Ishma Sunaina Attaullah
Burlington,ON
Summary
Accomplished Event Manager with a proven track record at German Canadian Club Hansa, excelling in vendor negotiations and team leadership. Expert in elevating event experiences through innovative planning and effective social media marketing, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and partnership development. Skilled in budgeting and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring memorable and cost-efficient events.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
German Canadian Club Hansa
05.2019 - Current
- Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
- Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
- Implemented innovative event themes and designs to create memorable experiences for attendees.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships for future collaborations.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering well-executed events within budget constraints.
- Recruited trained, and managed teams of volunteers to assist with event operations and logistics.
- Coordinated large-scale conferences for industry professionals, resulting in increased networking opportunities.
- Collaborated closely with clients throughout the planning process to ensure their vision was accurately reflected in the final event layout.
- Ensured smooth transitions between program elements at live events through effective stage management techniques.
- Utilized social media platforms to engage potential attendees and promote upcoming events effectively.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes in future planning efforts.
- Developed marketing materials and promotional campaigns to maximize event attendance and visibility.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure high-quality services, ensuring memorable event experiences.
- Enhanced vendor performance through rigorous selection and evaluation processes, ensuring alignment with event goals.
- Cultivated culture of innovation within event team, leading to creation of award-winning event concepts.
- Enhanced team collaboration by developing comprehensive communication plans that kept all stakeholders informed and engaged.
- Implemented rigorous budget management practices to maximize resources and deliver events that surpassed expectations.
- Developed training programs for event staff, elevating level of professionalism and service delivery at events.
- Negotiated contracts with venues to secure favorable terms, optimizing event profitability and attendee experience.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
Banquet Manager
German Canadian Club Hansa
09.2011 - Current
- Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
- Enhanced banquet operations by streamlining communication between kitchen and service staff.
- Directed and managed banquet functions for Number-person event.
- Increased guest satisfaction by anticipating needs and providing exceptional service during events.
- Set up and broke down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications.
- Oversaw scheduling of banquet staff while maintaining optimal staffing levels during peak seasons without compromising on quality service delivery.
Education
Montessori Education Diploma - Early Learning And Child Care
NAMC Vancouver - Can
Vancouver, BCCertificate In Hotel Management - Hotel Management
IAP Career College
Calgary, AB12.2024
Bachelor In Art - Education
PAF COLLEGE PESHAWAR
Peshawar, Pakistan09.2005
Skills
- Guest relations
- Team leadership and supervision
- On-site execution
- Schedule management
- Client meetings
- Deadline management
- Guest management
- Team mentorship
- Operations oversight
- Project management
- Budgeting and finance
- Event billing
- File management
- Vendor coordination
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Talent recruitment
- Menu planning
- Entertainment management
- Crisis management
- Venue selection
- Supplier relations
- Records management
- Staff oversight
- Expense control
- Catering coordination
- Event evaluation
- Health and safety service regulations
- Audio-visual management
- Food service
- Managing events start to finish
- Catering management
- Event staff management
- Event planning
- Decision-making
- Scheduling
- Time management
- Client relations
- Critical thinking
- Meeting support
- Social media marketing
- Partnership development
- Food service oversight
- Clear communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Event Manager
German Canadian Club Hansa
05.2019 - Current
Banquet Manager
German Canadian Club Hansa
09.2011 - Current
Montessori Education Diploma - Early Learning And Child Care
NAMC Vancouver - Can
Certificate In Hotel Management - Hotel Management
IAP Career College
Bachelor In Art - Education
PAF COLLEGE PESHAWAR
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