RACHEL WIGGERS
New York,NY *Relocating To Denver In July 2024
Summary
Project and Production coordinator versed in all aspects of project management from start to finish. Results-oriented and high-energy professional with proficiency in multiple event management platforms and tools. Dedicated collaborator comfortable working with team members to achieve company objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Production Coordinator
Empire Entertainment
New York, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Managed production schedules and timelines to meet pre-event deadlines and onsite goals.
- Created vendor contracts and managed relationships with vendors from pre-production until the completion of the event.
- Outsourced venues for events and performed site visits.
- Organized weekly meetings with internal team to ensure alignment on timelines, roles, and responsibilities.
- Monitored and tracked expenses against the budget, ensuring meticulous management of receipts and expense reporting.
- Ownership of sourcing and procuring décor, furniture, gifting, staff, rentals, and caterers for events.
Senior Associate - Advertising Sales
EightBar - GroupM team dedicated to IBM
New York, NY
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Analyzed data utilizing the DAV tool and created reports for senior management.
- Built financial models to evaluate potential investments and acquisitions.
- Led weekly meetings with clients to discuss project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
- Provided direction and guidance to junior associates on daily management tasks.
Travel and Event Guest Logistics Coordinator
Concierge.com Condé Nast
New York, NY
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Created and distributed detailed travel documents including airfare tickets, hotel reservations, and ground transportation information to all event attendees.
- Identified cost saving opportunities through researching alternative routes and competitive airfares.
- Maintained accurate records of all travel expenses within project guidelines.
- Acted as direct point of contact for all event questions and concerns for general attendees, internal staff, and high-profile clients.
- Organized corporate luncheons, conferences, and special events for Vogue, iHeartRadio, and Bon Appetit Magazine.
Account Management and Marketing Intern
Connectivity Media Strategy
Tampa, FL
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted staff with office tasks such as filing paperwork and updating account information on excel spreadsheets.
- Developed original and engaging content for range of social media platforms, including Pinterest, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
- Performed research and analysis for management team and communicated gathered data.
- Wrote a weekly blog post for company website.
- Maximized community outreach, scheduled online content on media profiles and monitored web analytics.
Education
B.A - Advertising And Public Relations
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL05.2019
Skills
- Time management
- Customer service-driven
- Problem solving
- Oral and written communication
- Event planning and execution
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration
- Budget management
- Proficient in Airtable platform
Timeline
Event Production Coordinator
Empire Entertainment
07.2022 - Current
Senior Associate - Advertising Sales
EightBar - GroupM team dedicated to IBM
01.2020 - 07.2022
Travel and Event Guest Logistics Coordinator
Concierge.com Condé Nast
07.2019 - 12.2019
Account Management and Marketing Intern
Connectivity Media Strategy
08.2018 - 05.2019
B.A - Advertising And Public Relations
The University of Tampa
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