Samantha Pope
Martinez,CA
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with clients and vendors alike.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner
Parker Grace Events
Walnut Creek, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among vendors, promoting open communication channels for efficient problem-solving during events planning process.
- Adapted quickly to unforeseen circumstances or changes in the event landscape, implementing contingency plans as needed.
- Supervised and oversaw up to 50 vendors at a time throughout duration of event planning.
- Created content for social media account and grew business following and engagement.
- Wrote and submitted media publications.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Implemented post-event evaluations to identify areas of improvement and drive continuous enhancement of future initiatives.
- Utilized project management skills to keep events on track while meeting deadlines and staying within budget parameters.
- Developed tailored event plans to meet client objectives, ensuring seamless execution and positive guest experiences.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
Business Development Manager and Event Planner
Taste Of The World Market
Martinez, CA
06.2015 - 03.2021
- Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Established valuable partnerships with complementary businesses, creating mutually beneficial synergies that accelerated growth for both parties.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
General Manager and Event Manager
Maria Maria Restaurants
Danville, CA
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA08.2012
Skills
- Planning and Organization
- Client Relationship Development
- Logistics Management
- Creativity and Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Team mentorship
- Vendor negotiation
- Client Relations
- Schedule Management
- Health and safety service regulations
- Social Media Management
- Food Service Oversight
Timeline
Event Planner
Parker Grace Events
03.2021 - Current
Business Development Manager and Event Planner
Taste Of The World Market
06.2015 - 03.2021
General Manager and Event Manager
Maria Maria Restaurants
09.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Francisco State University