Miriam Ighovo
Scarborough
Summary
Detail-oriented Event Coordinator specialising in corporate and social event planning. Proven track record in logistics management and customer engagement, successfully executing high-impact activations across multiple locations strong ability to build client relationships and deliver seamless experiences aligned with business objectives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Assistant/ Event Planner
Canadian Campus Communities
12.2023 - Current
- Responsible for managing the well-being and safety of residents while fostering a positive living environment.
- Assisted in managing event logistics and coordinating participants.
- Engaged in creative problem-solving to ensure events ran smoothly and met residents' expectations.
- Organized and facilitated community-building activities events for over 500 college residents to foster a sense of belonging.
- Planned & Hosted community events, including talent shows, BBQs, and gala nights, fostering resident engagement.
- Collaborated with teams to execute large-scale events, ensuring seamless operations and participation.
Event Coordinator (Freelance)
Stellar Event Inc
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Planned and executed corporate and social events, handling venue selection, vendor contracts, and event logistics.
- Managed budgets and negotiated with suppliers to optimize event costs while maintaining quality.
- Ensured seamless on-site execution, troubleshooting issues in real time.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Event Management
Centennial College
Toronto, ON01.2025
Postgraduate Certificate - Marketing Management
Centennial College
Toronto, ON04.2024
Skills
- Improved customer satisfaction by 20% and strengthened team-building
- Solved complex problems, reducing operational issues by 15%
- Managed time effectively to meet project and event deadlines
- Mastered Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) for streamlined operations
- Proven team player, collaborating effectively with colleagues to deliver outstanding events
- Activity planning
- Supportive
- Team player
- Time management
- CPR certified
- Relationship building
- Student leadership
- Emergency response
- Documentation and reporting
- Resident support
- Active listening
- Effective planning
- Student engagement
- Policy reinforcement
- Health and safety compliance
- Role modeling
- Administrative support
- Self-confident
- Professional speaking
- Diversity and inclusion
- Interpersonal relationships
- Resolution-oriented
Certification
- Smart Serve.
- CPR and First Aid.
- It'sYour Shift.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Resident Assistant/ Event Planner
Canadian Campus Communities
12.2023 - Current
Event Coordinator (Freelance)
Stellar Event Inc
09.2023 - 01.2024
Postgraduate Certificate - Marketing Management
Centennial College
Postgraduate Certificate - Event Management
Centennial College
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