Maria Martinez

Event Planner Intern

Bellas Wedding and Events

01.2019 - Current

Greeted students and guests with warm and welcoming demeanor.
Scheduled client meetings and maintained office organizational standards.
Provided feedback on programming types and impact on event team.
Reported event performance, attendees and specific event feedback.
Increased client satisfaction by conducting thorough research to identify unique and engaging event themes and ideas.
Maintained organizational efficiency through meticulous record-keeping of vendor contacts, contracts, invoices, and other critical documentation related to each event.
Developed strong relationships with clients through frequent updates on progress, addressing concerns promptly, and providing regular status reports.
Reduced costs for events by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors and suppliers.
Contributed creative solutions towards problem-solving during unexpected challenges that arose during the planning or execution stages of an event.
Enhanced event attendee experience by effectively coordinating all logistical aspects, including venue selection and setup.
Managed budgets effectively, tracking expenses closely to ensure that costs remained within established guidelines.
Organized brainstorming sessions between cross-functional teams to develop strategy and creative ideas for future events.
Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
Streamlined communication among team members by implementing a centralized project management system for efficient event planning.
Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.