APRIL DEE DALEY
Henderson, NV
Phone: 805-***-**** • *************@*****.***
Event Designer/ Manager/Coordinator/Planner. Excellent communication skills within a fast paced & fluid environment. Extensive background in sales, development and execution of events. Concept & theme development through on-site management to post-event follow up.
Hello DMC - Las Vegas, NV - March 2018 - June 2018
Event Designer/Producer- Creative development of corporate events incorporating clients messaging and branding within the overall design and concept. Immersing attendees into an unforgettable experience that transcends beyond the event.
Event Design to include power point concept, proposal, budget
Produce/Operate events (including vetting and negotiating backup, layout/flow of room, draft of productions schedules and manage onsite load in.
Reconcile Profit & Loss of Event
Cultivate client relationships
Wayne Foster Entertainment - Carlsbad, CA - July 1999 – February 2017
Director of Sales and Marketing - Entertainment programs, weddings and production services. Personally generated $1M plus in gross annual sales. Programs sizes ranged from small group of performers, mid size weddings to productions consisting of 100+ performers.
Client development & sales,event coordination, marketing, public relations, production development & travel management.
Create schedules to allow all vendors including entertainment, catering, audio-visual, speakers, floral, décor, rentals an efficient and harmonious environment to ensure a seamless and successful event.
Incorporate efficiency into all elements of proposing, up selling, planning, set up running, closing of each event.
Fiscally manage all aspects of each Event file within approved margins. The event is sold with a projected margin, while aiming to surpass the client's expectations.
Contract negotiations with multiple vendors, facilitation of approval process and coordination of committee input and decision-making,
Understanding the strategic creative requirements and objectives of the event and collaborate with department leads to ensure it is on point.
April Dee Daley Resume - Page 2
On site management & coordination and event execution
Concept development and presentation
Custom prop, stage set and backdrop design
Costume design and coordinator
Stage manager & production coordinator
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ACT
You-tube video links - Co-producer
Elaine's 40th Birthday Celebration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v96GfqRNBr8
Great Gatsby Wedding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3snshanre7g
New Year's Eve ARIA Las Vegas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi_KaOn1pGM
Education
Crouse School of Art & Business Management - Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY