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objective

results-driven individual eager to contribute broad scope of experience in marketing, promotion, resource coordination, planning and implementation skill sets in a challenging event planning assignment.

career profile

ø  b.a., communications, entertainment studies.

ø  over eight years of relevant business experience.

ø  exceptional project manager and coordinator.

ø  delivered exceptional outsourced event production minimizing client costs.

ø  drive achievement of ambitious revenue objectives in highly competitive market places.

ø  established and facilitated high dollar client relationships including account management.

ø  adept at presentations to c-level management.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing responsibility.

ø  consistently met/exceeded challenging business development objectives.

ø  proven accomplishments in building market share and recognition.

ø  notable presenter, facilitator and communicator.

ø  comprehensive understanding of assessing business requirements and implementing solutions.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  exceptional team developer and leader.

ø  active in multiple community charitable endeavors.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications, including ms office suite.

professional experience

name of company, location                                                                                                         most recent

event planner/resource coordinator

       recruited in 1998 to plan/implement complex event activities for wide-ranging client base.

       developed budgets, monitored expenses and conducted cash management.

       spearheaded design/planning methodologies for program events on and off site.

       designed packaging/material for venue events.

       serviced critical boeing account in committee facilitation of upcoming executive/employee events.

       administered catering/food service planning and requisitions.

       coordinated transportation, hotel accommodations and site visits for executive clientele.

       played key role in vip meeting and trade show planning.

       controlled and monitored extensive promotional inventory.

       liaison with accounting departments in processing vendor service orders, invoices and payments.

       delivered high quality support for on-site activities.

       initiated well-received community relations.

 

education

california state fullerton, fullerton, ca

bachelor of arts, communications, entertainment studies, 2004

 

saddleback college, location

associate of arts, liberal arts and sciences, 2002

 

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging executive career opportunity in an event planning capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a b.a., communications-entertainment studies and over eight years of event planning/marketing experience.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in planning, resource allocation, coordination, budgeting, cost control, client interaction and problem solving.  further, i offer strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would contribute to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

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