Praise Ishola
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Visionary professional with several years of success in planning and executing memorable events, ranging from birthday parties to weddings and electoral events. Adept in managing multiple projects while maintaining high client satisfaction from start to finish. Quick to build efficient mutual relationships with clients and accomplished in bringing established vision into reality. Efficient rapport building with venue management and personnel to foster seamless collaboration and execute exceptional event experiences. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges, Strong work ethic, adaptability. Adept at mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Manager
PHEMSTAR EVENT PRODUCTION
Capitol Heights, MD
03.2016 - 06.2024
- Developed and executed detailed event plans, including timelines, budgets, staffing requirements, and logistics. Also ensuring that all expectations/goals are met.
- Organized and facilitated vendor meetings to ensure successful execution of all events.
- Provided leadership in managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Established protocols for responding quickly and efficiently to customer inquiries or complaints before, during, and after an event.
- Sourced venues that met the needs of individual events while staying within budget constraints.
- Ensured that client/customer comfortability were met at all times
- Developed strategies for efficient inventory management and optimization of warehouse space.
- Provided guidance on how best to manage stock levels based on customer demand projections.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
- Followed local regulations for events and obtained necessary permits.
- Helped clients produce brochures, publications and event-specific materials for optimum effect.
- Conferred with customers to gather event requirements and explore opportunities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairmount High School
Hyattsville, MD06-2020
High School Diploma -
Reservoir High School
Fulton, MD09-2019
Skills
- Organization and Time management
- Customer Service Orientation
- Excellent Leadership facilitation
- Proficiency in SQL Language
- Efficient Team management
- Meticulous logistics planning
- LED Operation and Connectivity
- Bilingual- In both English and Yoruba(native language)
- Technology Proficiency in Windows Operation
- Fast and quick learner
- Creativity- Innovative thinking
- Networking skills- building and maintained relationships with vendors
Affiliations
- Computer Programming
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Events Manager
PHEMSTAR EVENT PRODUCTION
03.2016 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Fairmount High School
High School Diploma -
Reservoir High School
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