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Rimi Datta
OBJECTIVE To gain employment that will build on the skills I acquired while completing
my Event Management Certificate at Algonquin College.
SKILLS & Great at multitasking
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ABILITIES
Great Social Media Managing
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Great with Microsoft, Adobe, Photoshop
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Creative and Detail Oriented
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Excellent organization and time management skills
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Result driven
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Logical thinker and resourceful problem solver
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Good with computer management
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Strong communication skills and customer service skills
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Excellent independent & group work skills
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Excellent leadership skills
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EXPERIENCE EVENT SPECIALIST/ STARFISH CREATIVE EVENTS
October 2013- Present
- Public Relations
- Event Consultant
- Coordinate & Execute Events
- Social Media Manager
- Develop & implement strategies
- Promotion / Event Listings
- Marketing Development and Execution
- Set up/ Tear Down
- Video & Photo Editing
ASSISTANT MANAGER / ITAN STUDIOS
July 2012- May 2014
- Tanning Consultant
- Merchandiser
- Social Media Manager
- Cashier/ Customer Service
- Sales Representative
- Managerial Duties such as open and closed the store,
managed the store when the manger was off, balanced
cashes, paperwork, store maintenance, bank deposits
- Supervising staff and keeping them motivated to hit store
goals
- Work efficiently and create a positive working environment
for my staff
BEAUTY CONSULTANT /SEPHORA
January 2011- July 2012
- Acted as a color/skin care consultant
- Merchandiser
- Completed cash transactions for costumers
- Provided customer service to help increase sales for the store
- Applied full face of makeup for clients
EDUCATION ALGONQUIN COLLEGE – EVENT MANAGEMENT
Completed a degree in event management while maintaining my position on the dean’s list.
Some courses included in the curriculum are event management strategies, food and beverage,
logistics, media and marketing, computers, and revenue and sponsorship.
CARLETON UNIVERSITY- CRIMINOLOGY WITH A CONCENTRATION IN
PSYCHOLOGY
Completed a bachelor of arts degree in criminology with a concentration in psychology. Some
courses that I have taken are law, criminology, psychology (criminal, behavioral, social,
personality) sociology, and statistics.
THE GREAT GATSBY GALA 2014
VOLUNTEER
- Responsible for social media (twitter and Instagram) throughout the night.
- Watched over silent auction & encouraged attendees to bid
- Help with cash out of silent auction
OTTAWA HALLOWEEN BALL 2013
- Social Media Manager (facebook, twitter, instagram)
- Maintenance of registration
- Set up & Tear Down
ITAN SNOWFLAKE FUND 2012-2013
- Helped with fundraising process
- Delivered food, toys and clothing to less fortunate families
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BILLINGS BRIDGE – 60TH ANNIVERSERY CELEBRATION
RELIVANT
Billings Bridge shopping centre was celebrating their 60th anniversary and I was the main event
EXPERIEN
specialist for the events happening. My main responsibilities consisted of PR, theme/concept
CE
development, décor/ set up, catering, and marketing.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND DRINK SOIREE
An International food and drink soiree that consisted of food, drink, local artisans and cultural
performances. My main responsibilities were marketing the event and stage management.
Marketing included social media, media such as tv and radio, promo material and more.
6TH ANNUAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE
For the women in business conference, my main responsibilities were social media (facebook
and twitter), helping with registration and maintaining flow, and selling raffle tickets.
2013 WEDDING PALACE BRIDAL TRADE SHOW
At the wedding palace bridal show at the Ottawa convention center, my duties involved assisting
in maintaining overall organization during the event, helped with set up and tear down, directing
attendees, and helping hand out swag bags.
ANEW YOU SHOWCASE 2013
While working for the anew you showcase, my main responsibilities consisted of helping with
the planning process, assisting with marketing and promoting the event and develop risk
management and logistical plans.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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