Natalie Sparks
San Rafael,CA
Summary
Highly organized Event Production Coordinator with experience in planning, coordinating, and executing successful events. Skill set includes strong project management abilities, effective communication skills, and deep understanding of logistics and vendor relationship management. Known for creativity in event design and ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality. In previous roles, have improved process efficiency and consistently achieved positive client feedback.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Production Coordinator
Componere Culinary and Events
San Francisco, United States
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with Lead Event Producers and Designers to plan and execute high-touch events across diverse event landscapes, including Formula 1, Monterey Car Week, and other high-profile clients (under NDA) for guest counts up to 5,000, utilizing GSuite, Adobe Creative Suite, Asana, AllSeated, Figma, and Ramp
- Independently manage event production for gatherings of up to 80 guests, such as boutique high-fashion events, intimate dinners, and cocktail parties, overseeing budgets up to $50,000 per event
- Develop, design, and conduct tastings for both established key accounts and potential new clients
- Work in a team of two to oversee inventory management for the design department
- Partner with a variety of external vendors, including but not limited to AV providers, bar services, and experiential display companies
- Proactively solve complex issues on-site in real-time, managing on-call staff and adapting to evolving client expectations
Sales Recruiting Coordinator
Verkada
San Mateo, United States
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported 11+ recruiters across 3 teams, both domestic and international
- Planned and coordinated university recruiting events for the MBA recruiting team
- Worked in a team of 2 to produce campus information sessions and high-caliber social events for Wharton School of Business, Harvard Business School, Kellogg School of Management, Haas School of Business, Booth School of Business, and Stanford Graduate School of Business
- Coordinated travel and managed itineraries for internal team members attending MBA recruiting events
- High volume interview scheduling, travel arrangement for candidates and new hires, and candidate gifting using Lever and Navan
- Sourced candidates utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter for Mid-Market and Entry Level Solutions (Sales) Engineers
- Hosted candidates during onsite interviews, maintaining a plethora of knowledge about role expectations, culture and policies within the sales organization, and product line
Staffing Consultant & Executive Assistant
MVP Consulting Group
Long Beach, United States
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Recruit high-caliber healthcare professionals for a wide range of healthcare organizations
- Utilize ATS and CRM programs to source, track, interview, and place candidates
- Generate new business through email marketing campaigns and individual outreach
- Recruit and hire internal team members
- Manage all aspects of Social Media Marketing Internship program including content planning, copywriting, and data analysis
- Manage day-to-day operations for a team of 17 consultants
- Utilize project management tools to track progress
- Aid in development of Plans of Operations and Program Statements for organizations seeking various healthcare certifications
- Lead behavioral healthcare trainings to ensure standards for CARF, Joint Commission, and STRTP accreditation standards are met at the highest level of quality
Social Media Marketing Intern
MVP Consulting Group
Long Beach, United States
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Created content for company LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram accounts
- Maintained schedule for social media posts
- Designed graphics using Canva, AdobeInDesign, and AdobePhoto
- Edited video footage in iMovie
- Increased LinkedIn following by over 200 accounts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Communication Studies
Gonzaga University
05-2021
Skills
- Budget Management
- Event Designing
- Event Production
- Event Management
Timeline
Event Production Coordinator
Componere Culinary and Events
03.2023 - Current
Sales Recruiting Coordinator
Verkada
07.2022 - 02.2023
Staffing Consultant & Executive Assistant
MVP Consulting Group
06.2021 - 07.2022
Social Media Marketing Intern
MVP Consulting Group
01.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Communication Studies
Gonzaga University
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