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Sewing, gardening, planning events with children,DYI
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Marilyn Johnson

Saint Louis,Missouri
Marilyn Johnson

Summary

Proactive Event Planner with extensive experience in strategic marketing, coordination of schedules, and vendor collaboration. Enhanced event attendance and maintained professional relationships with venues and promoters. Skilled in event execution, social media management, and client relationship development, bringing strong organizational and communication skills to advance career opportunities. Self-directed event coordinator with over 30 years of experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.

Overview

29
years of professional experience

Work History

360 Party Planner

Event Panner
02.2009 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Increased event attendance by developing strategic marketing campaigns and engaging promotional materials.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.

Kitchen Supervior

New Mount Zion Baptist Church
07.1997 - 12.2011

Job overview

  • Collaborated with fellow musicians to create cohesive and memorable arrangements for various performances.
  • Maintained professional relationships with venue owners and promoters, securing consistent gig opportunities.
  • Established positive reputation as a reliable session musician who consistently delivered high-quality work across numerous projects.
  • Managed equipment inventory and ensured proper maintenance, leading to optimal audio quality during performances.

Saint Patrick Center

Kitchen Volunteer Feeding the Homeless
08.1991 - 03.1993

Job overview

  • Upheld a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and reporting any hazards or incidents promptly.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitized workspace, following strict hygiene guidelines to ensure food safety.
  • Developed strong communication skills while collaborating closely with diverse team members on daily tasks and special events.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by prepping ingredients and organizing workstations for cooks.

Education

Excel Center
St Louis, MO

High School Diploma
10.2023

University Overview

  • Customer Service Certification
  • CPR
  • Recognition of Advocacy
  • 3 college credits in Human Resource
  • 3 college credit in Writing

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  • Professional Development: [Subject]

Skills

  • Planning and Organization
  • Event Planning
  • Social Media Management
  • Event Marketing
  • Venue Selection
  • Event execution
  • Administration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Client Relationship Development
  • Client Relations

Sewing, gardening, planning events with children,DYI

Throughout the I make dresses, shorts tee shirts for different groups in my community make wedding dresses, men,children and ladies clothes. Decorate yard for every holidays and season change. Items used in events and home are done DYI.

Timeline

Event Panner

360 Party Planner
02.2009 - 07.2020

New Mount Zion Baptist Church

Kitchen Supervior
07.1997 - 12.2011

Kitchen Volunteer Feeding the Homeless

Saint Patrick Center
08.1991 - 03.1993

Excel Center

High School Diploma
Marilyn Johnson