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Chester Simbulan

Toronto,ON

Summary

Self-directed event coordinator with over 2 years of experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader. 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. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Conference and Event Coordinator

Toronto Metropolitan University – Student Centre
08.2023 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Conference and Event Lead Supervisor

Toronto Metropolitan University - Student Centre
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills, motivating team members to reach their full potential through coaching and mentoring efforts.
  • Assisted upper management in achieving long-term company objectives with timely execution of key projects.
  • Championed employee development by offering regular training opportunities, supporting professional growth, and cultivating a culture of learning.
  • Instructed employees on proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment and surfaces.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on various initiatives to optimize operational performance across departments.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Delivered superior customer service in every interaction and skillfully resolved conflicts.
  • Optimized resource allocation to maximize profitability while maintaining high-quality standards in service delivery.

Management and Operations - Campus Bookstore

Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
  • Oversaw inventory management practices, optimizing stock levels while minimizing waste and obsolescence costs.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant industry regulations and standards in order to mitigate risk exposure for the company.
  • Reduced operational costs through effective resource management and budget control.
  • Coordinated staffing requirements to ensure optimal coverage during peak periods while controlling labor costs.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.

Education

Canadian History -

University of Toronto

Nursing -

George Brown College

Newtonbrook Secondary School

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Project Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Event Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Vendor Relations
  • Corporate Events Planning
  • Fundraising
  • Logistics Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Team mentorship
  • Volunteer Management
  • Expense Tracking
  • Fundraising Events
  • Revenue Generation
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Records Maintenance
  • Event Billing
  • Sponsorship Acquisition
  • Budgeting and finance

Certification

  • First Aid
  • Union Steward
  • Union Bargaining Committee

Timeline

Conference and Event Coordinator

Toronto Metropolitan University – Student Centre
08.2023 - Current

Conference and Event Lead Supervisor

Toronto Metropolitan University - Student Centre
08.2022 - 08.2023

Management and Operations - Campus Bookstore

Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
11.2020 - 08.2022

Canadian History -

University of Toronto

Nursing -

George Brown College

Newtonbrook Secondary School

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