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Education
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Certification
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Tony Ellis

Tyler

Summary

Dynamic and driven Event Coordinator with over 15 years of experience planning and executing events in variety of sizes. Including but not limited to birthday parties, corporate meetings, large-scale conferences, nonprofit organization events, school functions, & weddings.

Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing vendor relations, and ensuring seamless execution of events from start to finish. I pride myself in my reputation for excellent communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional experiences. With this comes the standard for high expectations and policies. Strong background in budgeting, logistics coordination, and client satisfaction. Proven track record of developing innovative event concepts and optimizing operational efficiency to exceed expectations as well as exceeding in revenue income and sales.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Coordinator

Elevate Entertainment
Tyler
03.2020 - Current
  • Direct the planning and execution of events ranging from birthday parties, large-scale company functions, conferences, etc. Ensuring successful execution from concept to completion.
  • Negotiation of contracts with clients, securing cost-effective solutions, while maintaining the highest levels of quality and satisfaction.
  • Manage event timelines, schedules, and expectations of labor to ensure all events are upheld to clients visions and executed seamlessly.
  • Supervise and train dedicated event staff while fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. Maintaining an atmosphere of open communication, and empowering staff to lead with confidence.
  • Goal-driven with event staff to upsell during events to maximize event sales and higher per-person averages.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and quick thinking during live events, addressing unforeseen challenges with a tactful, solution-oriented approach.

Banquet Coordinator

Holiday Inn Conference Center
Tyler
05.2019 - 05.2025
  • Develop staff's execution of events to meet and exceed client expectations.
  • Develop and maintain a timely schedule of events ranging from small-scale gatherings, weddings, and large-scaled corporate sponsored events.
  • Exemplify and encourage company standards of cleanliness, customer service, and professionalism as verified through guests surveys and feedback.

Business Development Sales Agent

Patterson-Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Hyundai
Tyler
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provided clients with detailed information and financing options for vehicles to ensure the vehicles met their direct needs and desires.
  • Facilitated effective working relationships between dealership staff members, vendors, and customers to ensure seamless communication and expectations.
  • Consistently exceeded quotas by following up with clients, scheduling appointments, and utilizing CRM to manage clients' data.

Events Manager/District Events Trainer

Chuck E Cheese
Texas/Oklahoma
03.2012 - 05.2017
  • Managing store operations of bank deposits, food preparation, facility cleanliness, and staff scheduling while maintaining expectations of guest experiences.
  • Directed and oversaw event sales and satisfaction surveys for multiple districts to promote and spearhead revenue targets for events.
  • Presented and implemented training workshops and sales goal contests, with onsite visits to ensure locations' and employees' development and success in sales, customer service, and guest experience.

Education

Associate - American Sign Language Interpreting

Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX
05-2012

Skills

  • Aloha
  • Brunswick
  • HotSchedules
  • INDY
  • NCR
  • Paycor
  • RTS
  • Sling
  • Toast
  • Tripleseat
  • Vin Solutions
  • Windows
  • Workday

Certification

Learn2Serve Food Handler Certified

#L2S-FH-000034092076

Valid through 07/01/2027

TABC Certified

#10104516

Valid through 07/01/2026

Affiliations

  • East Texas Wedding Professionals
  • Tyler Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center

Languages

  • English
  • American Sign Language

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Development Sales Agent

Patterson-Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Hyundai
05.2021 - 05.2022

Event Coordinator

Elevate Entertainment
03.2020 - Current

Banquet Coordinator

Holiday Inn Conference Center
05.2019 - 05.2025

Events Manager/District Events Trainer

Chuck E Cheese
03.2012 - 05.2017

Associate - American Sign Language Interpreting

Tyler Junior College

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