Shellena Charles
Work Preference
Summary
- Dynamic Sr. Event Coordinator at Pinterest, adept at crafting engaging experiences and managing guest relations. Leveraged creative direction and attention to detail to enhance event quality, resulting in increased attendee satisfaction. Successfully guided junior coordinators, fostering a collaborative environment that elevated team performance and ensured seamless onsite execution.
Overview
24
24
Years of professional experience
1
1
Certifications in executive design detail
1
1
Certification event planning
Work History
Executive event designer
Pineapple Interor
Remote
06.2021 - 04.2026
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and productivity across multiple departments.
- Mentored junior staff to cultivate skills and improve overall team performance.
- Developed and implemented process improvements resulting in streamlined workflows and reduced redundancies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align project goals with organizational objectives.
Event Coordinator
The Dufour Collaborative
Remote
06.2015 - 04.2021
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring timely setup and breakdown of materials.
- Assisted in vendor selection and contract negotiation to optimize event resources.
- Managed attendee registration processes, enhancing participant experience and engagement.
- Organized promotional materials, contributing to effective event marketing strategies.
Designer Supervisor
Emperor emporium
Reader, WV
11.2015 - 02.2021
Sr.event Coordinator
Pinterest
Remote
02.2002 - 06.2009
- Coordinated logistics for events to support smooth operation and attendee satisfaction.
- Assisted in developing event timelines that aligned team activities with project goals.
- Worked with various teams to create engaging event experiences that showcased brand values.
- Helped implement feedback processes after events to enhance future strategies and quality.
- Built strong relationships with vendors to obtain high-quality services at competitive prices.
- Crafted event programs that appealed to diverse audiences and encouraged networking among participants.
- Guided junior coordinators to develop skills and improve team performance standards.
Education
Design
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN04-1997
High School Diploma -
Volunteer High School
04-1996
Skills
Guest management
- Executive support
- Customer relations
- Team leadership
- Administrative skills
- Problem resolution
- Team player
- Research and analysis
- Budget administration
- Staff training
- Supply chain management
Creative direction
Onsite execution
Speaker coordination
Social media promotion
Travel arrangements
Customer service
Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Sold more than Number wedding and special events in Year.
- Planned over Number honeymoons to complement clients' wedding plans.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Added, renewed and grew fundraising and donation contributions.
- Grew venue bookings Number% by launching aggressive print and digital marketing campaign.
Certification
- CMP - Certified Meeting Planner
- CSEP - Certified Special Event Professional
Timeline
Executive event designer
Pineapple Interor
06.2021 - 04.2026
Designer Supervisor
Emperor emporium
11.2015 - 02.2021
Event Coordinator
The Dufour Collaborative
06.2015 - 04.2021
Sr.event Coordinator
Pinterest
02.2002 - 06.2009
Design
East Tennessee State University
High School Diploma -
Volunteer High School