Events Manager Resume

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Anthony Martinez
23, Gerike Road
Northbrook, IL, 1625
991-2972-812

OBJECTIVE

Customer and event-focused professional seeking to secure a position of an event manager within reputed organization.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

  • Exceptional time management skills.
  • Strong customer service and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects, meet critical deadlines and work independently, as well as part of a team.
  • Strong knowledge of marketing programs.
  • Proficient PC skills in Windows, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

EDUCATION DETAILS

Diploma in Marketing in the year of 1985
Lake Forest College, Chicago, IL

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

1992-1996: Event Manager
Healthways- Wood Dale, IL
Duties included:

  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure a collaborative relationship exists to meet Healthways goals.
  • Worked directly with site contacts of clients on implementation process.
  • Reviewed implementation pipeline and allocate vendor resources accordingly.
  • Managed operation’s database daily with order information.
  • Determined relevant performance metrics and provided client-level status report to clients and stakeholders.
  • Worked directly with other employees to implement and maintain accounts for screenings.
  • Trained examiner and supervised staff on screening protocols.

1989-1992: Sales Event Coordinator
Safeway Inc – Tempe, AZ
Duties included:

  • Assisted with overall coordination of Lifestyle grand openings.
  • Managed the operational execution of Sales Event Programs for the stores within the division.
  • Participated in developing strategic direction for Sales Events/retail store grand openings.
  • Responsible for implementation and execution of all Sales Events for the division.
  • Developed strategies for improving the Sales Specialist training and retail execution.
  • Supervised a staff of Sales Specialists to implement Sales Event Programs.
  • Managed store efforts on initiatives for Sales Event Programs.

1985-1988: Special Events Associate
Les Turner ALS Foundation – Skokie, IL
Duties included:

  • Managed the recruitment and training of volunteers for all special events.
  • Identified and solicited prospects for in-kind donations for Foundation events.
  • Assisted with planning and follow up for special events.
  • Worked with the Special Events Manager in the planning, execution and follow up for special events.
  • Represented the Foundation in a friendly and professional demeanor when working with participants and donors in relation to events.
  • Responsible for the timely and accurate entry and updating of event participant, volunteer and other constituent information.