Seyi Lawal
Calgary,AB
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors. Experienced Event Coordinator with expertise in event planning, budgeting and management. Develops successful promotional campaigns and creates effective marketing and advertising materials. Keeps up with latest trends and techniques in event planning industry and maintains proficiency with industry software and tools.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Lucere LTD
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Coordinated with vendors to deliver exceptional catering and audiovisual services during events.
- Implemented innovative strategies to maximize networking opportunities for attendees at business conferences.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Managed budgets effectively, negotiating contracts to secure cost savings without compromising quality.
- Enhanced attendee experience by meticulously planning and executing event logistics.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
Event Stage Manager
Lucere LTD
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.
- Organized rehearsals schedules, maximizing productivity and minimizing conflicts among cast members and crew.
- Assisted in th hiring process for production staff, contributing to the assembly of high-performing teams.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
- Contributed creative input during pre-production meetings, helping shape the overall direction of projects from inception to completion.
- Supervised set construction crews and coordinated with designers to develop functional stage sets that met aesthetic requirements.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately across various aspects of productions to maximize return on investment.
- Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
Event Content Manager
Lucere LTD
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Directed content of website by gathering information and integrating data from other departments.
- Conducted thorough research to produce accurate, informative, and relevant industry-related content.
- Analyzed competitor websites to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in our own content strategy.
- Trained support staff in site implementation, updating and maintenance procedures.
- Assisted in recruitment process by conducting interviews and evaluating writing samples of potential team members.
Administrative Assistant
Annie's Place
07.2011 - 08.2014
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements and negotiating vendor contracts.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Human Resources Assistant
Tastee Fried Chicken
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Assisted in payroll processing to ensure timely delivery of paychecks to all employees.
- Monitored and analyzed employee satisfaction survey results.
- Provided assistance during annual performance review processes, collecting data to help inform evaluations and goal setting initiatives.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Coordinated employee relocation processes.
Customer Service Representative
Chestnut Computer Institute
11.2008 - 03.2010
- Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
- Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
- Fostered a customer-centric culture within the team by consistently reinforcing the importance of empathy, understanding, and patience in all interactions with clients.
- Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
- Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
- Conducted regular quality assurance checks on interactions with customers to ensure agents were meeting established guidelines and standards for service excellence.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Library And Information Technology
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo05.2008
Skills
Scheduling
Pricing negotiation
Market Analysis
Contract Execution
Budget Development
Service Coordination
Materials Printing
Event Setup and Breakdown
Budget Management
Client Relationship Development
Sales expertise
Social Media Management
Vendor negotiation
Corporate Events Planning
Digital Marketing
File Management
Venue Selection
Accomplishments
- Executed over 30 events in 2019.
- Built strong relationships with vendors such as florists, photographers, videographers, audio engineers, masters of ceremonies and local and international artists.
- Supervised team of about 80 staff members.
- Developed 3 various types of showflow/run order to suit events.
- Created contingency plans for events, successfully saving 2 potentially disastrous events.
- Trained and mentored over 10 events planning associates.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Lucere LTD
08.2021 - 01.2024
Event Stage Manager
Lucere LTD
05.2018 - 08.2021
Event Content Manager
Lucere LTD
09.2014 - 05.2018
Administrative Assistant
Annie's Place
07.2011 - 08.2014
Human Resources Assistant
Tastee Fried Chicken
07.2010 - 07.2011
Customer Service Representative
Chestnut Computer Institute
11.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Library And Information Technology
University of Ibadan
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