Marci Sturgill
Brentwood
Summary
Passionate and detail-oriented event coordinator with a proven track record of creating meaningful workplace experiences that foster engagement, connection and belonging. Skilled in high-impact events, managing office operations and developing recognition programs that enhance company culture. Dedicated to elevating the employee experience by creating supportive and celebratory workplace environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Event/ Facility Coordinator
ESFM for SAP
02.2019 - Current
- Organize productive pre-and post-event meetings with clients to establish expectations, review outcomes, and discuss potential opportunities for future collaboration.
- Streamline event planning processes for increased efficiency, resulting in the successful coordination of numerous events simultaneously.
- Minimize disruption by proactively identifying potential risks and developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Coordinate schedules and timelines for events.
- Coordinate logistics for large-scale events, significantly reducing setup times and eliminating scheduling conflicts.
- Manage event logistics and operations for all events ranging from local team birthdays to global partner summits.
- Manage vendor relationships to secure best quality of services and products for organizational needs.
- Manage administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Develop creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Develop strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, securing high-quality services at competitive rates.
- Oversee event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Improve team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Earned recognition from senior management for exemplary project management skills displayed during high-profile events.
Creative Director
Louboutins & Legos Event Planning
04.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with clients to develop personalized design concepts, resulting in uniquely tailored spaces.
- Enhance client satisfaction by delivering high-quality decoration services within given timeframes.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, incorporating fresh ideas into design concepts.
- Utilize advanced design software tools to create detailed visualizations of proposed designs for client approval.
- Achieve cost-effective project outcomes by reusing and repurposing existing decor elements creatively.
- Consistently receive positive feedback from clients regarding attention to detail, creativity, professionalism.
Owner/Operator
Lumpy's Diner
01.2010 - 02.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Budget and expense management
- Quickbooks payroll input and processing and all related accounting
- Large scale ordering with extensive product knowledge
- Menu creation and growth
- Planning and execution of quarterly, community wide events held on premise.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Business Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-2027
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Team Engagement Initiatives
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Project Coordination & Management
- MS office
- Relationship Building
- Scheduling and Calendar Management
- Event Planning Expertise
Affiliations
- CREW East Bay (Commercial Real Estate Women)
- SAP BWN (Business Women's Network)
Timeline
Creative Director
Louboutins & Legos Event Planning
04.2020 - Current
Senior Event/ Facility Coordinator
ESFM for SAP
02.2019 - Current
Owner/Operator
Lumpy's Diner
01.2010 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Business - Business Management
Arizona State University
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