EVENT MANAGER
I’ve been everywhere…
Passionate event manager seeks a team to grow with.
It is hard to explain all the details of events that I have produced, able to see the end and work from there. My passion is creating an event that people want to attend. Something magical that they will remember and share with friends. My gift is finding that special something that turns heads and raises eyebrows. It is always different, based on the desired attendee. When I notice something that needs to be done, I do it. I am a social butterfly with an eye on everything, noticing and responding to the slightest gesture.
Summary of TASKS performed….
| · Design multi-dimensional budgets
· Embrace complicated, demanding events · Create floor plans specific to venue and event · Detailed plans · Time & task management apps · Share tasks simply and efficiently · Budget software and strict adherence · Manage security, ticket sales and egress · On-Site management for all aspects of event · Unique theme, sound and lighting created · Follow-Up interviews · Branding & promotions affordably achieve |
· Recognize mutually beneficial situations
· Detailed contracts created · Legal and logistical requirements met · Aggressively sell booths to appropriate vendors · Organize catering and dietary requirements · Arrange perfect entertainment · Fashion shows & speakers booked, arranged and made happy · Engaged media for free publicity with celebrity hosts · Detailed agendas created for each event service area
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In the Hall (Trade Shows, Festivals)
LIFE EXPERIENCE EVENTS & PUBLISHING, Inc.
2001 – 2007
Developed and hosted dozens of bridal shows, kids’ events and health fairs supported by hundreds of niche’ market publications. Hosted enjoyable successful, well-attended events, achieved 75% retention. Independently produced 12 annual & bi-annual events in 5 years with between 30 and 100 vendors in each event.
Venues- Canton Trade Days, Harvey Hall, Tyler Rose Garden, Emerald Gardens, Hilton Hotels.
Promotions – Designed and distributed compelling niche’ market magazines and materials to fund and promote events.
Events included Bride & Beyond, Kid Talk, Life Experience Health Fair, Butterfly Bridal Show
On the Stage (Concerts & Music Festivals)
CROSSROADS MUSIC COMPANY- NON PROFIT
2008-2010
Established non-profit status for an under-utilized local resource, raised funds, managed artists, developed marketing plan and collaborated with community.
City of Winnsboro, TX – Shane Shepard- Community Development Director
WINNSBORO WOODSTOCK 3-DAY FESTIVAL
2005
Increased the prosperity of Winnsboro Texas and create jobs through the arts through a 3-day outdoor festival.
Winnsboro Center for the Arts, Winnsboro, TX – Shane Shepherd – Main Street Manager.
SUNNY SIDE PROMOTIONS
2009 – 2011
Developed Piney Woods Live art magazine to promote and support events at Crossroads and the artists surrounding Winnsboro and throughout the northern part of East Texas. Printed and distributed over 200,000 per year.
FESTIVAL ON THE SQUARE
2005
1-day music festival in downtown Tyler with rides, kids area and vendors, Served on multiple committees
Tyler Main Street Organization, Tyler Texas
Festival on the Square – Flag picture
For the Kids (Adoption Recruitment & Photography Events)
EAST TEXAS HEART GALLERY
2005 – 2009
Established a 501C3 to find homes for orphans living in foster care who were over 8 or in a minority or sibling group utilizing heartfelt portraits at unique recruitment events and art shows in malls, churches and city state and federal buildings. Over 250 children were photographed and families were selected for ore that half.
Volunteering (Grants & Fundraising)
Having helped other non-profits start their 501C3 paperwork by assisting in the formations of their board and bylaws allowed me a better understanding of what is necessary to be legal and what the funders are looking for in regards to operational time and fundraising time. I learned about financial reporting and government requirements.
On the Trail (Equestrian & Group Events)
THE CARAVAN JOURNEY & FILM
2014 – 2015
Scout, event and route manager, found safe passage and lodging for dozens of horses, people and vehicles in a day’s notice along a 2,500-mile Transcontinental horse-drawn journey through the southern-most states. Factored and documented infrastructure requirements, route alternatives, lodging amenities, obstacles, elements, aesthetics, comfort of horse and human in a detailed itinerary. Coordinated interviews, negotiated contracts and fielded concerns. Upon completion hosted and promoted movie premiers for a film that won 13 international awards as
EVENT HOST: Access Adventure, Michael Muir, Napa California
FILM MAKER: Catwalk Productions, LTD Douglas Munro CSC, Alberta, BC
CANDRIVE.ME
2013/2014
Beautifully executed educational and exciting carriage driving camps, utilizing Queens Land in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia in the style of “glamping” for 200 people in an 8-day carriage driving camp. Created itineraries, organized group and private lessons, scheduled daily excursions, assisted with horses and lessons, meals and lodging. Created and distributed media releases and social media blasts and published an article in a National driving magazine.
Ideal Harness, Inc. Invermere, B.C., Canada- Gerard Paagman- President
IDEAL HARNESS
2013
Raised awareness about the benefits of leather harness, sold full sets of harness through use of chariot races, driving in competition and driving other people’s horses.
Ideal Harness, Inc. British Columbia, Canada
– Gerard Paagman
ACCESS ADVENTURE
2012-PRESENT
Raised awareness of therapeutic carriage driving, increased efficiency, enabled organization to receive grants, prepared Michael Muir for training.
Access Adventure, Suisun, CA – Michael Muir, Paraplegic with M.S. training for the 2017 Olympics.
DALLAS SURREY SERVICE
1990 – 2008
Learned about customer service and concierge services by providing quality horse drawn carriage adventures, working with tourist organizations, venues and hotels.
Southwest Regional Pairs Driving Champion, Charles T. Smith
BELLA OAKS SUMMER CAMP & EVENTS
2011-2013
Created daily and monthly agendas for equestrian camp & school, created website and flyers, marketing campaigns, welcomed campers, arranged contracts and safety documents, wrote curriculum and managed daily activities. Led an animal husbandry class for young teens, summer camps for all ages, vaulting classes and carriage driving lessons. Managed a traveling zoo.
Bella Oaks, Martinez, CA – Debbie Cacavo
On the Water (Private Events)
SAM’S PARTY BOAT CHARTERS
2018
Cruise director for elegant event cruise line fleet designed for 80 to 300 people for class reunions, weddings, family reunions, corporate parties, sight-seeing tours, party cruises, team-building and more.
Lewisville, Captain Chris Rousseau
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TAHOE CRUISES – MS DIXIE II – ARAMARK INC.
2017
Comfort specialist and drunk whisperer for a 5- Star Dinner Cruise on Lake Tahoe for 300 people in two seatings in 3 hours.
Olimpia Myslek- Zephyr Cove
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COMMODORE CRUISE LINES
2012 –2014)
Wine themed ships for special events; private, corporate and social events. Greeted guests, set-up bar, stocked bar, prepared classic and specialty drinks, shared knowledge of wines, kegs, set-up and tear-down event, decorated, served, managed cash, entertained guests, recognized needs in advance, (Acquired 5-star, white-glove training)
Captain Morgan Proescher, Commodore Cruises & Events
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On the Rail (Private Events)
KEY HOLIDAYS’ SIERRA SCENIC & RENO FUN TRAIN
2015
Comfort specialist and car attendant for 60 passengers from Party Train to Senior Tour in the scenic Sierra Mountains. 3-day event with 2 days of traveling, entertaining and coordinating drunk and wild groups.
Key Holidays: Jade Chapman (925) 239-0754
LA RAIL (SANTA BARBARA VINO TRAIN)
2015
Assisted family owned & operated train; Interviewed, photographed, met & greeted to add content to website and create effective press release; wrote complimentary article for publishing & distribution.
Conductor, Bill Hatrick
ARKANSAS-MISSOURI RAILROAD
2015
Assisted in preparation for on-board high-profile celebration of life for owner- guests included COO’s & CEO’s of many freight and passenger trains. Reviewed policies and procedures for management team;
Served: BNSF, AMTRAK, (ADD THE RAILWAYS) BNSF, etc
On the Catwalk (Group Tours & Community Events)
FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
1992-1994
Tours of Cattle Pens /Stockyards Station Recruited groups off the street to book all day activities with live auctions, meals and games, managed events, gave historical walking tours and carriage rides.
Lydia Brown, Fort Worth Stockyards, Stockyard Station – Administrator
On the Field – The Best Lessons
SOCCER COACH
2005-2008
Ages 3-18, always the funnest. Got the ball in the goal, got the young children to run in the right direction, have fun and work as a team.
Hawkins Texas
On the Street
DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT
1998
Objective – Decrease traffic.
Developed and implemented online map to show slowdowns updated through voice recognition software by Shadow Traffic helicopters, campaign panels, improved copy.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Micah Jones
Skills that Make it Possible…
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About Me
SUMMARIZE…
26 years in sales and customer service; 19 years in marketing, research and business development; 16 years in advertising; 12 years in publishing & event coordination and; 5 years in non-profit management.
I am a writer and avid outdoors person. I have published and been published. For me, writing requires regular infusions of excitement and socialization. I explore and seek knowledge. I do what I say and say what I mean. I do not offer to do things that I can’t accomplish with an impact.
This portfolio shows that I was afforded the luxury to follow my passion while raising a family. I enjoy providing a high level of personalized service to exceed the expectations of the client.
Perfect timing, warm smiles, attention to details.
Consummate Concierge. Most of my life I have been determining the needs of others before they know they have them.
If you have a job you need completed correctly and efficiently, give it to me.
Raised 2 lovely children, engaged, health & sports minded, have driven horse-drawn carriages for over 25 years, currently developing a non-profit to raise awareness about driving in the United States through social & main stream media.
I am extremely healthy and have a great can-do attitude. I have strength and stamina. I am an avid outdoors person and an animal enthusiast. I see the bright side of every person and the sunny side of every situation. I find joy in working for a cause and motivate others by example.
“Don’t give Denice an assignment you don’t want completed.” U.S. House of Representatives Candidate, Community Development Manager; City of Lancaster, Texas – Shane Shepard