Event Planning Resume
Event planners are qualified in organizing events. They may specialize in planning corporate parties, meetings, weddings, picnics, or concerts. While the event planners may not be busy all the time, they will work day and night when something has come up. Being in the evening planning business requires good communication, patience, creativity, computer and organizational skills. People in this profession should also be experienced in negotiating contracts with clients, vendors, and local authorities. Further, searching the best and convenient venues for involved parties, planning logistics, and hotel reservation for clients are also needed.
Event Planning Resume Template
Jeffrey D. Fernandez
1715 Melody Lane
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-403-7929
Email: jdfernandez@freemail.com
Career Objective:
Seeking an Event Planner position in a large event management company where my creative skills and abilities in planning and coordinating all types of events for corporate and individuals will help in growth of the organization.
Summary of Skills:
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of event planning for corporate and individuals
- In-depth knowledge of marketing and public relations
- Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage time efficiently, handle multiple tasks, and negotiate contracts
- Possess excellent creativity and budget management skills
- Detail-oriented with ability to perform tasks under pressure
- Familiar with basic Microsoft Office applications
- Self-starter, staff management with excellent interpersonal skills
Work Experience:
Event Planner
Suzzane Appleton, Richmond, VA
October 2015 - Present
- Planning, arranging and organizing corporate meetings and events
- Making attractive arrangements for stage, decorations, lightning, food stalls, video and sound systems
- Providing minute details and valuable inputs to clients on different aspects of events
- Planning and implementing external meetings as well as maintained event calendars
- Creating collateral materials like pamphlets and brochures as well as designed sponsorship booths
- Making recommendations to work processes and managed budgets
Event Planner
Rising Media Enterprises, Richmond, VA
February 2012 - September 2015
- Coordinated activities of convention personnel and staff regarding arrangements for conventions and group meetings
- Managed vendor selection, hotel negotiation, on-site management and program implementation
- Managed, organized and coordinated seminars, trade shows, special events and meetings
- Monitored activities of events and ensured compliance with the applicable regulations
- Reviewed event bills for accuracy and approved payments
- Consulted with customers and identified objectives and requirements of conferences and meetings
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations
ABC University, Richmond, VA
2011
Reference:
On request.
