William Peters
Abilene,TX
Summary
Dedicated Events and Facilities Specialist experienced in building relationships and directing a team. Delivered valuable technical support to clients and coworkers through effective problem-solving and planning. Committed to continuous improvement for both personal development and workplace efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Events and facilities Specialist
The Grace Museum
Abilene, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitated planning and execution of events across multiple venue spaces, enhancing visitor experience and engagement.
- Collaborated with departments to streamline logistics for exhibitions and programs, improving overall event effectiveness.
- Lead a team in the various tasks required to maintain a professional and welcoming atmosphere
- Set up and tear down professional floor plans.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and assess facility conditions.
- Trained staff on proper use of equipment and safety procedures within the facilities.
- Executed audio engineering tasks to enhance sound quality for events.
- Completed lighting installation to create appropriate ambiance for events. and set up
- Coordinated with external vendors for prompt repairs and equipment replacements, ensuring operational readiness.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies and ordered the necessary materials.
- Developed preventive maintenance plans to extend equipment lifespan.
- Collaborated with other departments to address facility-related concerns.
- Implemented best practices for maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Operated a cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Served Alcoholic Beverages at events hosted by the company utilizing my TABC certification
Part Time Event Staff
The Grace Museum
Abilene, TX
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided excellent customer service to attendees, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Coordinated with team members to uphold cleanliness and organization of venue, enhancing guest experience.
- Provided excellent customer service to attendees, while addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
Contract Delivery Driver
Uber Drivers, DoorDash, favor
Abilene, TX
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed time efficiently to optimize delivery routes and minimize delays.
- Delivered food orders promptly to customers' locations using navigation apps.
- Communicated with customers to confirm delivery details and address issues.
Part time help
Journeys
Abilene, TX
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing customer satisfaction and contributing to sales goals.
- Executed day-to-day duties with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring smooth operations.
- Facilitated smooth daily operations to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated effectively with coworkers to achieve common goals. with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High school diploma -
Premier H S Of Abilene
Abilene, TXSkills
- Event setup
- Audio Engineering
- Sound technician experience
- Facilities management
- Venue manager experience
- Maintenance
- Venue maintenance
- Technical Support
- IT
- Safety Protocols
- Management
- Customer Service
- Communications
- Visual Communication
- Staining (finishing technique)
- Fundraising
- Venue cleaning
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Volunteer Experience
- Media Engineering and A/V design management at Rise Church from 2016-2020
- Various fundraising activities and events for a faith based recovery program from 2015-2020
Certification
- TABC certified
- Driver’s license
Timeline
Events and facilities Specialist
The Grace Museum
11.2023 - Current
Part Time Event Staff
The Grace Museum
12.2022 - 11.2023
Contract Delivery Driver
Uber Drivers, DoorDash, favor
08.2022 - 11.2024
Part time help
Journeys
10.2019 - 03.2020
High school diploma -
Premier H S Of Abilene