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Skills

  • Communications
  • Problem resolution
  • Venue selection
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Budget Tracking and Reporting
  • Meeting planning
  • Process improvement
  • Employee training and mentorship
  • Sponsorship development

Work Experiences

  • Achieved a 48% faster planning cycle for repeat events.
  • Conducted targeted outreach and relationship-building.
  • Collaborated with clients on event visioning.
  • Crafted post-event evaluations, which resulted in a 48% improvement in guest satisfaction and repeat bookings for similar programs.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including vendors and venues across Phoenix, ensuring seamless communication and on-time delivery for all events.
  • Transported Adobe Creative Suite to two years customer locations.
  • Answered 11 calls per one year to help customers with their questions and concerns.
  • Capitalized on brand engagement strategies.
  • Collaborated with vendors and venues across Denver.
  • Achieved a 51% improvement in guest satisfaction.

Summaries

  • Proven leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the process business.
  • Boosted attendee engagement by up to 39%.
  • Applied advanced logistics management.
  • Adept at negotiating with vendors.
  • Expert at coordinating post-event logistics for newlyweds, such as travel arrangements and lodging.
  • Conducted targeted outreach.
  • Achieved a record-breaking attendee count of 5 participants.
  • A visionary Event Planner known for crafting one-of-a-kind experiences that precisely align with individual client goals, driving a 24% boost in guest satisfaction.
  • Contributed to a 69% increase in repeat business year-over-year.
  • Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.

Accomplishments

  • Boosted overall operational efficiency by 38% through comprehensive post-event analysis, identifying key areas for improvement.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Documented and resolved program which led to framework.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Increased social media engagement related to event promotions by 35% through strategic digital marketing efforts.
  • Vendor-managed 4 key suppliers for program events, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to high standards for quality control.
  • Supervised a team of 4 onsite staff members during key events, ensuring flawless execution across all event components and promoting a seamless guest experience.
  • Reduced overhead by 71% through efficient vendor negotiations, while still providing high-quality services and products to clients.
  • Designed event layouts and seating arrangements for 3 high-profile weddings, optimizing the guest flow and maximizing space usage.
  • Led coordination of over 2 events, improving efficiency of event setup by 65% through process optimization and flow strategies.

Affiliations

  • Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) since 2020
  • Women in Events (WIE) - Founding Member 2023
  • National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) - Event Marketing Chair 2017
  • Volunteer with metric for Event Coordination
  • Instructor at Local Community College in Event Planning framework
  • Freemason
  • Attendee of The Special Event Show 2015
  • American Medical Informatics Association
  • Digital Event Strategist (DES) Certification
  • International Live Events Association (ILEA)

Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP)
  • Program Management Professional (PgMP)
  • International Live Events Association (ILEA) Certification
  • Certificate in Corporate Event Planning Leadership
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Risk Management for Events Certification

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