Joshua S. Ramsey
Rockhill
Summary
Event management professional with background in organizing and executing various types of events including social and corporate functions. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving outstanding results. Dependable and adaptable, skilled in event planning, vendor management, and client relations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Reid's Fine Foods
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Provided and assisted clients with curating personalized menus, décor & florals, and themes for social functions and events including wedding receptions, engagement parties, cocktail parties, oyster roasts, graduations, and fundraisers
- Coordinated and arranged corporate and professional events including conferences, networking events, as well as promotional company engagements
- Provided clients with clear and concise price quotes and responsibilities included drafting event contracts and collecting payments
- Efficiently coordinated with vendors, rental companies, and alcohol representatives
- Responsible for the management of events from start to finish ensuring successful execution and completion including staffing, staging, setup, and breakdown of events
- Worked alongside the Director of Operations to plan, set, and implement objectives to meet sales goals
- Curated and created marketing material and company website design and content
Writer/Reporter
Reality Blurb
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for pitching daily stories to the Editor-in-Chief
- Proficiently performs research and fact checking practices in order to deliver multiple articles under strict deadlines
- Conducted in-depth interviews requiring travel and determined diligence to ensure proficient, accurate, and quality material for publication
Assistant Event Coordinator
Belford's Savannah Seafood and Steaks
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Organized large groups 65 patrons or larger, responsible for being in contact with and working with Executive and Sous chefs, as well as restaurant management, to ensure smooth operation of service and guest satisfaction
- Executed the set-up, operation, and break-down of off-site private events and functions
- These included fundraisers, business functions, holiday parties, and specifically the reception for the Savannah College of Art and Design's annual Film Film Festival
Education
Communications - Media Studies and Theatre
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2016
High school or equivalent -
York Comprehensive High School
York, SC05.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Word
- Administrative skills
- Office skills
- Filing
- Phone systems
- Fax systems
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Teamwork
- Social Media
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Writing
- Client communication
- Project management
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor management
- Event planning
- Customer service
- Market research
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Reid's Fine Foods
09.2022 - 01.2025
Writer/Reporter
Reality Blurb
11.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Event Coordinator
Belford's Savannah Seafood and Steaks
03.2016 - 03.2019
High school or equivalent -
York Comprehensive High School
Communications - Media Studies and Theatre
College of Charleston
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