Franca Iweka
Greater Sudbury,ON
Summary
Client-oriented Event Coordinator committed to making clients' dreams come true. Skilled in working with clients to plan unique events from start to finish while proactively managing risks and potential problems. Proven leader with success creating cohesive, goal-oriented teams.
Organized Event Coordinator with over 8 years of comprehensive experience overseeing and coordinating various events.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Event Coordinator
Exquisite Luxury Events
09.2019 - Current
- Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
- Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Tracked payments, balances and registrations for various events.
- Led site walk-through and meetings prior to event to go over checklists and delegate assignments to staff.
- Developed diagrams and floor plans with event setup requirements.
- Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.
- Produced contracts and invoices for events and monitored fee collection.
- Selected chefs or catering companies to prepare food for events.
- Sourced speakers and special guests for wide range of corporate, industry and charitable events.
Event Project Manager
Exquisite Luxury Events, Maitama
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Coordinate and manage events projects ensuring smooth and seamless execution.
- Develop relationships with clients, secure venue, caterers and other various vendors.
- Create a budget breakdown to fit client’s actual budget.
- Designed and maintained spreadsheets documenting vendor, facility and guest information.
- Searched and negotiated suitable venues as per setup requirements and budget constraints.
- Paid and settled vendors, venues, staff and contracted services.
- Designed contracts, collected fees and booked venues for events.
- Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
- Developed relationships with vendors to facilitate quality service at competitive rates while maintaining financial responsibility within budgets.
- Created program activities, agendas and budgets based on client requirements.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout the planning process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Abuja
Abuja, FCT2018
High School Diploma -
Future Step Academy
Ekpoma, Edo State2008
High School Diploma -
Delta Steel Technical High School
Warri, Delta State2005
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Workflow Management
- Contract Negotiations and Administration
- Event Planning
- Expense Tracking
- Vendor Sourcing
- Event Calendar Management
- Catering Coordination
- Meeting Planning
- Vendor Management
- Managing Events Start to Finish
- Budget Management
- Event Setup and Breakdown
- Scheduling
- Time Management
- Venue Selection
Quote
Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
Barbara Corcoran
Timeline
Lead Event Coordinator
Exquisite Luxury Events
09.2019 - Current
Event Project Manager
Exquisite Luxury Events, Maitama
07.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Abuja
High School Diploma -
Future Step Academy
High School Diploma -
Delta Steel Technical High School
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