Sam Sarty (she/her)
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Organized Event Coordinator with several years of comprehensive experience overseeing and coordinating various events. Well-versed in booking venues and arranging speakers, negotiating terms, and conditions and hiring personnel to manage operations of events. Versatile and outgoing professional possessing strong networking abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of hospitality management procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Events Manager
University of Winnipeg Students' Association
Winnipeg, MB
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Designs and operates large annual multi-day events for students and surrounding community
- Managed all event logistics including: venue coordination, site set-up, bar service, cash handling, capacity management, music and panelist bookings and all correspondence.
- Created contracts, collected fees, and created invoicing/receipt processes for talent, vendors and venues.
- Utilized event management software to streamline registration, accommodation, and scheduling processes.
- Developed detailed event plans and timelines for each department in the organization including, budgets, staffing requirements and logistics.
- Developed event safer spaces policy and actions
- Strong Audio Visual knowledge; maintains A/V equipment and set up space rentals with equipment required for event.
- Designed and operated virtual events with various online platforms from 2020-2022
- Coordinated with marketing and communications team closely for promotional materials for each event.
Projectionist
Winnipeg Film Group
Winnipeg, MB
07.2014 - Current
- Precise time management
- Independent working environment; creative troubleshooting
- Strong Audio-Visual knowledge
- Strong knowledge and connections within Winnipeg's film community
Musician/Film Composer
Living Hour/Veneer/Pure Pulp
Winnipeg, MB
02.2013 - Current
- Arranged tours for bands by booking gigs, travel accommodations and more.
- Networked with industry professionals in order to secure new opportunities.
- Assisted with marketing campaigns by creating content for social media platforms.
- Provided technical support at live shows by troubleshooting any issues that arise.
- Organized rehearsals, concerts and events to promote upcoming projects.
- Strong understanding of event flow and requirements as hired talent
Education
Anti-Racist Training
01-2023
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
01-2022
Creating An Anti-Oppressive Culture of Consent
01-2022
Anti-Oppression & Creating Safer Spaces Training
01-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB06-2015
Skills
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Promotion
- Travel Arrangements
- Venue Selection
- Registration management
- Event Billing
- Catering Coordination
- Transportation and logistics coordination
- Talent Recruitment
- Managing events start to finish
- Records Maintenance
- Operations Oversight
- File Management
- Events planning trends
Certification
- Smart Choices Certificate (2023)
- Class 5 Manitoba Drivers License
- French (professional level)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Events Manager
University of Winnipeg Students' Association
02.2019 - 03.2022
Projectionist
Winnipeg Film Group
07.2014 - Current
Musician/Film Composer
Living Hour/Veneer/Pure Pulp
02.2013 - Current
Anti-Racist Training
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Creating An Anti-Oppressive Culture of Consent
Anti-Oppression & Creating Safer Spaces Training
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Winnipeg
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