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Julie Keel

Nashville,TN
Julie Keel

Summary

Hardworking, organized & punctual event coordinator with strong ability to multi-task, manage staff and troubleshoot onsite. 10+ years experience in the event industry working onsite promotional events for various brands including FCA Automobiles, CHRGR & Dollar General, as well as coordinating gigs for the Special Effects Division of the All Elite Wrestling Tour, the Atlanta Falcons & Green Bay Packers NFL Seasons. (100+ a year).

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Shenanigoats
Madison, Tennessee

Event Coordinator
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with clients to identify their goals and expectations from the event.
  • Ensured effective communication between vendors and suppliers before, during and after the event.
  • Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
  • Coordinated with media personnel such as photographers and videographers for capturing important moments during the event.
  • Maintained an organized database of contacts using software applications like MS Excel and Access.
  • Led site walk-through and meetings prior to event to go over checklists and delegate assignments to staff.
  • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.

Various
Nationwide, Nationwide

Promotional Brand Ambassador
08.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Conducted on-site product demonstrations and sampling activities.
  • Organized events, such as music festivals, trade shows and sports tournaments, to increase public exposure of the brand.
  • Promoted positive company image through superior customer service experiences.
  • Organized and carried out promotional events, set up and tore down event sites and interacted with customers.
  • Delivered public demonstrations for crowds at stores, trade shows and conferences.
  • Gave out product samples, coupons and pamphlets to encourage sales.
  • Incorporated costumes and attention-grabbing techniques to boost promotional success.
  • Tracked non-sale metrics for demonstrations to help improve future promotions with better information and techniques.
  • Organized and coordinated trade show logistics, including booth setup, travel, and accommodations.
  • Managed a team of staff members responsible for onsite operations during the event.
  • Ensured compliance with local laws and regulations related to health and safety requirements at the venue.
  • Sourced promotional materials such as banners, flyers, brochures., needed for marketing purposes.
  • Developed contingency plans in case any unexpected issues arose during set up or execution phase of event.

Event One FX
Nashville, TN

Event Production Coordinator
05.2021 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Created and distributed detailed travel documents including tickets, hotel reservations, and car rental information.
  • Scheduled and coordinated domestic and international flights based on budget constraints.
  • Organized and coordinated travel arrangements for group tours, including flights, hotels, and ground transportation.
  • Served as a point of contact between customers and other personnel involved in the tour operation.
  • Supervised staff members by providing direction on tasks related to their job roles.
  • Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
  • Planned and coordinated registration, hotel accommodations and transportation to facilitate smooth execution of event activities.

MarketSource
Nashville, TN

Appointment Coordinator
08.2018 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Performed follow up calls to confirm scheduled appointments.
  • Generated daily reports on the number of booked, canceled, rescheduled appointments.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Worked collaboratively with other team members to meet departmental goals.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.

Education

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
05.2003

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Event Setup and Breakdown
  • Brand Awareness
  • Lead Generation
  • Social Media Marketing
  • International Logistics Planning
  • Regulations and Compliance
  • Logistics Support

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Event Coordinator

Shenanigoats
04.2023 - Current

Event Production Coordinator

Event One FX
05.2021 - 04.2023

Appointment Coordinator

MarketSource
08.2018 - 02.2020

Promotional Brand Ambassador

Various
08.2013 - Current

Western Kentucky University

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology

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