Leisha Manan
Palatine,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in event planning and operations management, notably at The Livescape Group. Excelled in relationship building, driving process improvements, and executing innovative PR and marketing strategies. Skilled in copywriting, fostering brand awareness, and increasing customer engagement across social media platforms. Excellent attention to detail and remarkable critical thinking skills. Great in working under pressure and adapting to new situations. Speaks three languages; English and Malay fluently, and Chinese Mandarin on elementary level.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Events, PR, Marketing Coordinator
Hudson Shipping Lines
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Conceptualized, planned and executed internal and external PR and marketing events.
- Built and maintained great client and vendor relations.
- Managed budgets effectively, optimizing allocation of resources to maximize event impact.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to attendees, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Planned a ship launching extravaganza in the Philippines for over 100 guests internationally managing all aspects of the event.
- Planned a 10 year anniversary event with a key client hosting over 150 people.
Contract Management Associate
Hudson Shipping Lines
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed, reviewed and oversaw all contracts of the business.
- Collaborated with commercial and purchasing teams during contract negotiation and worked with cross-functional teams to establish successful execution of each contract.
- Drove process improvements through regular evaluation of existing systems, policies, and procedures.
- Increased profitability by identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing budget controls.
Senior PR & Marketing Coordinator
The Livescape Group
08.2013 - 03.2017
- Developed innovative marketing and PR strategies.
- Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.
- Coordinated public relations activities, securing positive press coverage for company initiatives.
- Coordinated successful media events, including press conferences and product launches, generating positive publicity.
- Helped build corporate presence, composed posts, and increased customer engagement on social media through compelling content and strategies.
- Wrote and edited articles, web content, and advertising copy for internal and external audiences.
- Managed internal, external, and crisis communications.
- Organized South East Asia's largest music festivals on land and sea; hosting over 200 press personnel, over 100 artists, and strategically invested over $250,000 in advertising spend on traditional and digital media platforms for each event.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Journalism
Monash University
Kuala Lumpur12-2012
Skills
- Event planning
- Scheduling
- Operations management
- Relationship building
- Planning and coordinating
- Project management
- Proofreading
- Copywriting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Detail-oriented
Timeline
Events, PR, Marketing Coordinator
Hudson Shipping Lines
05.2018 - 12.2019
Contract Management Associate
Hudson Shipping Lines
04.2017 - 04.2018
Senior PR & Marketing Coordinator
The Livescape Group
08.2013 - 03.2017
MBA - Business Administration
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Journalism
Monash University
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