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Staci Franklin

Bartlett,TN

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional who is passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating a wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator who is able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner & Lead Event Planner

It's Your Day!
06.2006 - Current
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for more than 100 larger events and gatherings.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
  • Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
  • Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
  • Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
  • Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
  • Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
  • Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.

Executive Director

Memphis City Schools
11.2007 - 06.2013
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
  • Conducted top-tier media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing company reputation.
  • Created and implemented event marketing plan for district's annual special events resulting in more than 30,000 participants from Memphis-Shelby County community.
  • Reorganized department and created streamlined process to improve communication with district executives, administrators and school leaders on communications-related issues.

Director Community Investment

Memphis Grizzlies
10.2001 - 11.2007
  • Produced annual large-scale community outreach events; successfully hosting 6,000 students each year to promote literacy, and health and fitness.
  • Created and executed multiple community outreach programs to help increase ticket sales, non-traditional revenues, and corporate sponsorships.
  • Planned and executed multiple team fundraising activities to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
  • Effectively engaged employees' participation in community events; encouraged staff members to be actively involved with local charitable organizations through board appointments and regular volunteer work.

Education

Master of Arts - Journalism

The University of Texas At Austin
Austin
08.1994

Bachelor of Arts - English

Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
05.1992

Skills

  • Vendor Negotiations & Contracts
  • Event Preparation
  • Client Meetings
  • Community Events
  • Sponsorship Management
  • Event Coordination
  • Administration
  • Venue Accommodations
  • Event Planning and Assistance
  • Venue Selection
  • Trade Show Events
  • Event Publicity

Affiliations

  • Member of National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals (NSBWEP)
  • Member of Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC)


Certification

  • Certified Wedding Planner
  • Accredited Event Designer, Institute of Wedding & Event Design

Timeline

Executive Director

Memphis City Schools
11.2007 - 06.2013

Owner & Lead Event Planner

It's Your Day!
06.2006 - Current

Director Community Investment

Memphis Grizzlies
10.2001 - 11.2007

Master of Arts - Journalism

The University of Texas At Austin

Bachelor of Arts - English

Spelman College

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