Event Management, Event Planner, VIP Event Planner, Wedding Planner
Resume:
Cathleen Williams
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Professional Experience
BridgeStreet Partners (Dallas, TX) 2014- present
Business Development Manager
Manage new business development for BSP, an executive search firm that specializes in working with Private Equity firms to assist them in recruiting C-level executives for their portfolio companies.
Develop new business relationships for company and acts as the liaison between new contacts and company’s Partners.
Gemma Bette Events (Dallas, TX) 2012 - present
Founded Gemma Bette Events (formerly Vanity Events), a fully tailored boutique event planning company in 2012. Experience includes gaining large company sponsors to raise capital and funds, working with high end clientele and management at many local venues as well as providing excellent customer service with every client and contact while planning and implementing full scale events. Worked as a full time intern with another local event firm and is now working independently. Specializes in weddings, corporate, private and non-profit event management as well as design creation and implementation.
Event Planner
Décor and Event Planning Chairman for Sky Ranch’s 2015 & 2016 “Cowboys & Cowboys” event. Attendees included over 800 guests and in 2015 raised over $1 million dollars.
Worked with a wedding and event venue in the Dallas area as lead event planner.
Worked as a contract event planner and coordinator for multiple major national non-profits.
Worked as a contract seasonal event planner with a major hotel in the Dallas area.
Worked for two years as the lead event planner for a local nonprofit's annual fundraising event.
Worked as an intern with Mox Event Boutique (www.moxeventboutique.com) to gain valuable wedding and event experience.
Lead creative designer and builder of the winning table scape for the annual NACE (National Association for Catering and Events) competition.
Attended networking events and conferences to gain knowledge and key contacts within the local market.
Met with clients and venues to determine event requirements and client needs.
Provides impeccable customer service to every client and vendor I come in contact with.
Created blog updates and various other social media marketing campaigns in the field for Mox Event Boutique.
Accounting Principals (Dallas, TX) 2011 - 2012
Accounting Principals is a national provider of finance and accounting staffing solutions with more than 70 locations. The company is a subsidiary of Adecco Group, the world's leading provider of human resources solutions with more than 33,000 full time employees.
Business Development Manager, Downtown Dallas Branch
Served as an advisor to professionals in local companies regarding their temporary and permanent staffing needs.
Sought out new business opportunities with key decision makers in a variety of client companies.
Developed and cultivated long-term relationships with clients and potential clients.
Made more than 80 cold calls per day while also meeting with potential clients face to face.
Acquired 20 new business clients over an eight month period.
Willis & Woy Sports Group, LLC (Dallas, TX)
Willis & Woy Sports Group is a leading full-service sports agency with 25 years of experience negotiating contracts for NFL athletes. In the spring of 2011, the firm decided to discontinue its events business due to the impending NFL strike.
Associate Director of Events and Corporate Sponsorships
Responsible for arranging (planning, organizing, etc.) corporate sponsorships for business networking retreats with 25 NFL athletes and their families.
Organized the firm’s premier NFL event coinciding with the 2011 Super Bowl attended by 2,000+ clients, sponsors, etc.
Sold title corporate sponsorship for the Super Bowl event.
Liaison between graphic designer to create promotional material
Utilized business contacts to create and implement a series of events leading up to the Super Bowl event including coordination of the guest list and event creation.
Managed and coordinated décor for the Super Bowl event.
Catered to VIP clients and sponsors.
Gained new business relationships for the agency.
Arranged speakers, hotel accommodations, dinners, and air transportation for corporate events.
Texas Legends of the NBA Development League Basketball Team (Frisco, TX) 2009 - 2010 The NBA Development League is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. In 2005 the League was expanded to fifteen teams with each team affiliated with one or more NBA teams. For the 2010–11 season, the league consists of 16 teams. The Texas Legends began play for the 2010/2011 season.
Account Executive
Developed, proposed and closed corporate sponsorship deals.
Promotion and brand formation in the local business community.
Gained invaluable experience making 80-100 cold calls per day.
Sold and negotiated largest corporate sponsorship for the team.
Ranked 2nd in sales in a team of fifteen Account Executives.
Trained new Account Executives.
Scheduled outside appointments with businesses and sold season tickets.
Learned how to effectively network during events.
Gained insight by working directly for an NBA General Manager.
Prior Internships
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Greater Dallas Chapter June-July 2008
Event Planning and Public Relations Intern
The Warren Center (Non-profit) Dallas, TX June-July 2008
Education
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Broadcasting
Major: Public Relations
OSU Non-Resident Academic Achievement Scholarship President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll
Recognition
Named one of "Dallas's Top 30 under 30 Future Leaders" by the Dallas Observer 2012
Leadership Experience
Gamma Phi Beta, National Sorority, Various Leadership roles Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Member
Committee Member for Sky Ranch Christian Camp Gala
“Sending Underprivileged Children to Camp”
Attendee & VIP Contact
Décor Designer & Event Venue Coordinator
Computer Skills
Experience includes Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, InDesign, Photoshop, CRM Salesforce, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest.
Additional Event Leadership Experience
Floral designer for high end clientele in a very fast paced environment. Providing excellent customer service is a requirement for the job.
Management and full planning for multiple local weddings.
Assisted a major nonprofit agency with the planning and execution of two local events.
Event planning assistant for the Cattle Barron’s Ball at Southfork Ranch, September 2012.
Lead event planner for the Dallas Executive Club Halloween event benefiting "Movember", fall 2012 and fall of 2013 (200+ attendees).
Organized and led the Willis and Woy 2011 NFL celebration event at the Fashion Industry Gallery. This event coincided with the 2011 Super Bowl and was attended by 2,000+ clients and sponsors.
Assistant event planner for the Children’s Medical Center of Dallas annual fundraiser, November 2012.
Event planner for the annual JDRF golf tournament. Designed and wrote brochures and posters for event. Also, managed the volunteer group at the course.
Assistant event planner for a wedding at The Belo Mansion, October 2012.
Assistant event planner for a wedding at The Brook Hollow Country Club, November 2012.
Assistant for a wedding at The Arboretum, July 2012.
Assistant for VIP birthday party, June 2012
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