Shatel Erskine
Brooklyn,Ny
Summary
Special Events Professional with strong track record in planning and executing high-quality events. Known for exceptional organizational skills, adept at managing logistics, budgets, and timelines. Team player focused on collaboration and delivering results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise includes vendor negotiations, event marketing, and client relations, with proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Events Coordinator
Teams & Associates
New York, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Provided exceptional on-site support during events, addressing any issues promptly and professionally.
- Implemented creative solutions for venue challenges, optimizing space usage and enhancing the overall guest experience.
- Staffed events by maintaining roster of available personnel and reliable service providers.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery of exceptional event services.
- Facilitated communication between internal events personnel and external vendors to quickly resolve any conflicts or concerns.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently meeting financial goals while delivering high-quality events.
Event Manager
Creative Games
Hicksville, NY
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering well-executed events within budget constraints.
- Ensured smooth transitions between program elements at live events through effective stage management techniques.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
Event Coordinator
Proper Fun
New York, NY
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Provided exceptional on-site support during events, addressing any issues promptly and professionally.
- Implemented creative solutions for venue challenges, optimizing space usage and enhancing the overall guest experience.
- Staffed events by maintaining roster of available personnel and reliable service providers.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery of exceptional event services.
- Facilitated communication between internal events personnel and external vendors to quickly resolve any conflicts or concerns.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently meeting financial goals while delivering high-quality events.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
ASA College
Brooklyn, NY2019
Skills
- Guest management
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Post-event analysis
- Entertainment booking
- Venue selection
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Event setup and breakdown
Timeline
Special Events Coordinator
Teams & Associates
01.2022 - Current
Event Manager
Creative Games
05.2018 - 11.2021
Event Coordinator
Proper Fun
03.2015 - 04.2018
Associate Of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
ASA College