Laurian Johnson
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals and vision. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors. Seeking a position as an event planner and coordinator within a company that allows the contribute and utilization of personal skills, raw talent, and passion to create events and experiences that leave lasting impressions and exceed expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planning Consult
WINDES
03.2022 - Current
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Helped execute company’s vision for their events.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
Special Education Teacher
Beach Cities Learning
02.2021 - Current
- Created thorough and differentiated lesson plans
- Attended and participated in numerous academic meetings with parents and colleagues
- Collaborated with teaching staff and administration to meet students’ needs
- Created and executed multiple events including graduations, open houses, and field trips.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Intern
Flawless Weddings and Events
05.2014 - 07.2017
- Assisted in creating and designing numerous weddings and bridal events
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Collaborated with a team to execute customer’s visions.
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
- Negotiated prices with suppliers, inspected venues and selected vendors to meet couple expectations.
- Worked closely with clients to develop personalized wedding plan that fit within budget.
- Oversaw setup and breakdown of wedding decorations and supplies.
- Coordinated with vendors in securing necessary supplies and services for wedding.
- Scheduled appointments with potential clients to discuss wedding plans.
Sales Associate
Victoria’s Secret
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Provided excellent customer service
- Assisted customers in their purchases and creating exceptional shopping experiences
- Maintained hectic work schedule
- Managed multiple different tasks efficiently.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2019
Skills
- Efficient and productive work ethic
- Works well with others in collaborative team setting
- Exceptional communication skills
- Can successfully manage numerous tasks and meet deadlines
- Created and assisted in creating and planning numerous social events
- Exceptional eye for details
- Highly creative and capable of executing visions
- Manage events start to finish
- Corporate events planning
- Maintains strong relationships with vendors and clients
Timeline
Event Planning Consult
WINDES
03.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Beach Cities Learning
02.2021 - Current
Intern
Flawless Weddings and Events
05.2014 - 07.2017
Sales Associate
Victoria’s Secret
01.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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