Event Coordinator Independent Contractor

Tashina Anderson

Special Event Coordinator

(***) 455- 8462

***********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Flexible worker who excels in a fast-paced work environment looking for a position with growth opportunities. A decade of experience as a detail-oriented event coordinator who specializes in organizing memorable gatherings reflecting a clients' vision. Successful in tracking trends and seamlessly integrating traditional, contemporary, and modern customs and traditions. Skilled in working in customer-service and dedicates herself to work with clients to ensure customer-satisfaction.

SPECIAL SKILLS

● Problem Anticipation

● Resolution Security Oversight

● Time Management

● Client Relations

● Inquiry Response

● Training in Customer-Service and Marketing

● Attended Event Calendar Management Conference and Convention Planning Staff Leadership

EXPERIENCE

Independent Contractor, Blue Ridge, GA- Special Events Coordinator APRIL 2016- PRESENT

As an event coordinator, I am in charge of coordinating events as well as tasked with utilizing my problem-solving skills. Due to coordinating events as an independent contractor, I am in charge of organizing a special event as well as drafting a client contract agreement for each event. When working as an event coordinator, I am in charge of organizing the arrival and payment of all vendors needed for the event, communicating with venues, budgeting, decorating, ensuring the event is staffed, and to be able to solve any unforeseen problems that may occur on the day of the event. It is my job to use my problem-management skills to ensure that the event flows smoothly for the client.

Turner Wedding and Prom, Blue Ridge, GA- Event Coordinator and Salesperson

JANUARY 1999- MAY 2016

At Turner Wedding and Prom, I worked as a salesperson as well as an event coordinator. Along with working with customers in order to find the perfect attire for their special event, I also helped many clients plan special events coordinated through Turner Wedding and Prom. During my time as an event coordinator for the company, it was my responsibility to help clients select décor and event materials that fit the clients' requests and vision, create client contracts, collect fees, and book vendors and venues for special events. Throughout the planning of a special event I was tasked with maintaining close communication with clients to mitigate service issues and attended many events to ensure that no problems occurred during the execution of the event.

EDUCATION

Pickens Technical College, Jasper, GA- Associates of Arts in Drafting Technology

AUGUST 1999- DECEMBER 1999

Fannin County High School, Blue Ridge, GA- Diploma AUGUST 1995- MAY 1999

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Has saved 37 events from weather-related disaster by making contingency plans in advance

● Has successfully planned and managed more than 6 events within the same month

● Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings

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