Ms. Edwina M. Dei

Edwina M. Dei

Objective

Secure a position in marketing and corporate event management. My combined experience in event marketing, coordination and management spans over a decade. I have planned and managed a host of social and corporate events spanning a broad and diverse spectrum. My proactive approach, intuitive creativeness and my commitment to the fundamentals of team dynamics are what I hope to convey to the forefront of your company.

Professional Profile

 Over ten years of proven experience within a management position

 Various knowledge assignments of administrative and clerical work

 Creative marketing professional with significant experience in public relations writing, communications and media relations.

 Extensive first hand knowledge within the domain of human resources

 Results-driven achiever and effective team leader with exceptional interpersonal skills.

 Well versed in the coordination business, media and consumer relation

 Highly flexible and adaptable performer; adept at multi-tasking and thriving in a fast-paced. Environment while coordinating numerous time-sensitive projects.

 Exceptionally motivated self-starter and creative problem-solver who works hard and embraces all challenges.

 Proven consistency and loyalty to growth within on corporation

Management Experience

 Created and coordinated employee teams whom under my supervision executed successful events

 Fashioned the standard for interdenominational weekly service used by royal Caribbean International

 Proposed business solutions to maximize the efficiency of various interdependent teams

Marketing Experience

 Attained training in public relations writing, communications, and media relations.

 Promoted events and programs to generate new membership and participation.

 Assisted in writing, organizing, and distributing press packets and news releases.

 Projected advertising budgets and maintained financial records.

 Solicited advertisements from local businesses to support non-profit organizations.

 Interacted with consumers while handling purchases, complaints, and special requests.

Skills

 Trilingual – English, French, and Twi (Ghanaian dialect)

 12 years entertainment and choreography experience

 Effective planning and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and

 Strong team player with the capability to direct and lead others to produce desired results

 Experienced through various training in coaching and leadership training

 Strong ability in developing corporate documentation

 Ability to learn quickly and work independently

 Project and team management

 Effective verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to deliver valuable presentations

 Experienced with application programs such as Excel, Access, PowerPoint

Highlights of Professional Skills and Accomplishments

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Miami, FL. USA 2001 to present

Positions held:

Traveling Revenue Director

 Activities and Entertainment Director

 Cruise Staff

 Social Host

Tasks and Responsibilities:

 Key component in the successful achievement of attaining and surpassing new revenue targets for RCCL

 Supporting the Royal Caribbean customer development process

 Training and development of activities and entertainment staff

 Organized and lead workshops which assisted in the development of quality customer service

 Develop cruise ship itinerary and documentation

 Developed execution plans and teams for cruise activities

 Coordinated events up to and exceeding 2000 guests such as weddings, vow renewals, bridge tours…etc

 Personally catering to the needs of celebrities, captains reception and high valued clients

 Emergency Contact Counselor: Liaison between patient, staff, and on and off board family members

 Developed questionnaires and evaluation packages for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line to support feed back initiatives

 Proposed business solutions to maximize operational efficiency of teams for Royal Caribbean

 Developed documentation as required to assist in effective communication between departments

Event Planning – Independent Consultant

Toronto and Montreal

 Negotiation of venue and suppliers for golf tournaments, sporting events, camps, concerts festivals

 Coordination of AV, and staging needs

 Creation of marketing materials and fulfillment

 Event day logistics including load in and out

 Co-ordination of staff and/or volunteers

 Assistance in all marketing and promotion such as ad buying and creation of advertising pieces

 Wedding planner and event coordinator

 Conference management, trade shows, gala dinners, corporate, celebrity, and fund-raising events

Education D.E.C in Social Science Dawson College, Montreal, PQ.

ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING / WORKSHOPS

Building Effective Business Relationships

Coaching to Improve Performance

Writing and Conducting Performance Appraisals

Keys to Integrity

Managing Change

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Communication Counts

Getting Results Through Others

Correcting Performance Problems

Building Great Teams

Making Great Business Decisions

Time Management to Reduce Stress

Creating a Win-Win Workplace

GOLD Train-the-Trainer

Managing Your Business Performance

Volunteer Experience

 Mentor & volunteer at Ville Marie Ann Home

 Assistant caregiver to the blind & mentally challenged children

 YMCA Dance instructor

Activities and Interests

 Dance instructor for Soul Impact Productions

 Choreographer & Performer of Envy Dance ensemble

 Writing

 Traveling

References available upon request

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