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How to Format an Event Manager Resume
As an event planner you can use any of the three resume formats depending on your employment history. All three formats would enable you to showcase your successful event planning experience. However, we strongly recommend you use a functional resume or combination resume if you plan on leaving a self-employed type business in favor of joining an established event management business.
For example, these two candidates share the same length of experience, but one applicant is closing a privately owned business for financial reasons. This candidate wrote a functional resume to demonstrate their skills and accomplishments based on their achievements and business relationships.
1. Candidate A — Combination or Chronological Resume
Event Planning Manager — Wedding Planner
- 9 years of experience
- 3 years at this job
- BS Hospitality
Work Experience
- Create an exclusive list of vendors, venues, caterers, photographers and musicians to establish a one-stop boutique planning service.
- Manage a team of three event planners and seven assistants to maintain business and client relationships.
- Develop meaningful client relationships to help establish and execute an event vision board.
- Provide day-of event management and customer service to ensure minimal stress and disruption to the clients’ celebrations.
2. Candidate B — Functional
Event Planning Manager — Wedding Planner
- 4 years of experience
- 8 months at this job
- BS Business Management
Professional Skills
Event Management
- Provided clients exclusive contracts and discounts for desirable venues, catering groups and entertainment talent within the greater Houston area.
- Offered boutique wedding planning services related to event themes, decorations and music related to the client’s vision.
- Worked with a team of three to plan schedules, negotiate contracts and meet deadlines to ensure timely delivery of deposits and booking confirmations.
Client Support
- Arranged regular meetings with clients to reach timely decisions and meet wedding deadlines.
- Accompanied clients on tours of prospective venues, and tasting from caterers and bartending services to ensure the team met the overall vision.
- Assisted clients in finding third-party vendors such as photographers, videographers and DJs.
- Provided day-of event management and customer support to ensure minimal stress to the client.
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Candidate Info
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Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Partner Manager / Event Manager
- Strategically supported channel and alliance partnerships for Dentrix Enterprise
- Increased revenue by 45% quarter over quarter within channel partner ecosystem
- Created new marketing strategies with the goal of generating new opportunities for sales team
- Organized all partner and client events such as dinners and social events for relationship building
- Developed long-term business plan for each partner with the goal of generating revenue and pipeline
Candidate Info
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Event Management
Event Manager I
Managed events up to 2,000 guests and ensured the execution of services including but not limited to public/guest safety, cleanliness of facility, room set-up, power distribution, lighting, and air temperature.
- Led site visits and pre-event meetings with clients to discuss the flow and overview of the event and identify any areas of concern.
- Synchronized all necessary departments to ensure all set ups and activities were executed in a timely manner.
- Processed post-event summaries, invoices, and critiqued execution of event for general client service satisfaction.
- Developed reports for Risk Management in the event of patron accidents.
- Collaborated with the Group Sales Department in actively selling the venue to prospective clients by attending networking functions, conducting site visits, and creating initial proposals.
Candidate Info
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Graphic Design & Digital Media
Lead Bartender/ Event Manager
- Recognized as the highest-grossing bartender on staff for five years straight.
- Organized and financed over 50 highly successful live music events.
- Managed social media strategy, branding and street teams to ensure event attendance.
- Designed event flyers, digital banners and menus.
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High School Diploma
Event Manager
- Supervised day to day warehouse activities relating to successful events.
- Promoted and sold vendor products in a manner that positively reflected Costco.
- Hire, train, schedule and coach all staff. Conducted performance appraisals, and provided disciplinary action.
- Modeled and provided excellent customer service to ensure that member service was maintained at all times.
- Collaborated with management and staff to preserve Costco partnerships.
- Participating in marketing strategy of products with the intent of improving sales through product promotion.
Candidate Info
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Arts
Business Management
Event Manager
- Managing trade shows, conventions, galas, religious services, small meetings, sporting events, and banquets - an average of 10 events per month, ranging from 1,000 to 100,000 sq.ft. of meeting/exhibit space, $200 to $45,000 in revenue, and 5 to 9,000 attendees
- Managing events with high-profile political figures and entertainers
- Utilizing knowledge of crowd control techniques and fire/safety regulations
- Acting as main liaison between client and all necessary parties, from beginning site tours to post-event meetings
- Coordinating event needs with building departments, exclusive providers, and outside contractors
- Developing staffing plans for events and assisting in supervising the building staff during the event
- Routinely serving as Manager on Duty
- Preparing event settlements at the conclusion of each event
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Sociology
Event Manager
- Forecast group sleeping rooms and make projections on how much revenue the event will produce
- Manage group room blocks and meeting space for average to large-sized groups
- Participate in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary
- Prepare all event documentation (including diagrams and event orders) and coordinate with Sales, property departments and customer to ensure high level of service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phase
- Ensure billing accuracy and conduct bill reviews with clients prior to processing the final bill
- Responsible for $3.019 million in sleeping room and function revenue, to date
- Will be responsible for projected revenue of $1.27 million in “definite” groups booked thus far
- Planned and executed 24 weddings to date
- Executed 284 corporate and social events to date
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Tourism And Travel: Minors
Event Management
Event Manager
- Host special events for clients providing exception guest service by ensuring all events are ready for guest arrival through weekly BEO meetings and making sure clients are enjoying their experience
- Manage a staff of event hosts and servers for events while assisting operation managers in daily tasks
- Oversee set up and execution of all events
- Increase event sales during events by extending on food, beverage and entertainment
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Overall
Assistant Event Manager
- Manage a team of 40+ staff for on and off premise and special events for Georgia for key Diageo brands.
- Gain knowledge of event market to ensure proper staffing and regular evaluation
- Handle POS coordination and warehouse management for all local activity.
- Build relationships with on and off premise account owners and managers to grow Diageo brands.
- Pull reports for Diageo clients and in house team to show sales numbers and growth.
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Management
Catering & Event Manager
- Organize and secure local catering business from new and recurring clients.
- Prepare and present plans to oversee the administrative processes associated with the pre-event and post-event phases of the occasion. Present final project reports to managers.
- Manage the catering department to ensure the team remains within the budget, and maximizes all revenue opportunities.
Event Manager Resume Success Stories
Event Manager Resume FAQ
How do you put an event plan on a resume?
You can describe a single event plan the same way you would describe a typical job on a resume. For example, you could format a fundraising event plan the following way:
Event Coordinator, Hospital Fundraising Event
May 2021 - August 2021
- Provided a venue, food, beverage and auction prizes on a budget of $40k.
- Established strong lines of communication with the nonprofit hospital and four fundraising subcommittees to accurately execute a theme and vision.
- Managed a guest list and accomplished an 83% invitation acceptance rate.
- The event and auction resulted in a donation amount of $430k.
You can further support the information on your resume by providing an event portfolio with images of the vision boards, invitations and final events.
How do I describe my event planning skills on my resume?
We’ll provide a list of practical event planning skills below, but there are multiple methods to describe your event planning skills:
- Resume objective: This opening statement is your first chance to impress a hiring manager professionally by showcasing your top two to three skills that demonstrate your event knowledge or experience.
- Skills section: If you’re writing a hybrid or chronological resume, list up to 10 skills you haven't mentioned in your objective statement or work history. If you’re writing a functional resume, your document must include multiple skills sections, each one following a different formatting style and objective.
- Work history: Your former work experience is the most strategic place to describe your event planning skills. You can break down various tasks and accomplishments related to budget management, venue selection, contract negotiation or catering management under each event role.
What are event planner skills?
Event planner skills can vary from technical skills related to event management knowledge to soft skills related to communication and teamwork. Your resume can include the following event planning skills:
- Event management
- Organizational software
- Venue connections and exclusive partnerships
- On-site event coordination
- Budget management
- Catering connections
- Collaborative skills
- Communication skills
- Team management
- Outsourcing management skils
