Event Planner Resume
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Resume:
Credentials
** Experienced coordinating successful events involving
more than attendees.
**Solid bargaining and negotiation skills to meet budget goals.
**Creative problem solver.
**Leadership qualities, self-motivated and driven.
**High energy and positive attitude to move projects along and keep up with changing plans.
**Creative imagination.
**Effective communication skills to maintain a strong reputation with clients to get maximum results.
**Ability to multi-task many different projects and prioritizes against tight deadlines without losing attention to detail.
**Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
**Committed to customer satisfaction and professional integrity.
**Rapid learner able to grasp new ideas. Perform well in individual or team environment.
**Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Divine Events
Event Planner
March to May
**Orchestrate event planning services with a focus on client’s objective and requirements.
** Plan and develop events and budgets.
**Accountable for arranging every logistical element of an event, venue, catering, shipping and receiving materials between destinations, transportation, room set-up, creating ambiance, event décor and design, and special arrangements.
**Perform administrative and clerical procedures such as; agenda’s, reports and other documentation highlighting project steps and status, coordination of promotional and event materials.
**Resolved general provisions and client issues.
**Served as liaison between clients, vendors, catering managers and hotel staff.
**Effectively Coordinated Banquet Meetings and Conference Luncheons.
Ford Motor Co.
Auto Assembler Technician
October to May
**Perform a number of predetermined tasks in a heavy assembly manufacturing environment.
**Position and install parts and sub-assemblies using hand and power tools and overhead hoist.
**Drove and test motor vehicles on roll testing devices to ensure transmission, axle, engine and brakes functioned properly.
**Inspect fully assembled motor vehicles for defects and ensure previously noted defects were corrected.
**Operated Material Handling Equipment.
**Load and unload industrial trucks.
**Load and unload material and sub-assemblies onto and from pallets, racks and conveyors.
**Maintain Quality Control standards, processes, and procedures encompassing in-process, incoming, and final inspection.
**Conformed to all safety procedures and policies.
**Developed working relationships plant wide with Team Members, Team Leaders, Managers, and Union Representatives.
**Worked independently to develop solution for complex problems based on facts, experience and judgment.
**Traveled plant locations to review and improve assembly process.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BUSINESS, MARKETING & SALES
**Aggressively pursued all appropriate opportunities for outside customer solicitation and relationship building including: Outside Sale Calls, Trade Events, and Vendor Relationships.
**Key Account Management.
** Logistical Planning and Coordination.
**Site Selection and Management.
**Vendor Contract Negotiation.
**Ensure quality in all work products in compliance with the contract.
**Resourcefully searched for Services and Products.
**Client Relations.
**Maintained accurate up to date records of all event functions and transactions.
**Designed and launched website to attract new business.
** Maintained financial accountability and managed stated budget.
**Attended seminars and trade shows to incorporate the newest trends and themes into events.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
**Manage and coordinate with assigned team members and vendors to assign responsibilities, schedule, prioritize, and facilitate the completion of multiple tasks.
**Displays excellent relationship-building and active-listening skills.
**Demonstrated ability to negotiate positive outcomes and working well with an array of clientele to accomplish goals.
PRODUCTION
**Demonstrates resourcefulness, problem-solving abilities and a talent for honing in on details.
**Ability to work long hours, often in tense, high-stress situations, on location and often in extreme conditions.
ESTHETICS\'S
**Integration of great sense of personal style with each individual client’s vision.
**Developed a great eye for composition, color and décor through implementing creativity, coordination and design.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University of Massachusetts Amherst Hadley, MA
Course Studies; Hospitality Marketing Management, Catering and Banquet Management, Convention Sales, Meeting and Event Management and, Convention Management.
Schoolcraft College Livonia, MI
Certificate Program in Event Planning
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Chairperson, Women\'s Committee DDMP Local
Volunteer Coordinator Workman PTO
REFERENCES
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