WEDDING AND EVENT PLANNER
OWNER
03.2014 - Current
- www.michelleweddingplanner.com
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Completed and Managed hundreds of Events
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
- Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
- Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
- Supervised workers.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors as needed.
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
- Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.