Event Manager/Director

Linnyette Richardson-Hall Richardson, TX *****

443-***-**** *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/linnyette-richardson-hall-7736b06

Event Manager Project Coordinator

An innovative, dynamic Event Manager offers a proven track record of success in bringing together diverse personnel to plan and deliver major events, from concept to completion. Effectively manages subcontractors and vendors to ensure quality delivery of goods and services while developing, monitoring, updating, and strategizing on project schedules. Encourages proactive measures and displays commitment to progress by implementing process improvements to maximize results.

Areas of Expertise

Event Planning – Project Management – Strategic Planning – Vendor Procurement & Management

Budget Administration – Scheduling & Deliverables – Team Training & Development –

Customer Service Process & Improvement – Relationship Building & Networking

Risk Mitigation – Conflict Resolution – Presentation Skills – Public Relations

Leadership – Accomplished in managing professional employees and collaborating in a strategic manner with executive leadership teams. Confident in personal abilities to influence decision making in cross-functional environments while also serving as a coach, mentor, and trainer to colleagues and team members.

Project Management – Holds accountability for reaching and exceeding prescribed targets by delegating project tasks to team members based on skills assessment and understanding of professional strengths. Analyzes requirements and operates with assurance in deadline-driven environments.

Operational Excellence – Encourages proactive measures and displays commitment to progress by implementing process improvements to maximize results. Serves as a role model and influencer through an innate focus on delivering high-quality work.

Professional Overview

Premiere Event Management, Baltimore, Maryland 1993-Present

President & Principal Consultant

Oversees and directs creation, implementation, and execution of numerous events per year, specializing in event production and management, design inception and fulfillment, contract review and negotiation, budgeting and cost estimates, vendor/service provider recommendations and management, staff procurement/supervision, and more.

Leads events with a wide range of spending parameters ranging from $10K to $100K+ all while maintaining the client’s bottom line, profitability and event success.

Manages all screening, interviewing, hiring, and supervision of staff and vendors, overseeing an average of 27 employees and 15 to 50 vendors per event.

Engages in high-quality customer service throughout event lifecycle; communicates with clients to ensure proper styling, follow-through, and completion.

Professional Overview continued…

DIVA Enterprises llc, Baltimore, Maryland 1999-Present

Senior Instructor

Formulates and facilitates growth of a seminar and conference program designed to train and educate aspiring and current special event planning professionals. Drives the creation of dynamic training and development activities that promote career growth, performance improvement, and achievement of business objectives. Acts as senior leader and subject matter expert on industry trends, career planning, and business development processes. In charge of coursework and lecture format creation, guest speaker retention, and contracting and management of all conference sites. Organizes scheduling, generation of promotional items, and supervision of off-site events.

Produces successful educational and networking events; effectively honed and developed speaking and presentation skills to become a sought after lecturer and conference facilitator.

Facilitates nationwide workshops and retreats designed to address start up and business development challenges for emerging industry professionals.

Operates as a consistent face and personality on the speaking circuit within the special events/meeting industry; experiences repeat engagement booking annually in the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the United Kingdom.

Education & Credentials

BA, Sociology – University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Former Board Member & National Spokesperson – National Association for Catering & Events

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