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Kimberly Fok

5 Rosehill Avenue, Toronto,ON

Summary

Dynamic events professional with over 10 years experience in planning and executing high-profile in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. Proven track record in managing logistics and client relationships to deliver memorable experiences. Strong communicator and problem-solver with a continued focus on collaboration and innovation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Event Specialist

Oliver & Bonacini Events, The Quay
Toronto, Canada
08.2022 - Current

• Generated $1.6M in event sales, contributing to record-breaking sales two (2) consecutive years

• Managed multi-day conferences with budgets of $350K and average guest count of 400+

• Developed proposals for RFPs to successfully attain contracts with prominent clients such as:

  • Google, Amazon, LCBO, Ivey Business School, and Canada’s 100 Best List Launch Party

• Led bi-weekly sales meeting on forecasting, conversion rates, and business trends

• Coached and managed a team of three (3) direct reports

• Trained and mentored eight (8) new hires, creating a supportive and collaborative team culture

Event Specialist

Oliver & Bonacini Events, Village Loft
Toronto, Canada
07.2021 - 08.2022

• Increased revenue growth by $1.2M, developed strong client relationships driving satisfaction

• Boosted property’s overall Google rating from 3.9 to 4.3 in six (6) months

• Effectively closed sales leads through customized proposals, site tours, and planning meetings

• Reconciled event budget and detailed post-event evaluations

• Identified improvement areas to validate client recommendations for future events

Student Administration

University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
02.2019 - 12.2020

• Engaged with 200 students, ensuring accurate data management of 15,000 student records
• Mentored 10-25 new hires providing enhanced communication and data entry protocols

• Conducted identity checks and maintained master data integrity in SAP systems

Event Planner & Designer (Contract)

CountDown Events
Vancouver, Canada
03.2016 - 12.2018

• Orchestrated luxury events with budgets over $1M and attendance of 2000+ guests

• Increased social media engagement by 22% through targeted content creation across platforms

• Expanded client base with diverse high-profile events from corporate functions to charity galas

Sales & Events Manager

L'Abattoir Restaurant
Vancouver, Canada
01.2016 - 01.2018

• Increased venue occupancy from 70% to 92%, boosting annual revenue by $32K

• Maximized profit margins by 10% through strategic process streamlining and budget control

• Successfully managed multiple events, producing deliverables on time, within scope and budget

Education

Master of Business - Marketing & Event Management

Griffith University
Gold Coast, Australia
01-2013

Honours Diploma in Hospitality - Special Events Planning

George Brown College
Toronto, Canada
01-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Culture & Information Technology

University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
01-2009

Skills

  • Event Planning & Design
  • Project Management
  • Budget Management
  • Event Marketing & Advertising
  • Vendor Relations & Negotiations
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Logistics Management
  • Venue Selection

Certification

  • Tripleseat, Delphi
  • Salesforce
  • Social Tables, Prismm (formerly Allseated)
  • Cvent, Zoom
  • Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Lightroom
  • Eventbrite, Mailchimp
  • MS Office Suite, Google Analytics

Timeline

Senior Event Specialist

Oliver & Bonacini Events, The Quay
08.2022 - Current

Event Specialist

Oliver & Bonacini Events, Village Loft
07.2021 - 08.2022

Student Administration

University of Sydney
02.2019 - 12.2020

Event Planner & Designer (Contract)

CountDown Events
03.2016 - 12.2018

Sales & Events Manager

L'Abattoir Restaurant
01.2016 - 01.2018

Master of Business - Marketing & Event Management

Griffith University

Honours Diploma in Hospitality - Special Events Planning

George Brown College

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Culture & Information Technology

University of Toronto
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