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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Shelia Mants

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dynamic CEO of Added Pizzazz Events with a proven track record in event design and on-site execution. Expertly negotiated vendor contracts, enhancing guest satisfaction and transforming venues into unforgettable experiences. Renowned for cultivating strong partnerships and implementing innovative solutions, ensuring seamless event logistics and memorable attendee experiences.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Added Pizzazz Events
05.1999 - Current
  • Enhanced attendee experience by meticulously planning and executing event logistics.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with sponsors and partners, fostering long-term support for events.
  • Developed planning strategies while creating and maintaining best practices for budgets, project plans, event timelines, and presentations.
  • Implemented creative solutions when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles throughout various stages of an entire event''s life cycle.
  • Negotiated and worked with venues and vendors to carry out event objectives.
  • Elevated guest satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally during events.
  • Coordinated event planning, bookings and logistics while monitoring budgets and writing proposals.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
  • Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to offer clients fresh, unique ideas for their events.
  • Created engaging visual displays for various events, including weddings, corporate functions, and social gatherings.
  • Managed vendor relationships for seamless coordination and optimal resource utilization.
  • Transformed venues into memorable spaces through expertly crafted decorative arrangements.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Dekalb Community College
Decatur, GA
05-1989

No Degree - Floral Design

Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA
05-1990

Skills

  • On-site execution
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Event design
  • Event planning expertise

Accomplishments

  • Built strong relationships with vendors such as florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, and officiants to take hassle out executing flawless events.
  • Founded The Taste of SoFu, a family friendly experience that promotes local business, visual and performing arts. We have successfully put on over 30 events in the south metro Atlanta area.
  • Founded The SoFu Legends Ball. An over the top experience that recognize outstanding individuals in the Fulton County area. This year will be our six annual ball.

Affiliations

  • Meeting Planners International
  • South Fulton Chamber of Commerce
  • Atlanta Business League
  • Airport Chamber of Commerce
  • Georgia Production Partnership

Timeline

CEO

Added Pizzazz Events
05.1999 - Current

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Dekalb Community College

No Degree - Floral Design

Atlanta Technical College
Shelia Mants