         MARKETING AND SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR       Summary    Detail oriented, organized and personable Event Coordinator relocating from the West Coast. In depth understanding of the value of planning and confirming details of events to ensure success. Brings over 6 years of experience and lessons learned to ensure all elements of an event come together smoothly.       Core Qualifications          Vendor and subcontractor negotiations/relations   Combination of big picture thinking and attention to detail  Relationship building       Prioritization  Clear communications with all parties  Time line of required actions for successful event             Skills        Desktop Publishing Software: Microsoft Office Suite  Tech savvy and able to learn new software quickly and efficiently        Experience     01/2010   to   Current     Marketing and Special Events Coordinator    Company Name   －   City  ,   State       Plan and manage weekend seminars, social retreats, fundraisers and gala dinners from concept to completion.    Design all marketing materials, brochures and fliers for conferences and events.  Developed marketing strategy based on knowledge of establishment objectives and market characteristics.  Maintain and update company website on a daily basis.         08/2009   to   12/2009     Special Events and Public Relations Intern    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Worked on media planning and corporate budget management.   Created and maintained the company's calendar of events.  Communicated with many vendors and publications on PR events  Assisted in planning retail and wholesale events nationwide.         05/2009   to   08/2009     Bronx and Central Park Zoo Special Events Intern    Company Name   －   City  ,   State       Shadowed Special Event Coordinator on multiple special events such as the Annual Gala and Corporate Outings.    Assisted event sales manager in walk-throughs and day-of-event logistics.         11/2007   to   02/2008     Public Relations Intern    Company Name   －   City  ,   State       Expanded website traffic through implementation of public relations support.    Contacted potential clients through internet blogging.  Represented and promoted the company to potential clients at media related event.         09/2006   to   06/2009     Assistant Manager    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Pitched creative and original ideas to clients on a regular basis for potential events.  Met customers needs in a fast paced environment to maintain positive client relationship.  Designed and built samples for events and arrangements for sale.          Education     2009     BBA  :   Fashion Marketing and Special Events    LIM College   －   City  ,   State      GPA: 3.74 Magna Cum Laude Sigma Beta Delta International Honors Society Member     