RESUME SUMMARY
Energetic and motivated event planner with 5+ years of experience organizing weddings, conferences, and corporate events in a fast-paced environment. To date, have successfully planned and managed 50+ events, each averaging 150+ attendees. Expertise include budget management, venue selection, and event coordination. Possess a B.A. in Hospitality Management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wedding Planner
David’s Bridal Wedding Planners, Dover, DE
May 2019–present
- Consult with clients (to date 80+) on catering, venue, and budget options to plan unique and tailored weddings to their specifications
- Select and coordinate contractors for weddings (caterers, waiting staff, photographers, and DJs). Consistently able to accommodate client’s needs below their budgets (47% of cases)
- Organize wedding days accordingly, ensuring backups are scheduled in case last-minute emergencies occur
- Currently hold a 90-95% customer satisfaction rating, with clients rating my service as 5 stars on websites such as Yelp
Conference Planner
Beltway Events, Washington, DC
October 2017–May 2019
- Organized 50+ events
- Arranged participant accommodation and transportation, and negotiated contracts with conference site providers
- Through careful market analysis and selection was consistently able to save clients an average of 5% in budget costs
- Arranged audiovisual equipment as well as foreign-language and sign-language interpreters to accommodate overseas guests
- Performed post-conference evaluations and negotiated 6% average in discounts with favored site providers and equipment suppliers for future events
Corporate Event Planner
Gray Events Ltd., Baltimore, MD
June 2016–September 2017
- Planned and implemented 25+ corporate events according to client needs and requirements
- Analyzed client bills for accuracy, identifying over $5,500 of unnecessary charges or overpayments in a two-year period
- Hired and trained 20+ support staff on negotiation tactics, budgeting, and proper venue selection techniques
- Recorded, transcribed, and distributed event minutes
EDUCATION
May 2016
University of Delaware, Dover, DE
Bachelor of Arts, Hospitality Management
RELEVANT SKILLS
- Event management software (Allseated and Cvent)
- Budget management
- Venue selection
- Event coordination
- Contract negotiation
- Catering management
- Client database management
- Adaptability
- Time management