Zachary Cuzzetto

Results-driven event coordinator with over 10 years of experience bringing a progressive background in diverse environments. A natural leader with exceptional venue selection, catering, transportation, and event logistics skills. An organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal delivery. Manages competing priorities with orderly and resourceful approaches; a decisive leader.

• Russell Harris Event Group, Special Projects Coordinator, North Hollywood, CA, 10/01/17, 05/01/18, Implemented special projects as assigned by the CEO and Senior Production Manager, responsible for researching, planning, developing, and managing assigned projects., Managed in-house digital file management systems by identifying issues, offering recommendations and changing input processes to meet current challenges., Collaborated with the CEO and Senior Production Manager to determine special project budgets, strategy, goals and timelines by streamlining opportunities across departments.
• Downer New Zealand, Contracts Coordinator, Auckland, New Zealand, 02/01/16, 09/01/17, Coordinated, scheduled and tracked training for several department crews and contracts., Managed existing contracts, ensuring compliance of services and goods while providing monthly progress reports and presentations., Enhanced training output through design and implementation of applications, procedures & records to make sure the useful and efficient data flow.
• Association Management Specialists, Operations, Thousand Oaks, CA, 07/01/12, 02/01/16, Supported the execution of educational conferences, seminars, networking luncheons, board meetings and benefit events for groups of 20 - 1,500+ attendees., Successfully managed diverse tasks for non-profit and corporate clients to support the advancement of their organization, though fostering customer obsession., Key responsibilities included but not limited to association membership management, event registration & training planning, monthly e-blasts, logistics and data management.
• Camp Helping Hands, Events and Production Assistant, Westlake Village, CA, 08/01/13, 01/01/14, Gathers vendor quotes, handles event-related shipping/logistics, and manages onsite event crew load-in, show, and strike., Served as the main point of contact for sponsors, attendees, and vendors. Handling venue and logistics management; sourcing vendors, entertainment, registration, housing, sponsorship programs, print, and collateral production., Self-Managed the day to day operations prior and post production.

• A driven leader and decision maker who has the capacity to institute procedures quickly, create a productive and creative work environment, while encouraging others to perform at their best.
• Experienced in controlling new hires and temporary employees by affirming training standards, code of ethics, and staff benefits.
• An experienced detail-oriented planning and coordination professional, resourceful team leader, with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skilled in strengthening senior staff's efforts to expand business opportunities, solve complex problems, and control operating costs.
• Proficiencies include but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, Google Drive, Cvent, Mailchimp, and Adobe.