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versatile professional eager to contribute comprehensive event management background toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing performance.

 

profile

 

• respected professional offering over 13 years of solid and progressive event management experience, including expertise within event logistics, meeting coordination and protocol support capacities.
• in depth background in layout design, audio-visual coordination, room utilization planning, invitation drafting, preparing event program, seating charts, ceremony, and escort planning.
• facilitate productive relationships with outside vendors for event catering, equipment and location.
• adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.
• apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to any professional environment.
• capable of staying focused and maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations while exhibiting high quality, diplomatic customer / client services interaction.
• technically proficient in microsoft office, adobe audition, avid, and final cut pro; secret security clearance.

 

selected events

 

early intercept industry day ▪ flight tests coordinator for protocol

missile defense agency industry day ▪ missile defense agency awards ceremony

mda director change of command ceremony ▪ mda executive director s retirement ceremony

bg chris anazalone s promotion ceremony ▪ mda chief of staff retirement ceremony

mda general counsel s retirement ceremony ▪ thaad change of responsibility/retirement ceremony

 

professional experience

 

event/meeting planner office of chief of staff - missile defense agency; paradigm technologies, inc.    2001-present

• sharp business acumen and experience in managing broad scope of event/meeting planning operations, from contract negotiation, budgeting and site selection to on-site logistics, travel arrangements and vip support.
• actively support director, deputy director and executive director in the coordination of award, retirement and promotion ceremonies.
• consistently ensure delivery of quality event/meeting services vital to promoting company and growing business.

 

event manager national conference services, inc.                                                                                      2000-2001

• spearheaded the planning, coordination and marketing of 35 annual table-top technology trade shows for federal communities, including room layout design, registration and event marketing.
• facilitated productive relationships with agency sponsors to boost bottom-line profitability.

 

host/greeter darrell s restaurant                                                                                                                     1999

• facilitated a client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention.

 

intern suffolk ymca                                                                                                                                           1997

• hand-selected to organize a suffolk family ymca basketball clinic featuring the old dominion university lady monarch basketball team.

 

sergeant (e-5)/signal support systems specialist virginia army national guard                                       1997-2005

• oversaw the installation and troubleshooting of signal support equipment, terminal devices and data distribution systems.

 

professional education

 

training in protocol kdryan, inc.                                                                                                                        2006

meeting planning training american management association                                                                          2002

bachelors of science in sports management old dominion university                                                                2000

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a [insert job title] capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include experience in event management, site logistics, meeting coordination, and protocol support. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. it is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity with my clientele. to complement this background, i offer dynamic communication, negotiation, troubleshooting, and relationship management skills.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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