Savannah Osborn
Aiken,SC
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable Event Coordinator with a proven track record at Foodees Food and Culture Festival, showcasing exceptional time management and emotional control. Excelled in crisis management, enhancing guest relations through effective communication and innovative problem-solving. Skilled in scheduling and maintaining safe environments, consistently exceeding client expectations and fostering positive feedback.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Foodees Food and Culture Festival
12.2023 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
- Conducted post-event analysis, identifying areas of improvement for future events.
- Employed social media platforms effectively to promote upcoming events, reaching a wider audience base.
- Evaluated feedback from attendees after each function, utilizing insights gained to inform improvements in subsequent endeavors.
- Streamlined vendor selection and negotiation, ensuring high-quality services while adhering to budget constraints.
Babysitter
Various Local Families
04.2013 - 11.2018
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
Scare Actor
Boone Hall Fright Nights
09.2015 - 10.2015
- Maintained high energy levels throughout long shifts, ensuring consistency in scare intensity from start to finish.
- Enhanced guest experience by embodying various scare roles and maintaining character throughout performances.
- Worked with various special effects, fog, strobes and loud sounds.
- Promoted safety for both actors and guests by adhering to all guidelines and protocols during performances.
- Balanced adherence to scripted scenes alongside improvisational moments, providing a dynamic and unpredictable experience for guests.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues based on trust and respect, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced collaboration efforts.
- Participated in group meetings pre- and post-production to determine needed changes and discuss options for improvement.
- Helped train newer cast members on proper scare techniques, resulting in faster integration into the team dynamic.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SCSkills
- Scheduling
- Time management
- Guest relations
- Event setup and breakdown
- Crisis management
- Emotional control
- Body language
- Stamina maintenance
- Patience and empathy
- Reliability
- Maintaining safe environment
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Foodees Food and Culture Festival
12.2023 - Current
Scare Actor
Boone Hall Fright Nights
09.2015 - 10.2015
Babysitter
Various Local Families
04.2013 - 11.2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Aiken Technical College
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