Events coordinator CV template

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Events planning

Scheduling facilities

Public relations

Table planning

Marketing

Project management

Operations coordinating

Gary White

Events coordinator

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A highly competent, capable and resourceful events coordinator with good all round

experience of event development, management and marketing. Self-motivated,

enthusiastic and with a can-do positive attitude with a proven ability to ensure the

smooth running of each event hosted. Experienced in budget management and

hosting annual conferences, receptions and promotional events. Ability to keep a

level head at all times and considers no job too big or too small.

Looking for a career advancement opportunity with a company that will challenge

my problem solving skills and allow me to further develop my potential.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Conference Organising Company – Coventry

EVENTS COORDINATOR June 2008 - Present

Planning & organising all practical aspects of events i.e. catering, audio visual, room

set up, car parking, security & cleaning. Managing key supporter relationships with

significant individuals & also identifying opportunities to up sell.

Duties:

Developing, organising, planning and promoting a range of large scale events.

Reviewing and sourcing the locations where the event is to be held.

Creating promotional material for the event & distributing it to the target audience.

Arrange security and advise on health and safety issues.

Preparing and managing budgets for the event.

Ensuring adequate staff are available for the event.

Creating a table sales database for all events.

Post event tasks, managing evaluation form analysis, thank you emails.

Identifying opportunities to up sell.

Taking provisional bookings & obtaining written confirmation.

Liaise and negotiate with suppliers such as florists and external caterers.

Assisting with direct marketing initiatives and promotional activities.

Conducting a follow up analysis of events.

Maintaining an inventory of facility & equipment used.

Building good client and sponsor relationships.

Sending out accurate client contracts and ensuring they are signed & returned

within appropriate deadlines.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Very good interpersonal and presentational skills.

Experience of organising conferences, weddings and banqueting events.

Well presented, attention to detail and excellent time management skill.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

BA (Hons) Event Management

Nuneaton University 2005 - 2008

A levels: Maths (A) English (B) Technology (B) Science (C)

Coventry Central College 2003 - 2005

REFERENCES – Available on request.

PROFESSIONAL

Understanding

Stewarding at Spectator

Events

(City & Guilds)

First Aid Certificate

French speaker

PERSONAL DETAILS

Gary White

34 Made Up Road

Coventry

CV66 7RF

T: 02476 000 0000

M: 0887 222 9999

E: gary.w@dayjob.co.uk

DOB: 12/09/1985

Driving license: Yes

Nationality: British

PERSONAL SKILLS

Drive

Energetic

Enthusiasm

Team player