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Saint Augustine, FL ***** 706-***-**** ad1svg@r.postjobfree.com

BONNIE DYCHES

Event Management / Community Engagement

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

High-performing Event Manager with extensive portfolio of international and domestic project accomplishments spanning 30 years. Outgoing, hands-on professional bringing valuable relationship building and retention skills, which amassed diversified network of service providers, ensuring optimal quality and results for successful client events. SKILLS Venue selection

Team mentorship

Project Management

Budget development

Sponsorship

development

Business administration

Volunteer Management

Events logistics

management

Transportation and

Logistics Planning

Event Publicity

Microsoft Office

Fundraising Events

Project Oversight

Vendor Relationship

Management

Transportation and

Logistics Planning

Marketing and

Promotional Materials

Event Publicity

WORK HISTORY NORTH AMERICA EVENTS MANAGER 07/2022 to Current Predator Pro Billiard Series, Jacksonville, FL

The glue that brings pieces of the puzzle together. Working with a team of leaders and presenting partner. Keeping all parties in communication, on schedule and within budget.

Work with our league partner on Pro Billiard Series events to provide Predator equipment and event communications.

Budget forecasting and reporting for each event.

Ensure that new venues meet standards required for competition.

Develop a comprehensive logistical plan for set-up and take down of venue including all vendors and partners.

Coordination of logistics and shipment of Pro and League events equipment.

Coordination of accommodations, transport, food & beverage for the PBS team.

Handling payment requests and reimbursements from independent contractors and suppliers.

• Develop relationships with partners, promoters, understanding what they need, what we are required to deliver, and how to assist them towards successful outcomes and meeting deadlines.

RESTAURANT MARKETING DIRECTOR 11/2015 to 07/2022

Chick-fil-A Southside Boulevard, Avenues, Jacksonville, FL

Member of High Performance Leadership team that continues to increase sales by 15% each year.

Plan and execute all store signature events (Daddy-Daughter Date Night, Stuffed Animal Sleepover etc)

Focused Marketing Activities to reflect and leverage local and national campaigns.

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Developed Business Partner Program for schools and community groups (fundraising programs, 3rd party sales, community awareness)

Responsible for Social Media (FB/website/email marketing)

Tie in with local community events, festivals, parades etc.

Emotional Marketing Connections (Daily/Weekly/Monthly)

Budget and Track Marketing and Promotional Dollars

Ambassador for Brand in Community

Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors

Generated sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives

MARKETING COORDINATOR 01/2011 to 06/2012

REMAX Advantage Realty, Evans, GA

Marketing Coordinator and assistant to a multi-million dollar Broker performing customer relations, website content management, home staging, photography, design and production of marketing materials, foreclosure research and verification for investors DIRECTOR, PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMING & MARKETING 08/2009 to 05/2012 Haydens International Gymnastics & Cheer Academy, Evans, GA

Coordinated all marketing and advertising efforts of the gym.

Developed and managed Special Event programming including: Seasonal Camps, Parents Night Out, Birthdays and Fundraisers

Established lesson plans and programming for the Preschool Gymnastics Program

Coached Preschool & Developmental Team gymnastics.

Oversaw operations and feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals OWNER OPERATOR 08/2003 to 12/2005

B&D Tents & Events, Jacksonville, FL

Owned and operated a special event planning and rental company providing turn-key event management

Responsible for client relations, office management, accounting and payroll. MEDIA RELATIONS DIRECTOR 01/2000 to 11/2000

World Sports & Marketing, Orlando, NM

Composed all pre-event press releases, media kits, daily result releases and content for multiple websites

Coordinated all radio, print and TV interviews

Worked with producers on story concepts for three television series for ESPN

Provided all media with athlete research in preparation for the sport of Wakeboarding at the X-Games X.

EDUCATION Douglas College, New Westminster, BC CANADA Associate of Arts, Physical Education

Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI

Some College (No Degree)

British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver, BC Associate of Arts

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