Marvina Wilkes

Event Manager

617-***-**** adri9e@r.postjobfree.com 26 Mallon Road, Dorchester, Massachusetts. 02121

Summary

A well-qualified Events Manager and Events Planner with 15 years of experience who solicits and manages catering and event opportunities, with a focus on maximizing revenue potential for the business. Responsible for the planning, development, and direction of community services, special events, and recreation programming for all groups, ages, and interest levels.

Skills & Abilities

Pre-Planning and Event Coordination

Invitations and RSVPs

Venue Choice and Setup

Audio-Visual Equipment

Communicating with Vendors and Consultants

Logistics

Sales and Marketing

Social Media Skills

Staffing Needs

Stage Management

Seating and Guest Arrangement

Attention to Detail

Experience

Red Dress Events, LLC, Boston Massachusetts

Maintain accurate notes of changes and requests for each event.

Negotiate favorable agreements with vendors to keep costs low and fulfill contract budget requirements.

Communicate with clients and city officials to retain customer loyalty and ensure successful organization of events.

Collaborate with the fire department to acquire all appropriate building and fire protection permits.

Develop invitations and promotional materials, structured floor plans, and schedule proposals and all logistics functions.

Plan and coordinate registration, transportation, and hotel accommodations to ensure smooth execution of all event activities.

April 2021 to Present

Morningstar Baptist Church Auxiliaries, Mattapan, Massachusetts

Plan and execute events by collaborating with vendors and church council on pricing and cost, event activities and venues.

Develop event invitation and lists and coordination plans.

Assess event budgets, draft reports, and recommend changes.

Complete administrative tasks to support events, including mailing invitations and documenting RSVPs.

Communicate with media and Government Officials to promote events.

May 2006 To Present

Education

Roxbury Community College, Roxbury, Massachusetts, Home Staging and Redesign Course

Roxbury Community College, Roxbury Massachusetts, Create Your Own Job Seminar Certificate

Roxbury Community College, Roxbury Massachusetts, Grant Writing I, and Intermediate Grant Writing

Skill Success, Online Course, Real Estate Investing: Learn to Fix and Flip Step by Step

Wedding Planning Certificate, In Progress

October 24, 2019

Leadership

Little Saigon Cultural District, Vice-President

Greater Four Corners Action Coalition, Board Member

Morningstar Baptist Church Nurses Unit, Fundraising Chairperson

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