Debbie Summers
acw1mb@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/Debbie-summers-7357a8126
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am an experienced event planner, three years of related experience able to delegate and handle logistics; coordinate events with organization skills both in person and by phone; propose ideas to improve services and the event quality; negotiate contract, and create budgets. Monitor and managed meeting room to insure accuracy of attendees, audio and visual equipment, and assist with on-site registration.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERICNCE
Walton- Thomas International-Conference Washington, DC
Event Coordinated May 2011 – Present Conference Support Staff
On-Site registration Information assistant
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation for participants, facilities, catering,
Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, displays, and other event needs.
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details
Understanding of processes and procedures
Honey & Company Washington, DC
Event Planner Assistant June 2011 – November 2015
Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements
Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment displays, and other event needs.
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details
Sparkles Inc. Washington, DC
Office Assistant August 2009 – December 2010
Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.
Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.
Open, sort, and route incoming mail, answer and prepare outgoing mail
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE WHUT TV-Americans Promise Back to School Event
PBS-Anacostia Library Summer Reading Kickoff Event