Symone Collins
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Events Manager
Still Waters Healthcare
Conyers, GA
07.2024 - Current
- Booked travel arrangements for attendees and speakers at the events.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the events.
- Conducted pre-event site visits to assess venue layout and identify potential problems.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain best prices for goods and services required for successful event execution.
- Provided support in post-event activities such as follow-up calls or emails to attendees and sponsors to solicit feedback about their experience at the event.
Senior Event Manager
Tango Card Inc
Nashville, TN
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Facilitated communication between internal teams and external vendors and suppliers prior to the start of an event.
- Planned and coordinated all event logistics, including seating arrangements, catering, audio and visual equipment, décor, and entertainment.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop effective strategies to promote upcoming events.
- Adhered strictly to budgetary guidelines when making decisions about resources required for successful completion of projects.
- Sourced and negotiated contracts with vendors for event materials and services.
Senior Travel Consultant
Onsight Healthcare
Nashville, TN
05.2018 - 11.2022
- Managed online booking systems for airline tickets and hotel reservations.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for management review.
- Ensured that all bookings were accurately entered into the system and invoiced correctly.
- Organized complex itineraries, including flights, transfers, hotels, car hire and excursions.
Event Coordinator
Validant
San Francisco, CA
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Developed promotional materials such as flyers, brochures or posters for marketing purposes prior to each event.
- Planned various activities such as seminars, workshops or conferences related to the event theme or topic area.
- Collaborated with clients to identify their goals and expectations from the event.
- Created detailed reports outlining event planning progress, timelines, budgets, and other relevant information.
Education
M.S. - Professional Studies
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12.2020
B.S. - Mass Communications
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.2015
Skills
- Content development
- Vendor negotiation
- Venue selection
- Events requirements gathering
- Travel coordination
- Fundraising events
- Promotional material design
- Event marketing
- Transportation and logistics coordination
- Project management
- Sponsorship management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corporate Events Manager
Still Waters Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
Senior Event Manager
Tango Card Inc
11.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Travel Consultant
Onsight Healthcare
05.2018 - 11.2022
Event Coordinator
Validant
12.2016 - 05.2018
M.S. - Professional Studies
Tennessee State University
B.S. - Mass Communications
Middle Tennessee State University
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