraries
 International travel
-arranging private driver transport, airline travel, affiliate private driver transport in destination city, lodging, restaurant reservations, full itineraries, passport and visas, international documents (if necessary)
• Executed all expense reports
• Trainer for Concur in expenses
• Liaison for Celebrity Collaboration with complete confidentiality including arranging hotels, private driver transport, dinner reservations
• Planned corporate and special events, Quarterly Merchandise Meetings
 Ordered and organized awards
 Scouted locations
 Arranged catering and entertainment
 Created marketing for special events
• Product Partner Summit (one of two main events celebrating our retailers each year with over 300 guests over a period of 2.5 days) Event Planning Committee
• Catering and lunch orders for meetings
• Order new-hire badges through Team Member Care Center
• Ordered and purchased office supplies for Merchandise Executive Leadership on a weekly basis
• Personal Assistant errands for President and DMM

• Managed complex calendars, invites, and bookings for the executive suite, which included domestic and international appointments
• Managed complex calendars and bookings for the executive suite, including domestic and international appointments.
• Managed monthly Global Executive Board meetings
• Wrote and distributed agendas for Global Executive Board meetings. Foreign and domestic travel planning and lodging
• Processed all expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Corporate credit card payments and expense remittances were submitted to me for review and approval prior to submission to Finance
• Booked all domestic and foreign visitors local lodging and car rentals on behalf of the executive suite
• Written correspondence on behalf of the National Sales Director. Managed the corporate cell phones including international plans
• Coordinated visitor badge issuance for office access
• Managed room and office reservations for meetings and events
• Room and office reservations
• Worked directly with IT to complete phone/computer set up for smooth transition on all local office technology compatibility
• Organized special events including office parties, holiday celebrations, and corporate training sessions, enhancing team engagement and morale
• Initiated and executed daily meetings with President for calendar review
• Made fine dining reservations for President and European visitors monthly.
• Performed various errands for President to support daily operations

• Assisted GM and Beverage Manager (team of 2) and Member Relations Director with member retention.
• Established Military Hero Committee and Tower Ambassador Council to enhance member retention efforts
• Participated in Military Hero Committee to support veterans through community initiatives.
• Engaged in Tower Ambassador Council to enhance community relations and promote events.
• Served as liaison for member committees such as the Young Professionals and the Business Executives
• Introduced TED Talks events to foster innovative engagement within the club
• Tower Ambassador Council
• Managed social media strategy to promote club events and partnerships with non-profits
• The Legacy Humane Society
• Continuously maintained the marketing budget and prepared quarterly expense reports for executive review

• Conducted orientation for all new agents and transfers
• Planned sessions and events for KW Family Reunion at Omni Hotel Dallas
• Coordinated sessions and events for KW Family Reunion at Omni Hotel Dallas, enhancing participant engagement
• Arranged networking and recruitment events with our CEO and was responsible for coordinating the catering for offsite meals
• Organized networking and recruitment events with CEO, overseeing catering logistics for offsite meals
• Managed all document organization for legal paperwork for agents and transmitted yearly status reports to state regulatory bodies.
• Maintained calendars and booked travel for the CEO and executive team (team of 5) for yearly meetings and events
• Maintained calendars and booked travel for the CEO and executive team for yearly meetings and events

• Managed member private events after hours, on weekends, and holidays, ensuring seamless execution and member satisfaction
• Planned and executed weddings for members and guests
• Planned and managed all member private events after hours, on weekends, and holidays
• Holidays including 4th of July, Mother's Day Brunch, Easter Brunch
• Implemented successful social media-driven and written marketing for private club events
• Developed and executed social media-driven marketing strategies for private club events, enhancing event visibility and attendance
• Prepared for and conducted weekly event planning meetings with club management and Board of Directors complete with budgets, member attendance etc.
• Maintained detailed records of private and club events, member records and payments
• Conducted weekly event planning meetings with club management and Board of Directors, presenting budgets and member attendance for informed decision-making

• Coordinated teams and event logistics, managing vendor relationships and handling confidential information with integrity and compliance.
• Cultivated relationships with high-profile clients and external partners, enhancing collaboration and ensuring confidentiality.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, ensuring seamless project and event execution while optimizing processes.
• Developed event strategies to enhance attendee experiences and ensure seamless execution of corporate gatherings.
• Managed large budgets and event logistics, employing problem-solving skills to enhance processes and positively impact overall event success.
• Coordinated high-profile events, managing logistics and vendor relationships for successful execution.
• Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
• Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.
• Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget constraints.
• Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
• Tailored event themes and content to resonate with target audiences, achieving high levels of attendee engagement and satisfaction.
• Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
• Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service delivery and costs.
• Developed marketing materials and promotional campaigns to maximize event attendance and visibility.
• Utilized social media platforms to engage potential attendees and promote upcoming events effectively.
• Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
• Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers.
• Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.