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
undefinedTimeline
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
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