William Hua
Arcadia,California
Summary
Hospitality-trained event professional with extensive experience managing large-scale programs. Effectively leads events from planning through execution, ensuring seamless client communication and high guest satisfaction. Skilled in budget management, vendor coordination, and operational alignment to deliver exceptional event experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Events & Communications Ambassador
9Dot & Skyrocket Education Services
Pasadena, California
11.2024 - Current
- Managed event operations from planning through post-event reconciliation to ensure seamless execution.
- Serve as primary client contact, managing timelines, details, and changes.
- Lead pre-event coordination and align vendors, AV, and operations teams.
- Developed comprehensive event documentation, including timelines and BEO-style instructions, to guide team and vendors.
- Oversaw budgets, invoicing, and reconciliation to maintain financial accuracy and accountability.
Events Manager
Stratiscope
North Hollywood, California
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Delivered conferences and large-scale programs across venues and hotels.
- Coordinated concurrent events with venues, catering teams, and vendors to ensure seamless execution.
- Executed on-site operations and promptly resolved issues to maintain event quality.
- Directed venue sourcing and RFP processes to secure optimal locations for events.
Events Coordinator
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles, California
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Led RFP coordination, venue selection, and vendor sourcing.
- Oversaw registration, managed communications, and coordinated with sponsors to ensure event success.
- Coordinated logistics including room setup, timelines, and vendor alignment.
- Coordinated logistics for conferences and civic programs across hotel and off-site venues.
- Tracked budgets and compiled post-event reports to evaluate outcomes and inform future planning.
Director of Operations
Don Atlas Hospitality
South Pasadena, California
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Directed operational standards to enhance consistency in service delivery across all events.
- Oversaw on-site teams during event execution, coordinating setup and completion for seamless operations.
- Managed vendor contracts, ensuring service delivery aligned with event budgets and quality standards.
- Led planning and execution for hospitality-driven events across multiple venues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA06-2017
Skills
- Client & Event Management
- Event Execution
- Event Marketing
- Budget management
- Vendor Management
- Catering & Banquet Operations
- Event documentation
- AV Coordination
- Cross-functional teamwork
Affiliations
- Meeting Professionals International, CMP Candidate (in progress)
Websites
Professional Highlights
- Delivered conferences, meetings, and large-scale programs across hospitality and corporate settings.
- Executed events at premier venues including Rose Bowl, The Langham, and Caltech.
- Led event planning and on-site execution from concept through completion.
Timeline
Events & Communications Ambassador
9Dot & Skyrocket Education Services
11.2024 - Current
Events Manager
Stratiscope
12.2023 - 11.2024
Events Coordinator
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
01.2022 - 12.2023
Director of Operations
Don Atlas Hospitality
08.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona