Mary-Frances Hurt

Self Employed

09.1997 - Current

Event Planner of events including corporate annual meetings, conferences, weddings, continued education programs, fundraising and charitable events, birthdays and anniversary parties, grand openings, product roll-outs and galas.
Well-versed in all event logistics including sales, budgeting, vendor and venue sourcing (RFP's), contract negotiations, design and execution.
Skilled at creating timelines and processes to track individual client projects, budgets, vendor contracts, guest lists, seating charts, transportation and airline manifests.
Facilitates memorable experiences, overseeing creative direction of event themes, decor, and entertainment.
Effectively identifies, develops and manages over team members including full and part-time employees, subcontractors, vendors and volunteers.
Supports non-profit organizations in scaling from foundational stages to sustainable growth by developing and executing fundraising strategies, organizing high-impact events, and increasing public exposure to drive donor engagement and funding.
Leverages social media platforms to create buzz around events, driving awareness and interest among target audiences.
Evaluates existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.

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