Event Planning and management

Industry:	Travel, Hospitality & Restaurant
Occupation:	Baggage Porter
Highlights:	Increased company profits by 25% by creating a more effective invoicing system and dramatically lowering in-house expenses Maximized event revenue by creating and managing profitable budgets Generated referrals and repeat business based on exceptional relationship-building and customer service Developed peak-performing event teams through effective hiring, training, and coaching Successfully managed several same-week events through astute prioritization, scheduling, and clear communication Created and implemented a comprehensive and user-friendly production schedule to ensure clear expectations and consistency among in-house and contracted staff Commended for proactive problem-solving; anticipated and overcame obstacles in early stages Record of exceeding client expectations and company performance goals Promoted from Personal assistant to Administrative Assistant to Office Manager within a year of employment, and then upgraded to Production Manager Staged successful events for high-profile clients including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Disney, Rob Reiner, Joe Walsh, Anna Paquin, Rob Cavallo, and Dave Matthews
Education level:	Bachelor
Will Relocate:	Yes
Location:	Los Angeles, CA

Provided seamless coordination and supervision of a wide variety of events, including movie premieres, awards ceremonies, fundraising/charity events, corporate functions, weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and private parties Met with clients to determine event vision Created themes, designed decor concepts Negotiated and wrote space contracts and banquet event orders to meet the quality expectations of the company Created budgets, timelines, production schedules, and floor plans Hired, trained, and supervised event staff of up to 200, including catering, maintenance and volunteers Sourced, secured, and coordinated venues, entertainment, caterers, and other vendors Developed mutually beneficial relationships with hotel banquet managers Organized and coordinated on-site production, sound, lighting, decorations, food stalls, and staging systems Arranged transportation facilities and coordinated hotel reservations Maintained direct contact with personnel from the various venues associated with the scheduled events as well as acted as the liaison between the hotel staff and the clients to ensure the highest level of service was provided Researched and made site visits to find appropriate venues for events Coordinated and managed the entire life cycle of an event from beginning to end while ensuring a high level of service Created collateral materials including pamphlets, brochures, event signs, nametags, packages, gift bags, registration/guest list and escort cards Managed sample library and in-house rental item inventory Secured insurance certificates and event permits Scheduled international & domestic travels for both directors and partners of the organization Assisted with various tasks contributing to office organization, productivity & efficiency, including ordering supplies, scheduling appointments, creating check request list, invoicing clients, tracking expenses, answering & routing calls, processing mail & updating division calendar & contacts

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