Verrell J. Abella
Event Coordinator/Producer
San Diego,CA
Summary
Organized Coordinator with expertise in event planning. Forward-thinking leader with success in tactical and strategic planning and organizational roadmap development. Highly responsive to company and client needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
SOS Entertainment
Escondido, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Owner/Operator
Kaptured Koncepts
San Diego, CA
04.2018 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Improved records management systems for leases and contracts to boost renewals timeliness.
- Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Adhered to safety protocols while installing projectors, displays and speakers.
- Monitored and repaired audio, video, control systems and video conferencing equipment.
- Performed tasks by using proper tools, materials, methods and safe practices in accordance with best industry practices.
- Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
- Played songs fitting station's format and monitored each song's length to avoid dead air.
Small Business Credit Analyst
National Funding
San Diego, CA
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
- Conducted presentations to upper management and executive teams for loan recommendations.
- Worked in tandem with sales team and customers to negotiate payments and verify account reconciliations.
- Performed credit reviews on corporations to assess financial conditions.
- Complied with internal controls and government regulations.
- Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
- Improved understanding of financial statements, which helped in assessing risk.
- Reviewed customer files on regular basis to make sure receivables were in sound condition.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Meeting and Exhibits Coordinator
Pfizer
La Jolla, CA
02.2014 - 09.2018
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians and facility management team.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Adhered to safety protocols while installing projectors, displays and speakers.
- Monitored and repaired audio, video, control systems and video conferencing equipment.
- Performed tasks by using proper tools, materials, methods and safe practices in accordance with best industry practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Film And Video Production
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA 07.2005 - 12.2007
Certification - Project Management
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA 09.2018 - 12.2018
Certification - Corporate Event Planning
QC Event School
Online 05.2022 - Current
Skills
Advanced problem solving
Project planning and development
Staff Management
Budgeting
Performance Evaluations
Logistics Management
Vendor and contract negotiations
Events logistics management
Meeting planning
Project Management
Client relations
Business Management
Planning and Organization
Conference planning
Time management
Vendor relationship management
Timeline
Certification - Corporate Event Planning
QC Event School
05.2022 - Current
Project Manager
SOS Entertainment
03.2022 - Current
Small Business Credit Analyst
National Funding
10.2018 - 04.2020
Certification - Project Management
San Diego Mesa College
09.2018 - 12.2018
Owner/Operator
Kaptured Koncepts
04.2018 - Current
Meeting and Exhibits Coordinator
Pfizer
02.2014 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Film And Video Production
San Diego City College
07.2005 - 12.2007