Richard Young
Brooklyn
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator Events
Madison Square Garden, MSG
06.2023 - Current
- Drove excellent guest service for events and conducted evaluations after completion.
- Worked under pressure and met deadlines while maintaining composure in difficult situations.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
Visitor Services Rep
Paley Center for Media
11.2021 - Current
- Manage general admission, ADA, and assigned seating by overseeing the front desk
- Assist in all in-house large-scale events and screenings
- Effectively communicate information to visitors about institution, programming and events to obtain memberships.
VIP Event Specialist
Madison Square Garden
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepare and execute for a variety of events, including pre-event organization and set up
- Assist during events for ingress/egress hospitality and activations and post wrap ups
- Create positive and memorable guest experiences during sporting, entertainment and corporate events.
Team Leader
Crate and Barrel
08.2014 - 07.2021
- Lead all Large scale in store registry events through highly effective project management
- Organized all seasonal hiring events resulting in hiring goals being met.
Education
Bachelor of the arts -
Temple university
05.1999
Skills
- Strong Problem solving
- Vendor management
- Event Logistics management
- Business Administration
- Business development
- Financial management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Event planning
- Project coordination
- Event coordination
- Relationship building
- Vendor coordination
Timeline
Coordinator Events
Madison Square Garden, MSG
06.2023 - Current
Visitor Services Rep
Paley Center for Media
11.2021 - Current
VIP Event Specialist
Madison Square Garden
10.2021 - 06.2023
Team Leader
Crate and Barrel
08.2014 - 07.2021
Bachelor of the arts -
Temple university