Kelechi
Nwaigbo

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About me

Event Planning & Coordinator, Marketing and Operations Expert and a Project Management Prospective Specialist with over 5 years of Proven Experience in event development, management and marketing. Self-motivated, passionate, and upbeat with a can-do attitude, with a track record of ensuring the flawless functioning of each event hosted through excellent 1st– 4th tier task prioritization methods. Highly adaptable, impeccable management acumen, strong empathy & social skills, good time management with the ability to identify customer needs, and client requirements and positive projection of the company's brand - image, products and services. Keen to make a significant contribution to my work environment as a dependable and efficient employee being resourceful to the organization and affable towards my colleagues. Experienced in budget management and hosting annual conferences, wedding receptions, burial ceremonies and birthday parties. Received top scores in customer happiness (over 90%)

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Work experience

FastBull

November 2023 – Current time

Job title

Event Coordinator

Work experience & achievements

• Organized and planned various activities, came up with and set up activity schemes, and executed the content. For example: exhibitions, conferences, press conferences, parties, etc. • Connected with suppliers in the early stage of the activity; such as selecting suitable venues, coordinating on-site construction and layout, arranging personnel, reporting the activity, etc. • Responsible for promoting and implementing each offline activity, coordinated and managed (material preparation, site management, site execution, etc.). • Understand internet marketing, good at promoting activities through different online and offline channels; and control the promotion rhythm, etc. • Accurately understand the needs of the company or customers • Collected customer feedback, summarize reports, and submit them to superiors. • Supervised and maintained the equipment and facilities on-site to ensure normal use and maintain the normal operation of the activity;

EventbyKenpsurf

September 2021 – November 2023

Job title

Event Planner

Work experience & achievements

• Established the purpose and scope of the event • Created a budget and timeline for the event • Sourced and booked venues, vendors, and suppliers • Created an event schedule and floor plan • Coordinated with all vendors and suppliers involved in the event • Managed all logistics and on-site operations on the day of the event • Evaluated the event and made recommendations for future events.

Lovebugs Company

January 2021 – September 2021

Job title

Event planning and coordination

Work experience & achievements

MPANY • Developed, organized, planned and promoted a range of large-scale events. • Created promotional material for the event & distributed it to the target audience. • Successfully reduced event planning time by 35% through new partnerships with reliable vendors. • Created promotional material for the event & distributed it to the target audience. • Liaised with the team to arrange security and advised vendors on health and safety issues. • Planned and coordinated all registrations and hotel accommodations to ensure the smooth execution of event activities

Atmospheric Events

June 2020 – December 2020

Job title

Event and Strategy Manager

Work experience & achievements

• Developed and implemented a new social media strategy. • Handled post-event reports. • Researched and updated the team on the trends in the event industry. • Communicated with vendors, officials and staff to retain customer loyalty and ensured successful organization of events. • Successfully assisted the team in growing revenue, by 45% by securing cost-effective contracts and sourcing potential vendors. • Managed and oversaw the social media content. • Brainstormed and implemented event plans and concepts

Ducaksevents

August 2017 – March 2020

Job title

Event planning and coordination

Work experience & achievements

• Liaised and negotiated with suppliers such as florists and external caterers • Reviewed and sourced the locations where the events are to be held. • Coordinated and successfully organized a wide variety of events including conferences, meetings, weddings, burial ceremonies and birthday parties. • Managed and coordinated 50+ events within three years, achieving on-time and under-budget execution with over 90% client satisfaction • Increased sales revenue by 80% within three years • Developed a complete understanding of the requirements for every event • Researched vendors and made selections based on their creativity, quality, and cost • Booked venues, scheduled guests, drafted and finalised contracts, and locked down day-of logistics • Developed content for event materials and worked with a graphic designer to produce • Handled day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, BEO reviews, vendor monitoring, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attend

Education

University of Nigeria Nsukka

Graduation year: 2019

Level of study

Bachelor

Major / Field of study

Arts Education - (Cultural and Creative Arts)

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