Julie Corlette
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Devoted professional who proactively and quickly identifies the best course of action for given scenarios. Hardworking, reliable and dedicated with a proven record in successful event planning and execution, staff management, client relationships, and managing budget goals. Strongest assets are written and verbal communications, problem solving, multi-tasking and flexibility. Highly organized, detailed and result-oriented, and take pride in having great relationships with management, coworkers and clients.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Projects & Events Manager
Southern California News Group
08.2010 - Current
- Plan and execute expos and management, customer, educational and employee events.
- Organize and prioritize workload to delegate responsibilities among team members.
- Develop and execute creative and innovative event concepts.
- Develop and manage promotional marketing plans for events.
- Implement money-saving strategies for events and provide fully loaded P&L's.
- Manage venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
- Work closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Special Events and Meeting Planner
Event Endeavors / Self Employed
01.2001 - 04.2003
- Sourced locations and negotiated contracts.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Managed all communications with client, vendors and attendees.
Special Events and Meeting Planner
Meetingoals
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Independent consultant providing planning and execution for management and shareowner meetings, Board of Director retreats, international client summits and corporate recognition programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational And Interpersonal Communications
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CTBachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CTSkills
- Written and verbal communication
- Extremely organized
- Skilled multi-tasker
- Proven leadership
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and ‘calm' under pressure
- Proficient in key business computer platforms
- Motivated and committed
- Creative
- Problem solver
- Self-starter
- Event marketing
- Presentations
- Event production
- Contractual obligations
Timeline
Projects & Events Manager
Southern California News Group
08.2010 - Current
Special Events and Meeting Planner
Event Endeavors / Self Employed
01.2001 - 04.2003
Special Events and Meeting Planner
Meetingoals
01.1994 - 01.2001
Master of Arts - Organizational And Interpersonal Communications
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Hartford
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