Achini Dewage
Markham,ON
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. CStrong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Palmeri Media Group
05.2023 - Current
- Increased brand visibility through strategic placement of promotional materials at high-profile events.
- Implemented innovative strategies to maximize networking opportunities for attendees at business conferences.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Managed budgets effectively, negotiating contracts to secure cost savings without compromising quality.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Developed creative marketing materials that generated interest and boosted event attendance.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes.
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
Event Assistant
Dion Events
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted with event marketing activities, including creating promotional materials and managing social media campaigns.
- Managed event set-up and tear-down, ensuring timely completion of tasks for seamless transitions.
- Maintained strong vendor relations to effectively handle challenging events demands.
- Responded to inquiries from attendees and addressed any issues or complaints.
- Welcomed guests to events, checked invitations, and oversaw proper seating.
- Assisted in organizing successful events by collaborating with vendors and suppliers.
- Coordinated with coworkers to help customers, achieving efficient operations and high customer satisfaction.
Education
GED -
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON04.2023
GED -
Zheijang University of Technology
Hangzhou, China09.2020
High School Diploma -
Ananda National College
Sri Lanka08.2019
Skills
- Venue Selection
- Team mentorship
- Special events planning
- Social Media Marketing
- Administrative Recordkeeping
- Events logistics management
- Time Management
- Event Marketing
- Corporate Events Planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Sinhalese
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Palmeri Media Group
05.2023 - Current
Event Assistant
Dion Events
12.2022 - 04.2023
GED -
Centennial College
GED -
Zheijang University of Technology
High School Diploma -
Ananda National College
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