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objective

results-driven event planner eager to contribute expertise as well as dynamic project management, marketing and interpersonal relation skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization in optimizing performance.

profile

ø  offer over 5 years progressive experience in event planning, with extensive tradeshow operations management, international booth planning and meeting planning experience.

ø  entrusted with achieving optimal utilization of human and financial resources through proactive workflow planning/coordination and budget administration.

ø  effectively define, develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity, efficiency and profitability.

ø  exceptional ability to research and evaluate industry trends and use findings toward designing and executing innovative strategies.

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments.

ø  facilitate smooth communication between staff and senior personnel and expedite workflow to attain objectives.

ø  possess strong ability to build productive relationships, resolve complex issues and win customer loyalty.

professional experience

magnum venus plastech, clearwater, fl                                                                                   2006-2008

marketing specialist

  contribute creativity and critical thinking skills toward innovatively planning and designing booth for 15 international tradeshows per year.

  cost-effectively forecast, allocate, administer and manage marketing and advertising budget.

  proactively build and establish key relationships and liaise effectively with all vendors, senior management and staff.

  conduct comprehensive research and analysis of new vendors and markets, to identify and profit from marketing opportunities.

  apply solid technological skills toward designing, administering and maintaining 2 websites, vital to promoting and solidifying a strong web presence.

 

welcome party, indian rocks beach, fl                                                                                    2007

event planner

  illustrated strong project management abilities in overseeing and planning an outdoor gathering for all arriving salesmen and their guests.

  successfully executed the beos, furniture rental, hotel room block, and a/v.

 

susan g. komen for the cure pink martini night, tampa, fl                                                    2007

volunteer event coordinator

  supervised all aspects of the pink martini event to raise money for cancer foundation.

  actively contributed to event success by using proactive prospecting techniques to solicit sponsors for event.

 

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sales meeting, seattle, wa                                                                                                          2006

event planner

  efficiently planned a meeting for 35 salesmen from all over the country; designed binders, lesson plans, and giveaways, as well as planning a/v, beos, hotel room block, and activities.

 

m|c communications, boston, ma                                                                                              2004-2006

meetings specialist (2005-2006)

  exhibited dynamic leadership qualities in managing, mentoring and motivating 10 employees, playing an instrumental role in the development of top performing team members.

  directly oversaw all aspects of managing 10-12 annual conferences, ranging from registration and on-site a/v to temps, beo s and exhibitors.

  demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills in communicating with multiple vendors.

  relied upon to conduct site visits throughout the country.

meetings coordinator (2004-2005)

  strategically planned and coordinated meetings to maximize use of resources while controlling costs and meeting company needs.

  proficiently contributed detail orientation and organizational skills in creating all on-site meeting documents, as well as approving, tracking, and billing ancillary meeting room requests for convention center and hotel requests.

  coordinated on-site staffing assignments for 20+ staff members, with strong focus on optimizing productivity, efficiency and performance.

  placed all catering, electrical, phone, and internet orders for each event, further illustrating exceptional prioritizing and multitasking abilities in achieving goals and timelines.

 

hyatt corporation, orlando, fl                                                                                                    2003-2004

front desk agent

  successfully promoted superior service and exceptional customer satisfaction by promptly resolving issues and preventing escalation.

  contributed to sales and revenues by using proactive techniques to up-sell guest rooms.

  applied advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills toward responding to customer inquiries, registering arriving guests, checking out departing guests, and troubleshooting problems.

 

ucf school of hospitality, orlando, fl                                                                                       2003

manager - school of hospitality career fair

  solicited exhibitors and marketed fair to students to maximize attendance and event success.

 

university of central florida, orlando, fl                                                                                    2003

event planner - volleyball tournament

  volunteered to plan a volleyball tournament to support student body and boost morale.

education

bachelor of science in hospitality management - university of central florida, orlando, fl; graduated magna cum laude and #1 in class with 3.9 gpa; 2003

technical skills

proficient in microsoft word, microsoft excel, and microsoft powerpoint.