Misty Crawford
Denver,Colorado
Summary
- Energetic Event Manager with 4-year successful career in planning, coordinating and executing entertainment events. Demonstrated cost-effective budgeting, exceptional time management and event marketing skills.
- Committed professional provides excellent customer service and works to carry out events to highest of standards. Knowledgeable and experienced in budgeting, vendor management and event promotion and marketing. Adept at problem-solving.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
CU Boulder East Campus
03.2021 - Current
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
Convention Coordinator
Running Of The Leaves Convention
02.2015 - 10.2019
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
- Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
Shuttle Bus Driver
Canopy Airport Parking
04.2012 - 12.2015
- Fueled and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
- Drove bus to safely transport passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage, and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO03.2026
High School Diploma -
Mountain Range High School
Westminster, CO04.2010
Skills
- Special Event Planning
- Market Analysis
- Events Requirements Gathering
- Catering Coordination
- Schedule Management
- Cost Estimating
- Sales Expertise
- Managing Events Start to Finish
- Event Staffing
- Event Supervision
- Project Management
- Event Logistics Management
- Venue Selection
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Added, renewed and grew fundraising and donation contributions.
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Additional Information
Worked as a Doordash Driver fulltime to fill in employment gaps.
Timeline
Custodian
CU Boulder East Campus
03.2021 - Current
Convention Coordinator
Running Of The Leaves Convention
02.2015 - 10.2019
Shuttle Bus Driver
Canopy Airport Parking
04.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics
University of Colorado At Boulder
High School Diploma -
Mountain Range High School
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