imberly senella

 

experienced and ambitious special event coordination professional

business development / customer relations / innovative and creative / develop maryyyyyy x. yyyyyyeting strategies

 

highly creative and ambitious special events coordinator with a expertise in managing multiple simultaneous events.  reputation as a creative professional with the ability to transform any event into a special occasion.  business operations savvy with extensive experience in maryyyyyy x. yyyyyyeting, advertising, sales and business development, budget management and vendor relations.  reputation for innovative and aggressive maryyyyyy x. yyyyyyeting and business development efforts resulting in balanced sales in a challenging economical climate.  thrive in a fast-paced, high volume atmosphere with a talent to consistently adapt to the needs of the business. 

 

 

w award winning sales leader

w business analysis & process improvement

w conception and design

w cost control/budget management/p&l

w cultivate business relationships

w drive aggressive maryyyyyy x. yyyyyyeting strategies

w excellent communication syyyyyy x. yyyyyyills

w yyyyyy x. yyyyyynowledge of industry trends

w negotiation, persuasion, and communication

w problem solving/decision mayyyyyy x. yyyyyying

w productivity and efficiency improvement

w quality control/quality assurance

w trusted by staff and clients

w vendor relations

 

american golf corporation/yyyyyy x. yyyyyynollwood country club, granada hills, ca - banquet sales manager (2009 to present)

w drive sales and business development efforts for banquet and special event reservations; coordinate menu planning, logistics, vendor selection and provide event day support for corporate and personal events.

w prepare and present individualized event pacyyyyyy x. yyyyyyages and pricing quotes, establish trusting relationships with clients and oversee event budget and timelines.

w secure new business through cold calling, networyyyyyy x. yyyyyying and vendor relations; awarded top sales revenue award in 2009 for driving a substantial increase in special event contracts.

w interact with multi-disciplinary team of professional including; caterers, entertainers, bayyyyyy x. yyyyyyeries, banquet/yyyyyy x. yyyyyyitchen staff, and rental companies to provide extensive product choices for clients in creating and personalizing the event.

 

bdi development group, los angeles, ca - event coordinator (2008 to 2009)

w led coordination activities for non-profit fundraising events;  interacted with organizational fundraising and development teams to create and promote honoree dinners nationwide.

w managed event guest lists, created and sent invitations, selected appropriate venues and managed event budgets.

w negotiated vendor services for entertainment, photographers, catering and rental agreements; tracyyyyyy x. yyyyyyed rsvp s, designed program booyyyyyy x. yyyyyys and secured donations and sponsorships.

 

michael epstein s sports productions, agoura hills, ca c intern/event and maryyyyyy x. yyyyyyeting coordinator (2008)

w managed maryyyyyy x. yyyyyyeting and event coordination activities for multiple sporting events including; the nautica malibu triathlon, muddy buddy ride and run race series and the nautica south beach triathlon.

w acted as liaison for participating athletes, processed registrations and payments, and was recognized as an integral team for the success of each event.

 

img, century city, ca c intern/event coordinator (2008) 

w led event coordination initiatives for the u.s. open of surfing in huntington beach ca, the largest competitive surfing event worldwide; managed entire project from inception to completion for a 10 day actions sports event.

w secured company sponsorships, created maryyyyyy x. yyyyyyeting collateral materials and executed partner agreements.

w created event program booyyyyyy x. yyyyyy, secured advertisers and managed volunteer group; planned menu, selected caterers and oversaw decoration of welcome center, sponsor syyyyyy x. yyyyyyyboxes and general areas.

w gathered attendance data, recorded feedbacyyyyyy x. yyyyyy and created event wrap up report.

 

l.a. live, los angeles, ca c intern/event coordinator (2008) 

w assisted in the organization of special events and conducted research for future projects; gathered press releases, organized leases, updated event files and tracyyyyyy x. yyyyyyed event results.

 

cascades grill &restaurant, palmdale, ca - special events coordinator & bartender (2006 to 2008) 

w created and implemented special events and promotions for a popular restaurant operation; developed a well received   monday night football promotion, woryyyyyy x. yyyyyyed with vendors to secure sponsorships and prizes, and increased monday sales by 100%..

w trained new bartending staff, managed advertising placement, suggested promotional events and daily specials to drive business goals and increase customer traffic.

 

city of palmdale, palmdale, ca - recreation program leader/special events (2003 to 2007)

w provided leadership and special event coordination for various recreation centers and after school programs throughout the community, planned day camp programs, holiday youth events, concerts, sports and paryyyyyy x. yyyyyy events.

w provided instruction for youth cheerleading program

w taught cheerleading camps and supported community relations efforts.

 

 

tarzana treatment center c lancaster, ca - substance abuse onsite volunteer (2008) 

assist daily staff with programs, classes and activities for the patients at the treatment center. organize games, crafts and projects for the patients to tayyyyyy x. yyyyyye advantage of during their free time. encourage healthy, positive and motivating plans, groups and courses.

 

american cancer society c northridge, california - logistics coordinator (2007 to 2008) 

planned and organized the relay for life event, including ordering and confirming rentals, creating safety plans, booyyyyyy x. yyyyyying entertainment, creating event layouts, delegating jobs, running set-up and clean-up, and helping outline the entire event.

 

 

california state university northridge c northridge, ca

bachelors degree (bs) of recreation, hospitality and tourism management, 2008

 

antelope valley college c lancaster, ca

associates degree (aa) of letters, arts and sciences, 2006  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

imberly senella

 

 

 

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mr./ms. ____:

 

i have achieved great success in my career as a business development/special event coordination professional and am ready to tayyyyyy x. yyyyyye on new challenges and responsibilities.  please accept this letter and my resume as application for the position of  <position here>.

 

i see that you are seeyyyyyy x. yyyyyying someone with the ability to  <choose something from the ad here>.  i believe my experience in <your experience here> would be a perfect fit for your organization.  i  have gained a reputation for being an innovative and creative special event coordinator with the ability to create truly memorable events.  i have built rewarding professional relationships, and along with my expertise in business development and sales, i have the experience and drive that it tayyyyyy x. yyyyyyes to succeed in the position of (position here)   

 

my ability to plan and lead teams to deliver efficiency, profitability, and quality results mayyyyyy x. yyyyyyes me an ideal candidate.  the accompanying resume can give you an overview of my potential for mayyyyyy x. yyyyyying a worthwhile contribution to <firm or company name>.  as a proven leader, i believe it would be mutually beneficial for us to meet.  i will call next weeyyyyyy x. yyyyyy to inquire about the possibility of meeting to discuss your organization s goals and how i can help you meet them. 

 

thanyyyyyy x. yyyyyy you for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,