Melissa Robinson
107 Cook Street Arp,TX
Summary
*Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
*Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
*8 Years of experience and accomplishments in special event planning and a track record of bringing clients' vision to life. Ready to bring leadership skills and talent to a large event planning company.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Department Of Family And Protective Services
07.2016 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximize performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Evaluate over 100 reports daily to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
Event Coordinator- Christmas Under the Bridge
Self-employeed
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared for high-profile homeless community event by setting up special displays and roping off controlled areas.
- Networked with 5 local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Connected 200 individuals with available and relevant resources.
Event Coordinator-Thanksgiving Giveaway
Musician's World LLC
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated schedules, meetings, and fund raiser for food basket giveaway with 15 local organizations.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning and event promotions.
- Initiated and coordinated visits by influential persons and community groups for marketing exposure.
- Organized annual charity service day involving university sororities.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships reaching 31K
Production Worker
Woman Thou Art Loosed T.D. Jakes Ministries
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals such as stage settings.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Supported production coordinator with administrative support duties.
Event Manager
Musician's World LLC
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Coordinated sound check schedules and run of show for 5 Artists.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Facilitated all budgeting.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
Event Staff
Dare To Worship
05.2021 - 05.2021
- Working under instructions of Event Manager.
- Working as ushers in VIP section and ensuring that seating arrangements adhere to fire code regulations for over 1700 individuals.
- Ensuring excellent levels of customer service.
- Dispensing useful information to event-goers.
- Worked under pressure and met deadlines while maintaining composure in difficult situations.
- Unloading equipment from trucks and setting up venues for events, including chairs and building stages.
- Packing up equipment when event is completed.
Event Manager
Unity Church
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Direct and scheduled outreach meetings and events within local community to bridge gap between church and community.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events for local church. (Annual Days, Special event programs)
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Developed community engagement programs and gathered participant feedback that directly influenced future initiatives.
- Acted as main point of contact between management, clinical staffs and external community.
- Engaged with community leaders and content creators, increased brand awareness, and evangelized programs.
- Built trust and developed deep relationships with community of advertisers, merchants and creators.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Coordinated catering services and planned menus to compliment event theme and selected musical or guest speaker entertainment.
Community Student Coordinator
Titus County
06.2015 - 06.2015
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for city vacation bible school.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Performed event coordination for 400 students.
- Managed administrative logistics.
- Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05.2009
Associate of Arts -
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX06.2004
Skills
- Business Administration
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- File Management
- Communication
- Event Logistics
- Problem Solving
- Contract Negotiation
- Budget Development
- Hiring Event Staff
References
April Middlebrook, Program Administrator
Department of Family & Protective Services
April.Middlebrooks@dfps.texas.gov
214-901-4707
Natasha Gregg, Talent Manager
Kirk Franklin Entertainment, Inc.
ngregg41@gmail.com
214-289-7342
Denise Hall, Finance Administrator
Unity Church
Lhall@woodforest.com
903-466-6422
Timeline
Event Coordinator- Christmas Under the Bridge
Self-employeed
12.2022 - 12.2022
Event Coordinator-Thanksgiving Giveaway
Musician's World LLC
11.2022 - 11.2022
Production Worker
Woman Thou Art Loosed T.D. Jakes Ministries
09.2022 - 09.2022
Event Manager
Musician's World LLC
11.2021 - 11.2021
Event Staff
Dare To Worship
05.2021 - 05.2021
Manager
Department Of Family And Protective Services
07.2016 - Current
Community Student Coordinator
Titus County
06.2015 - 06.2015
Event Manager
Unity Church
01.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Associate of Arts -
Kilgore College
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