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versatile business professional eager to contribute broad-scope event planning experience toward supporting a dynamic organization in maximizing bottom-line performance.

profile

 

• respected event planning specialist with extensive background in coordinating projects, organizing events, promoting business services, managing employees, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• in-depth expertise in budgeting, establishing dates, selecting and reserving the event sites, acquiring permits, coordinating transportation and parking for special occasions.
• experience in providing location support, arranging decor, selecting entertainment, and event cleanup.
• proven ability to recruit, train, and mentor employees; supervised large volunteer groups in various event departments.

• demonstrate strong abilities in handling multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines and working in a fast-paced professional environment.
• dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, marketing, and diplomacy skills.
• technically proficient in microsoft word, outlook express, excel, powerpoint, and explorer.

 

professional experience

 

wedding planner dapady ranch, inc.                                                                                                                   2009

• actively spearhead the planning, organization and execution of wedding, cocktail hour, and reception events for up to 400 guests.
• sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of event planning operations, from coordinating band, rental company, florist, caterer, photographer, videographer, and vendors to ensure bride s wishes were exceeded.
• facilitate client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention.
• effectively budgeting finances and organizing schedules to ensure events take place on time and under budget.

 

cosmetic counter manager belk, inc.                                                                                                          2008-2009

• successfully steered sales operations to generate high volume growth and revenue on behalf of company.
• effectively hired, trained and directed 3-beauty advisors and actively collaborated in human resource operation functions such as evaluating performance and providing guidance/mentoring
• consistently ensured delivery of quality customer service vital to sustaining and growing clientele base.

 

honor academy event manager teen mania ministries                                                                     2006-2008

• strategically supervised events department, overseeing 2 commencement ceremonies and galas annually for 2,000 people, 5-6 banquets per year for approximately 800 attendees each and an annual track meet for 900 people.

 

honor academy event supervisor teen mania ministries                                                                                      2006

• collaborated with management in supervising 3 event coordinators and event planning logistics.

 

assistant to honor academy event manager teen mania ministries                                                               2005-2006

• assisted event manager in all logistical operations, including calendaring, handling high-volume phone calls and overseeing special projects.

 

volunteer experience

coach high school basketball                                                                                                                   2009-2010

country assistant mission trip to italy                                                                                                                date

team leader mission trip to motamoras, mexico                                                                                               2006

volunteer tsunami relief trip to thailand                                                                                                           2005

 

professional education

 

valdosta state university                                                                                                                                    2004