Maxim Gusev
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Event Director with a proven track record at Recollect, LLC, excelling in vendor negotiation and event marketing. Expertly enhanced client satisfaction through innovative event strategies, resulting in increased attendance and engagement. Adept at managing budgets and fostering team collaboration, delivering exceptional experiences that consistently exceed expectations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Director
Recollect, LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for multiple high-profile events, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and partners, fostering collaboration and securing favorable terms for clients.
- Fostered long-term client relationships by providing exceptional customer service, consistently delivering high-quality results that exceeded expectations.
- Streamlined event planning processes for enhanced efficiency and cost reduction through meticulous organization and vendor negotiation.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
- Developed comprehensive event strategies to enhance client satisfaction and engagement.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Oversaw event budgeting processes, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses against financial forecasts.
- Implemented post-event evaluations to assess success metrics and identify areas for improvement.
- Designed marketing collateral to promote events, increasing visibility and attendance through targeted outreach strategies.
- Established comprehensive contingency plans to anticipate potential challenges during event execution, ensuring prompt resolution without compromising client satisfaction.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices in event management and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop creative event concepts, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.
- Coordinated with public relations teams to generate positive media coverage for events, enhancing brand visibility and reputation.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to assess event performance, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous growth.
- Oversaw all aspects of event logistics including venue selection, vendor coordination, scheduling, transportation arrangements, accommodations, and onsite support services.
- Managed seamless event transitions by overseeing the teardown and post-event evaluations, identifying opportunities for future improvement and maintaining detailed records of event outcomes.
- Managed budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing financial risk while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Enhanced attendee engagement through immersive experiences and interactive elements that fostered community building among participants.
- Increased event attendance by implementing innovative marketing strategies and engaging social media campaigns.
- Elevated the guest experience with exceptional attention to detail, creating memorable events that exceeded client expectations.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
Event Director
Jupiter Events, LLC
04.2022 - Current
- Developed comprehensive event strategies to enhance client satisfaction and engagement.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Oversaw event budgeting processes, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses against financial forecasts.
- Led a team of event planners, fostering collaboration and mentoring junior staff in best practices.
- Implemented post-event evaluations to assess success metrics and identify areas for improvement.
- Designed marketing collateral to promote events, increasing visibility and attendance through targeted outreach strategies.
- Established comprehensive contingency plans to anticipate potential challenges during event execution, ensuring prompt resolution without compromising client satisfaction.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices in event management and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop creative event concepts, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.
- Coordinated with public relations teams to generate positive media coverage for events, enhancing brand visibility and reputation.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to assess event performance, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous growth.
- Oversaw all aspects of event logistics including venue selection, vendor coordination, scheduling, transportation arrangements, accommodations, and onsite support services.
- Managed seamless event transitions by overseeing the teardown and post-event evaluations, identifying opportunities for future improvement and maintaining detailed records of event outcomes.
- Managed budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing financial risk while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Enhanced attendee engagement through immersive experiences and interactive elements that fostered community building among participants.
- Increased event attendance by implementing innovative marketing strategies and engaging social media campaigns.
- Elevated the guest experience with exceptional attention to detail, creating memorable events that exceeded client expectations.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
Education
Audio Production -
Point Blank
Los Angeles, CA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Gymnasium #24
Saint Petersburg, Russia05-2003
Skills
- Creative direction
- Vendor negotiation
- Event design
- Event marketing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Creativity and adaptability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Team leadership and motivation
- Guest services
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Public relations
- Task prioritization
- Staff leadership
- Events logistics management
- Accurate documentation
- Event budgeting
- Crowd control
- Client relationship management
- Employee training
- Goal setting
- Guest relations
- Hospitality management
- Professionalism
- Scheduling
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal communication
- Strategic planning
- Digital marketing
- Staff training
- Social media marketing
- Staff supervision
- Workflow management
- Continuous improvement
- Written communication
- Project management
- Sales strategies
- Pricing negotiation
- Safety regulations
- Communications and media
- Event planning
- New business development
- Vendor relations
- Partnership development
- Event promotion
- Special events planning
- Social media promotion
- Logistics management
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Event coordination
- Service coordination
- Marketing strategy
- Agenda setting
- Administrative recordkeeping
- Marketing
- Business growth
- Business administration
- Meeting planning
- Contract negotiation
- Sound Prouduction
- Video Production
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Ableton Live
- Logic Pro
Timeline
Event Director
Recollect, LLC
06.2023 - Current
Event Director
Jupiter Events, LLC
04.2022 - Current
Audio Production -
Point Blank
High School Diploma -
Gymnasium #24