SAMANTHA INERFELD

EVENT PLANNER

310-***-**** adg2yh@r.postjobfree.com

Event specialist with exceptional customer relations and excellent verbal and written skills. Effective analytical, critical thinking and problem resolution skills, with the ability to maintain a confident, positive and professional demeanor. Quickly learns and adapts to new concepts, excellent time management, detail oriented and thrives in fast-paced environments. Skilled negotiator with strong leadership skills, with the ability to take initiative. Works well independently or in team setting.

Reliable, dependable and prompt.

EXPERIENCE

(2019-Present)

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

MANY MANSIONS

Currently I am responsible for a yearlong celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary. Events include a large Kick-off event with live music, a full carnival theme, many different vendors, collaboration with the city as the event will be held outside in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Park. Other events will include a spectacular Gala to honor our donors, the support of many city officials, board members and potential donors. In addition, there will be Groundbreaking ceremonies, Grand Openings and much more. My role is to incorporate the Companies message while finding venues, securing permits, negotiating with vendors, managing the budget, run the event from set up to tear down.

(2019-Present)

WEDDING COORDINATOR

DB CREATIVITY

Currently I am an onsite coordinator for lavish Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah’s, Anniversary celebrations and others of the like, I The events have a large production component. I follow a timeline the day of the event, I am onsite from set up, attending to bridal parties, managing time to stay on schedule, overseeing the photography session, preparing bridal party for procession to ceremony and attend to any and all issues that arise during the event. DB Creativity strongly believes that nurturing the relationships with the families hosting the event to create trust and confidence in our ability to execute an exceptional event.

(2016 – 2018)

EVENT COORDINATOR FOR ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE

Manage all social events as the point person for all communication with guests and vendors. Maintain multiple digital calendars, vendor sourcing including venue site, rentals, caterers, A.V., lighting, permits and entertainment. Responsible for vendor negotiations, budget and RSVP correspondence.

(2009 – 2016)

EVENT PLANNER

STEELCASE

Faultless record of corporate event planning combined with discerning experience in planning, designing, arranging and coordinating every detail of various types of events such as conferences, client appreciation events, themed architecture and design specialty events, business meetings, showroom openings, daily client exhibitions and social events (media).

Competencies Include:

oDetail Oriented

oArticulate

oResults/Goal Oriented

oCreative

oSelf-Motivated

oExcellent Negotiator

oStrong verbal communication skills for dealing effectively with all types of personalities and roles

oSuperb organizational skills – ability to prioritize, multi-task, lead, direct, and solve problems effectively.

SHOWROOM MANAGER

STEELCASE

Primary responsibility is to ensure that the Los Angeles showroom and all the settings reflect the Steelcase brand in terms of quality, presentation and aesthetic. In addition, manage all planning, catering and facilities related activities to ensure an unparalleled customer and service experience.

Competencies Include:

oWork collaboratively with the VP of Sales to coordinate Regional Sale Meetings and other events which have included the CEO of Steelcase

oSource and manage relationships with vendors, caterers, installers, property management etc.

oNegotiate contracts, terms, labor, catering rates, security services, building fees, permits, hotels, event venues

oManage the showroom experience by coordinating and facilitating the maintenance of all technology, oversee the refresh process and subsequent punch list ensuring that digital messaging and overall showroom appearance aligns with Steelcase showroom standards

oExecute the marketing and event plans developed by the Architecture and Design teams (e.g. New Product Launch, client holiday parties held in the showroom, Themed wine and cheese events)

oManaging all Steelcase hospitality needs for the Los Angeles showroom including: Negotiating, organizing and allocating hotel rooms and offsite entertainment functions.

oManage the showroom calendar scheduling all events from a global perspective

FACILITIES MANAGER

STEELCASE

Initially responsible for the management of a 25,000 sf stand-alone facility and subsequently a 14,000 sf managed facility. With both properties, fostered a strong working relationship with landlord and property management company, respectively, that produced a mutually beneficially relationship.

Served as Project Manager for the seamless transition from the 25,000 sf facility to the 14,000 sf facility coordinating movers, installers, employees and various vendors.

Additional Responsibilities include: Managed all vendors including:

oPlumbing

oJanitorial

oRoof

oHVAC

oSecurity

oFire Safety

oPainters

oElectrical

oRoof

oFire Safety

oLandscaping

oNegotiate contracts where applicable

oEnsure all city compliance was up to date

oOSHA Compliance

(2005 – 2009)

EVENT PLANNER

SAMANTHA JANE EVENTS

Owner and operator for a boutique event planning and catering service specializing in a wide range of events for up to 350 people. Events ranged from Weddings, Bar/Bat mitzvah’s, Sweet 16’s, product launches, Book Clubs on the beach, elegant dinner parties, cocktail parties, baby showers. Additionally, created pre-prepared restaurant quality meals for clients with Gluten and other food related allergies.

oMeet with clients to discuss their vision for their event

oCoordinate and procure all rentals flowers, themed accouterments, food and beverage.

oSet up venue, create floral arrangements, design tablescapes.

oPrepare and plate all food for event.

EDUCATION

(1987 – 1991)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Communications

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