Gurwinder Sandhu
London,ON
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for event planning and a strong desire to learn and grow in the industry. Skilled in organization, time management, and communication, with a natural ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Quick to adapt to new environments and committed to providing exceptional customer service. Seeking an opportunity to leverage organizational strengths and enthusiasm for event coordination in a professional setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Assistant
08.2024 - Current
- Managed event set-up and tear-down, ensuring timely completion of tasks for seamless transitions.
- Assisted senior event planners in coordinating wedding receptions, corporate events, and conferences.
- Managed vendor contracts and ensured timely delivery of services and products.
- Supported event setup, including decoration, signage, and coordination of audio-visual equipment.
- Communicated with clients to confirm event details, provide updates, and answer inquiries.
Intern – Software Developer
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Worked with a team to develop and maintain internal tools for data management.
- Designed and implemented RESTful APIs for interaction with databases.
- Participated in daily stand-ups and sprint planning in an Agile environment.
- Assisted in code reviews and debugging sessions.
- Partnered with team members to learn best practices in software design.
Education
Event Planner
Canadian All Care College
Toronto, ON02-2025
Master of Science - Computer Applications Development
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University
Punjab, India05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Applications Development
Punjabi University, Patiala
Punjab, India03-2012
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Leadership qualities
- Decision-making
- Client relations strength
- Audio-visual management
- Event technology
- Planning and organization
- Budgeting and finance
- Team development
- Risk mitigation planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Tech Club Member: Actively participated in coding competitions, hackathons, and workshops
- Volunteer: Helped organize technical events and seminars on programming languages and technologies
- Sports: Member of the university's cricket team, participated in inter-college tournaments
Timeline
Event Assistant
08.2024 - Current
Intern – Software Developer
01.2018 - 12.2023
Event Planner
Canadian All Care College
Master of Science - Computer Applications Development
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Applications Development
Punjabi University, Patiala
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