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FALOWO OLURONKE ADEKEMI

Winnipeg,Canada

Summary

Decisive, action-oriented and results focused professional offering over 15 years of experience in event management and decorations and project management. Offered outstanding event planning in, team building, team consensus, budget management, developing project scope (budgets, timelines and delivery dates), customer relationships, cost avoidance, continuous design improvements and conducting status meetings and customer reviews. Event planning involves organizing and managing various types of events, such as conferences, weddings, corporate meetings, and parties. Successful event planning requires a team of professionals who can handle different aspects of the event. Here are key roles in event planning: Highly skilled event planner and decorator with excellent knowledge of the key areas and driven by new challenges and desire to be successful in all endeavors. Immensely enjoy navigating all aspects of complex projects with very good organization and interpersonal skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Planner/ Creative Director

EVENTSBYR
05.2011 - Current
  • Oversees the entire event planning process from conception to completion
  • Develops event concepts, coordinates logistics, manages the budget, and ensures the event meets client expectations.
  • Increased event attendance by developing strategic marketing campaigns and engaging promotional materials.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details. This lead to our meeting deadlines and delivery of seamless events by 35%
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Utilized project management skills to keep events on track while meeting deadlines and staying within budget parameters. This increased our customer experience 25% and further gave us an edge over our competitors

Event Decorator

EVENTSBYR
07.2020 - 03.2024
  • Designs event decor and implements the decorations
  • Works on mood boards or 3D designs to get client approval, sources decorations props, and manages the setup and teardown of decorations.
  • Transformed venues into memorable spaces through expertly crafted decorative arrangements,leading to increase in client contact by 35%
  • Sourced high-quality materials for cost-effective, visually-appealing decorations.Customer satisfaction
  • Established a strong reputation for delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding client expectations.
  • Trained new hires on best practices in event decoration, fostering a culture of excellence within the team. this lead to increase in productivity time line by 45%
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and deliver tailored event décor solutions.
  • Trained new hires on best practices in event decoration, fostering a culture of excellence within the team.

Project Management Manager

WEMABANK PLC
01.2009 - 11.2013
  • Part of the team that implemented Business Process Reengineering (BPR) initiatives
  • Managed the day-to-day activities of BPR projects, developed and implemented project plans, and coordinated between stakeholders and team members.

Business Development Manager

FUNFACTORY LTD.
06.2008 - 11.2009
  • Built market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships
  • Identified trendsetter ideas, proposed potential business deals, and closed new business deals.

Head Corporate Services/Marketing

FOKAS SAVINGS AND LOANS LTD
01.2008 - 05.2009
  • Managed staff portfolio, conducted due diligence checks, prepared letters of assurance for clients, handled general administrative work, and collaborated with organizations for responsible recycling.

Project Management/Business Development Officer

ORBITEX FINANCE LIMITED
06.2006 - 01.2008
  • Managed staff portfolio, analyzed cash flow of projects, conducted due diligence checks, supervised site inspections and project supervision, and prepared letters of assurance for clients.

Assistant Customer Service Manager

Glo Limited UK
01.2003 - 12.2005
  • Supervised the store, acted as the first point of contact, organized appraisals, reconciled cash, authorized debit and credit cards, trained staff on new products, and dealt with general human resources issues.
  • Managed over 20 team in delivering the store goals and team building .

Account/Marketing Officer

OMEGABANK PLC
05.2001 - 09.2003
  • Opened and updated accounts for customers, marketed new products, provided account opening advisory services, and conducted deposit reconciliation.

IT Intern

INTERCONTINENTAL DISTILLERS
07.1999 - 01.2000

Education

Health and Safety -

Zenith Ltd

Effective Project Management (PMI)

Scrum Master (Agile Hands-on Training)

Flower Props Event Decorations & Planning
06.2024

B.TECH in Computer Science -

Federal University of Technology Akure
Akure, Ondo
02.2001

O, Levels Certificate -

St Josephs Secondary School
Ikeja, Lagos
05.1993

O, Levels Certificate -

Federal Government Girls College
Akure, Ondo
06.1991

Skills

  • Detailed Planning: I Develop a comprehensive plan covering all aspects of the event
  • Budget Management: Creating and adhering to a budget, ensuring cost control and financial efficiency
  • Vendor Coordination: I work closely with vendors to ensure timely and quality services
  • Vendors Meeting to bring work flow to speed
  • Effective Communication: I Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Be prepared to handle unexpected issues and make adjustments as needed
  • Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct a thorough evaluation to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement
  • My role in event planning requires specific skills and responsibilities to ensure the event is well-organized, runs smoothly, and meets or exceeds expectation
  • 15 years of experience in a similar role with a degree in computer science / work experience in event creative roles and marketing
  • Exceptional writing, editing and interpersonal communication skills
  • Superior time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Great use of Microsoft office and higher reporting tools
  • Expertise in Office 365 applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Use of different email marketing platforms to deliver on my job
  • Proven knowledge of communications and marketing ethics and best practices
  • Certified event planner and decorator having worked with different organizations planning and decorating events
  • Recently worked as a creative director this role doesn't have a time-based timeline, I execute the job as it comes within given deadlines
  • Willing to work flexible hours to meet deadlines and accept other duties as required
  • Meeting clients to plan the scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets and to review administrative procedures and progress of events
  • Coordinating services for events, such as conferences, Weddings and all kinds of celebrations, catering, signage, displays, translation, special needs requirements, audio-visual equipment, printing and security
  • Negotiate contracts for services, approve suppliers' invoices, maintain financial records, review final billing submitted to clients for events and prepare reports
  • Worked on events ensuring all my events meet required agencies or local government standard
  • Planning and Organization
  • Event Planning
  • Event Marketing
  • Social Media Management
  • Administration
  • Event execution

Projects

Weddings Birthdays Flowerprops x training Luncheons Award and gala nights Part of the team that delivered the African magic viewers choice award China trips to canton fair on new design of decor props Sales and wholesale ordering of decoration props

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Event Decorator

EVENTSBYR
07.2020 - 03.2024

Event Planner/ Creative Director

EVENTSBYR
05.2011 - Current

Project Management Manager

WEMABANK PLC
01.2009 - 11.2013

Business Development Manager

FUNFACTORY LTD.
06.2008 - 11.2009

Head Corporate Services/Marketing

FOKAS SAVINGS AND LOANS LTD
01.2008 - 05.2009

Project Management/Business Development Officer

ORBITEX FINANCE LIMITED
06.2006 - 01.2008

Assistant Customer Service Manager

Glo Limited UK
01.2003 - 12.2005

Account/Marketing Officer

OMEGABANK PLC
05.2001 - 09.2003

IT Intern

INTERCONTINENTAL DISTILLERS
07.1999 - 01.2000

Health and Safety -

Zenith Ltd

Effective Project Management (PMI)

Scrum Master (Agile Hands-on Training)

Flower Props Event Decorations & Planning

B.TECH in Computer Science -

Federal University of Technology Akure

O, Levels Certificate -

St Josephs Secondary School

O, Levels Certificate -

Federal Government Girls College
FALOWO OLURONKE ADEKEMI