Tanashia Durant
East Elmhurst,NY
Summary
High-performing Event Manager with extensive portfolio of international and domestic project accomplishments spanning Twenty years. Outgoing, hands-on professional bringing valuable relationship building and retention skills, which amassed diversified network of service providers, ensuring optimal quality and results for successful client events.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Event Manager
Behind The Dream LLC.
East Elmhurst, New York
06.2020 - Current
- Develops and initiates projects, manages costs and monitors performance for 16 artists and CEOs.
- Plans, designs and schedules phases for large projects.
- Oversees preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Achieves project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Thrive in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap
- Developed and implemented successful marketing plans to generate event revenue for 400+ events.
- Negotiates terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence
CEO and Founder
Married to Music Inc
Brooklyn, New York
04.2011 - Current
- Orchestrates positive atmospheres that lead to holistic development of 200+ musicians
- Organizes, plan and execute large-scale empowerment events such as workshops, conferences, and meetings for creative populace
- Assists industry professionals in attaining their musical goals
- Established foundational processes for business operations
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits
- Manages partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts
- Works with department heads to address team needs and offer high-level support for everyday operations
- Defines company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations
Executive Assistant
Wayside Baptist Church
Brooklyn, New York
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Allocated executive tasks and managed complex calendars and administrative functions.
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences, including conference calls for congregation of 600+.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president, and executive vice president.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
Activity Specialist
Italian American Civil Rights League
Brooklyn, NY
02.2010 - 05.2016
- Conducted clinical observations in classroom and during activities, noting emotional and behavioral health.
- Maintained and ordered supplies for student activities.
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of 60+ students per day.
- Sought and obtained community opportunities for cultural and recreational participation.
- Encouraged, supported and assisted scholars with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
Assistant Manager
Jamba Juice Inc
New York, New York
03.2005 - 01.2010
- Hired and trained over 100 staff members to ensure smooth adoption of new programs and company policy
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
- Supported staff development and goal attainment by focusing on skill development and job satisfaction
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NYHigh School Diploma -
Richard R. Green High School of Teaching
New York, NY2006
Skills
- Cross-functional teams leadership
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Menu planning
- Transportation and logistics planning
- Promotional advertising
- Budget Administration
Affiliations
Project Management Institute
Timeline
Special Event Manager
Behind The Dream LLC.
06.2020 - Current
Executive Assistant
Wayside Baptist Church
03.2016 - 03.2020
CEO and Founder
Married to Music Inc
04.2011 - Current
Activity Specialist
Italian American Civil Rights League
02.2010 - 05.2016
Assistant Manager
Jamba Juice Inc
03.2005 - 01.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
Richard R. Green High School of Teaching
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