Lisa Ferguson
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Competent Event coordinator / planner with proven ability to develop creative, effective and successful event strategies. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Adept at managing all aspects of event planning including logistics, venue selection and catering. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. 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.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner
Self Employed
01.2008 - Current
- Increased event attendance by developing strategic marketing campaigns and engaging promotional materials.
- Managed logistics for successful events, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.
- Developed tailored event plans to meet client objectives, ensuring seamless execution and positive guest experiences.
- Streamlined event registration processes, enhancing attendee experience and improving overall efficiency.
- Recruited trained, and managed volunteer teams to provide additional support during large-scale events.
- Prioritized safety protocols by working closely with security personnel, ensuring a secure environment for all event attendees.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and rapport for ongoing business opportunities.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among staff members, promoting open communication channels for efficient problem-solving during events planning process.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School , Ft. Laud.
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.1989
Certified Medical Assistant - Certified Medical Asst.
Concorde Career Institute , Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.1996
Basic X-ray Tech - Radiology
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.1998
Certified Professional Coder - Certified Professional Medical Coder
AAPC
Salt Lake City, UT06.2017
Skills
- Meeting Planning
- Wedding Trends Proficiency
- Operations Oversight
- Vendor Sourcing
- Catering Coordination
- Special Events Planning
- Contract Negotiation Skills
- Volunteer Management
- Schedule Management
- Fundraising
- Room Setup and Breakdown
- Vendor Management
- Event Setup and Breakdown
- Staff Management
- Client Meetings
- Sales Expertise
- Time Management
- Team Mentorship
- Corporate Events Planning
- Business Administration
- Locating Venues
- Volunteer Coordination
- Creative Thinking
- Guest Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Problem Solving
- Risk Management
- Payment Approval
Timeline
Event Planner
Self Employed
01.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School , Ft. Laud.
Certified Medical Assistant - Certified Medical Asst.
Concorde Career Institute , Fort Lauderdale
Basic X-ray Tech - Radiology
Keiser University
Certified Professional Coder - Certified Professional Medical Coder
AAPC