Jorg Kannakowski
Las Vegas,USA
Summary
Dynamic event manager with 10+ years at Harley Davidson, excelling in logistics and vendor negotiation. Proven track record in enhancing event success through strategic planning and effective communication. Adept at problem resolution and team leadership, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences. Committed to delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Road Supervisor/ Accident Investigation
Bell United
08.2024 - Current
Limo Driver
Bell Transportation
01.2024 - Current
Event Manager/Coordinator
USA BIKER TOUR
Las Vegas, USA
01.2015 - 05.2021
- Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives
- Come up with suggestions to enhance the event's success
- Prepare budgets and ensure adherence
- Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
- Be in charge of hiring personnel (DJs, waiters etc.)
- Coordinate all operations
- Lead promotional activities for the event
- Supervise all staff (event coordinators, caterers etc.)
- Approve all aspects before the day of the event
- Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur
- Analyze the event's success and prepare reports
- 2000-2010 Event manager for Harley Davidson Europe, Harley owners Group Europe, Harley Davidson Chapter Fulda
- 2010-2015 Event Manager for Harley Davidson USA, Harley Davidson Europe
- 40 years customer experience
Education
Master degree -
Car Mechanik
08.2025
High school diploma -
Skills
- Hospitality
- Digital Marketing
- Driving
- Social Media Management
- Travel planning
- Problem solving
- Organized
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Decisive
- Event Planning
- Office Management
- Event Marketing
- Budgeting
- Logistics
- Customer service
- Catering
- Negotiation
- Events Management
- Delivery driver experience
- Communicative
- Guest services
- Flexible
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Budget preparation
- Team leadership
- Vendor negotiation
- Problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Transit operations coordination
- Intelligent transportation systems
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Fleet management expertise
- Time management mastery
- Traffic management expertise
- Pedestrian safety measures
- Incident investigation procedures
- Public relations savvy
- Quality control monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Strong communication skills
- Transportation planning concepts
- Staff training and development
- Cost estimation accuracy
- Budget management proficiency
- Communication skills
- Employee scheduling
- Time management abilities
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking capacity
- Schedule management
- Operational standards
- Performance monitoring
- Operational efficiency
- Fleet management
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-making
- Route planning
- Performance evaluation
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Strategic planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Certified driving instructor teacher trainer, Present
- Driving safety course instructor/trainer, Present
- Certified first aid instructor trainer, Present
- Master degree Car Mechanik, 1981 to Present
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- EMT License
- First Aid Certification
- Non-CDL Class C
Languages
- English, Fluent
- German, Fluent
Timeline
Road Supervisor/ Accident Investigation
Bell United
08.2024 - Current
Limo Driver
Bell Transportation
01.2024 - Current
Event Manager/Coordinator
USA BIKER TOUR
01.2015 - 05.2021
Master degree -
Car Mechanik
High school diploma -
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