Events Coordinator

George A. Caravalho Santa Clarita Sports Complex

Arts and Events Division, Recreation, Community Services, Arts and Open Spaces

Santa Clarita, CA

Personnel Training/Scheduling/Supervising, Event Marketing including Print/Email/Social Media, Administrative Support, Program/Event Review, Organizing/Coordinating/Supervising/Promoting Events, Event Logistics Coordination, Customer Service, Budget Management, Goals/Revenue Forecasting, Deadline/Timeframe Adherence, Written/Oral Communication, Interpersonal Relationship Development, Sales, Self-Direction, Effective Time Management

MS Office Suite, Corel Draw, QuickBooks, Internet/Website

January 2013 - Present

Mailers Haven

Valencia, CA

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Corporate Culture Coordinator / Client Retention Manager

Effectively coordinate, supervise and promote all organizational events; hold comprehensive responsibilities for coordinating off-site logistics, arranging management/employee/client travel to venue, ordering appropriate materials/supplies and assuring timely delivery, managing all budget areas and ensuring meeting of all deadlines/timeframes.

Provide hands-on management of marketing activities involving print, email and social media, manage work performance of customer support staff, direct training activities for employees as well as customers and successfully retain client base.

February 2010 January 2013

Mailers Haven

Valencia, CA

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Account Manager

In this initial role with company was tasked with performing B2B selling on a national platform; was successful in designing well-received/targeted marketing models for multiple business entities. Demonstration of exceptional skills in exceeding sales goals was recognized with awards and bonuses.

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January 2007 February 2010

Olsen Custom Building

Acton, CA

Hours per Week: N/A

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Office Manager

Successfully performed company internal business activities including providing highest levels of customer service, utilizing QuickBooks to manage Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable functions, and developing organizational marketing actions using email, Internet, direct mail and print media. Additional responsibilities included building and managing website, procuring and coordinating needed materials/equipment, and interfacing with government officials to obtain permits/approvals.

November 2004 December 2006

CPS Publishing

Ventura, CA

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Account Manager

For this major real estate magazine publisher in the Santa Clarita Valley, was recruited to grow client base and increase sales revenues by providing territory management that included prospecting, forecasting, assuring optimal placement of products at multiple retail locations and providing outstanding customer service. Successfully met/exceeded sales goals and increased revenues 100% within first year; recognition of performance excellence resulted in receiving multiple sales awards, gifts and trips.

April 2000 November 2004

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles, CA

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Account Manager

Recruited to participate in launch of new real estate advertising product designed to increase revenues; responsibilities for major assigned territory, covering Lancaster/Palmdale, Santa Clarita, San Fernando, Ventura County and Los Angeles, included providing monthly client service, cold-calling/prospecting and ensuring that magazine product was placed in appropriate retail locations to maximize exposure. Additionally was tasked with developing accurate forecasting as well as meeting/exceeding sales objectives.

Continually utilized creative approaches to author product information and develop a variety of marketing and sales tools; also was able to make product modifications that resulted in increased sales. Carefully screened prospective Account Executives and Sales Assistants to develop a superior staff, and designed in-depth training programs for new personnel.

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June 1997 April 2000

Haas Publishing

Los Angeles, CA

Hours per Week: N/A

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Account Executive

Recognition of performance excellence with former employer resulted in being recruited to assist in growing company revenue and market share; was assigned territory that included Lancaster/Palmdale, Santa Clarita, San Fernando, Los Angeles and Ventura County. Expertly grew sales levels to company-high of $2.6M, from $1.2M, and recorded 103% increase in customer base; successfully closed organization s first-ever contract with a leading REIT, and consistently was among national sales force Top Ten performers.

Skillfully developed product information and other materials for promotional/sales use, carefully screened potential Account Executives/Sales Assistants to develop teams of high achievers, and designed and implemented array of training programs for new sales personnel; was rewarded for outstanding achievements with multiple performance awards.

February 1995 June 1997

Trader Publishing

Van Nuys, CA

Hours per Week: N/A

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Supervisor: N/A Phone: N/A May Contact: N/A

Account Executive

Provided exceptional service on weekly basis for client base of managers of major dealerships as well as small dealership owners; was responsible for account prospecting, assuring placement of magazine in optimal retail settings, and forecasting/achieving/exceeding sales objects. Successfully grew revenue 40% within first six-month of tenure and provided exceptional creative input to advertising designs; also wrote product information copy and other sales-supporting materials. Designed and implemented well-considered training programs for new sales personnel and insightfully interviewed/assessed potential Account Executives and Sales Assistants.

College of the Canyons

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Dear :

I am seeking the Events Coordinator assignment currently available with the Arts and Events Division, Recreation, Community Services, Arts and Open Spaces in Santa Clarita and am submitting my resume for your review.

Throughout my 22-year career I have gained extensive experience and expertise in organizing, coordinating and promoting multiple events, including developing after-event assessment as well as well-considered improvement concepts. I am also highly knowledgeable in managing event logistics, developing social media campaigns, procuring all needed supplies/materials and interacting with community members to support highly positive and successful outings. I am also experienced in interfacing with city government officials in obtaining needed approvals and permits.

I have worked closely with individuals from varied backgrounds/experiences and designed/facilitated training programs to develop cohesive, goal-focused staffs and teams who can achieve organizational goals and objectives.

With a background in Account Management and Sales within the publishing sector, I have consistently employed my creative abilities, combined with an in-depth knowledge of printing processes and procedures, to design and produce a variety of print media materials. These skills are easily transferrable to the production of multiple brochures, notices, catalogues, bulletins and press releases.

Additionally, I have held an array of budgetary-related responsibilities in multiple assignments, and have continually overseen expenditures with an eye toward achieving a positive project/event bottom-line.

Throughout my career, I have developed exceptional leadership capabilities as well as the ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Additionally, I excel at gathering and analyzing data in support of identifying workable solutions to problems/issues.

As a performance-driven, self-directed and forward thinking professional, I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my experience and skills would be of benefit to you.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

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Dear :

I would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the Events Coordinator position currently available. Having gained a deeper insight into the assignment requirements and your objectives, I am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

As discussed, I am an enthusiastic, disciplined individual eager to serve as a dedicated member of your organization.  I believe you will find my experience and strong management, coordination and communications skills vital to your operations and I look forward to contributing.

Should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. 

Again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

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