Clarisse Afouh Ban
Dubai
Summary
Energetic Event Manager with 5-year successful career in planning, coordinating and executing varied events, such as galas, weddings, social events and anniversaries. Creative event organizer with success in planning and executing small to large weddings from start to finish while maintaining highest levels of client satisfaction. I have successfully planned 30 events with over 200 persons in attendance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Bella Events
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Coordinated with kitchen or catering staff on delivery, timing and service style of food.
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
Event Planner
St Helen's Events
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Transport And Logistics Management
Higher Institute of Transport And Logistics
Bamenda, Cameroon12.2018
General Certificate of Education, Advance Level - Arts
Our Lady of Lourdes College
Bamenda, Cameroon07.2016
General Certificate of Education - Arts
Our Lady of Lourdes College
Bamenda, Cameroon07.2013
Skills
- Event Sales
- Promotional Advertising
- Catering Coordination
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Menu Planning
- Venue Selection
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Planned over 6 events in 2023.
- Negotiated with vendors to obtain cost-effective services, saving clients average of $1200.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Traveling, reading, board games
I love traveling , reading, organizing and playing board games. These activities help me to be calm and productive
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Event Manager
Bella Events
10.2021 - 09.2023
Event Planner
St Helen's Events
11.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Transport And Logistics Management
Higher Institute of Transport And Logistics
General Certificate of Education, Advance Level - Arts
Our Lady of Lourdes College
General Certificate of Education - Arts
Our Lady of Lourdes College
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