Warren Jones
Palm Springs,California
Summary
Dynamic Event Coordinator with a proven track record at Hilton Grand Vacations, excelling in budgeting and project management. Expertly orchestrated high-profile events, enhancing community engagement and brand visibility. Renowned for building strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer experiences, driving successful outcomes through innovative strategies and meticulous planning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Hilton Grand Vacations
Palm Springs, California
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Plan & implement community events to engage property owners including: Fine Dining, Arts, Cultural & Adventure Experiences
- Create and host events for high value property owners & prospective owners
- Facilitate all aspects of event experiences for high value & prospect property owners
- Partner with cross functional team members to measure event effectiveness through established KPI’s & standardized measurement
- Liaise with cross functional teams including Sales Executives, Marketing Teams, Accounting, Technology and Business Intelligence
- Partner with synergistic community businesses and their respective owners to build Hilton Property awareness throughout the community
- Establish seasonal & event calendar of events in partnership with Brand Marketing
- Build event specific budgets and proformas and manage costs accordingly
- Facilitate all aspects of event experiences for high value & prospect property owners
- Manage Event Marketing Budget of $1M per year
Owner
The Jones Group Consulting
Palm Springs, California
01.2015 - 01.2021
- A Public Relations / Marketing, Events & Community Strategist
- Consult with clients to build goals and objectives and key performance metrics
- Strategize and produce annual and specialty events for The Shops at El Paseo
- Built & established productive relationships with local city and state officials, media personnel, key opinion leaders and celebrities.
- Oversee and manage onsite facilities of event to exceed client expectations
- Build functional timelines, budgets, and scope of work for key initiatives
- Procured sponsorships, in-kind contributions, and donations
- Hire, train and supervise and motivate support staff required for events
- Key Clients: Trio Restaurant, The Shops at El Paseo, Summer Colony Living, Beverly Johnson, StreetBar, PSWIFT
- Key Events: The Oscar Party, El Paseo Fashion Week, Walk of Stars, Palm Springs Film Festival
Partner
The Donahue Group
Beverly Hills / Palm Springs, California
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Reported directly to the Founder & Owner
- Managed and supervised office team of 10 employees, conducted all human resources for employees and independent contractors
- Arranged and attended meetings with clients, celebrities, city staff and vendors
- Conducted and prepared advanced planning of events locations in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Assisted with the Walk of Style events, Ferrari 60th Anniversary Weekend, Rodeo Drive Lighting Ceremony, Omega Watch “Moonwatch”45th Anniversary, Chris Botti Concert
- Managed social marketing, websites, eCommerce and updating clients branding, marketing and websites
- Applied well organized and methodical approach to ensure every component of each event is carefully orchestrated and perfectly executed with keen attention to details.
- Coordinated all crew, vendors, and staff while managing timely communications, and maintaining master schedules to deliver flawless productions.
- Combined a fashion-forward sensibility with creative expression in catapulting design to a new level for engagement while still complementing individual brand components.
- Broad range of experience working imaginatively with budgets from $50K to $4M+.
- Successfully execute exclusive parties, formal dinners for up to 1,200, cocktail receptions and multiple day events.
- Created digital campaigns for conference, events, and rebranding.
- Created and maintained main and sub- budgets for events. Worked with public, private, non-profit, cities and brands for events, sponsorships, and fundraising for both long and short-range goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
Georgia State University
Skills
- Budgeting
- Event Production
- Digital Communications
- Media Relations
- Media Communications
- Media Strategies
- Integrated Marketing Plans
- Project Management
- Fundraising
- Luxury Branding
- Celebrity Handling
- Customer Experiences
Custom
- Warren Thomas Jones
- Mobile: 323.283.1792
- Palm Springs, California
- Wjones65@icloud.com
- Https://www.linkedin.com/in/1965/
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Hilton Grand Vacations
01.2022 - 06.2023
Owner
The Jones Group Consulting
01.2015 - 01.2021
Partner
The Donahue Group
01.2007 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - History
Georgia State University
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