Norayda Suarez
Port St. Lucie
Summary
Detail-oriented, results-driven event planner with experience in managing all aspects of planning corporate events and conferences, known for client satisfaction and delivering seamless, high-impact experiences within budget, seeking an event planning position with a prestigious entity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner
School Board Broward County
Fort Lauderdale
08.2005 - 11.2025
- Coordinated logistics for district-wide events and activities.
- Managed vendor contracts and negotiated service agreements.
- Developed event timelines and schedules for efficient planning.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify event needs and requirements.
- Oversaw volunteer recruitment and training for event support roles.
- Created promotional materials to enhance event visibility and attendance.
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to discuss event objectives and details.
- Resolved issues during events to ensure smooth operations and participant satisfaction.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets and monitored expenses throughout the duration of an event.
- Organized catering services by selecting menu items, negotiating prices, ordering food and beverages, setting up buffet areas.
- Created floor plans, seating arrangements, and other visuals as needed for each event.
- Coordinated and managed vendors for events, ensuring all vendor requirements were met in a timely fashion.
- Monitored guest satisfaction levels throughout the duration of an event.
- Initiated post-event evaluations to assess success levels of events.
- Conducted onsite inspections prior to events to identify any potential issues or risks.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Barry University
Miami, FL05-2015
Skills
- Event logistics
- Vendor management
- Budget preparation
- Event scheduling
- Catering coordination
- Customer relationship management
- Client relations
- Menu planning
- Staffing oversight
Accomplishments
Largest District Blood Drive Participation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Event Planner
School Board Broward County
08.2005 - 11.2025
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Barry University