Erika Gunter, MS
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Credentials
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Certified Interior Designer
Temple UniversityMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
LinkedIn Marketing Strategy
LinkedInApr, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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AL DÍA News Media
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Logistics Coordinator
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Mar 2022 - Present
• Vendor sourcing and negotiation• Responsible for all back-stage coordination of events• Oversee and execute internal and external events with an emphasis on detail• Manage many aspects of events and programs including but not limited to project planning, event concepts/logistics, budgets, communications, production, site planning, vendor management, event staffing, run of show programs, event speakers, creative problem-solving, analysis, and reporting, and flawless execution day of the event• Responsible for all elements of event preparations including, but not limited to, venue research & coordination, logistics, F&B coordination, budget tracking, communications, managing hotel rooming lists and coordinating onsite details with vendors• Liaison with other internal departments to coordinate the events• Compiles estimated cost models, submits budgets, tracks budget statistics, and prepares management reports• Prepare timelines and ensure adherence• Ensures compliance with all insurance, legal, health and safety obligations• Manage BEO’s internally and with venues for external events• Customizes and plans event menus and catering services, ensuring the highest quality deliverable while being cost conscious
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The Event Parlor
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United States
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Events Services
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Director Of Events & Operations
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Aug 2016 - Present
• Design, plan, and coordinate private events.• Manage logistics for conferences; media planning, social networks, budgeting, travel accommodations, and more.• Provide budgeting assistance to all clients.• Develop branding and marketing tactics for The Event Parlor; measuring numbers, success, and insights for successful campaigns.• Build solid social media awareness with quality photos, videos, and reviews.• Responsible for bookkeeping.• Built, maintain, update SEO, and self-published the company’s website.• Instilled confidentiality agreements for clients upon request.• Team management, recruitment, and leadership.• Responsible for locating venues, contingent upon client needs.• Specialize in custom stationery for each event with knowledge and use of Photoshop, and Canva.• Responsible for booking and outsourcing vendors with the use of company's Rolodex.
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Freelance
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Egypt
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Support Coordinator (Virtual Events)
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Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
Respond to technical support requests via telephone and email, based on specific project needs and requirements.Serve as the virtual host for web conference programs.Manage quality control of the web platform, as well as adherence to all standard operating procedures.Assist with event functions, including pre-and post-event reporting.Maintain registration database, as well as event support inbox.Maintain a detailed call logs and post-event reports.Clients participating in the virtual events are most commonly Pharmaceutical organizations.
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Hilco Redevelopment Partners
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant
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Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
• Worked closely with community leaders.• Produced successful community related events on behalf of the organization.• Maintained, updated, and calendars for two high level executives and the CEO as needed. • Liaison between internal employees and executives.• Participated in development projects.• Balanced and maintained office expenses.• Created public presentations for virtual and in person meetings and announcements.• Created team building activities and workbook for entire Philadelphia market for the organization.
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Community College of Philadelphia
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Event Coordinator
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May 2018 - Sep 2020
• Plan and implement marketing activities and events to increase the awareness of the College. (i.e. coordinate tabling appearances at festivals around the city of Philadelphia, coordinate resource fairs within the surrounding community, etc.)• Plan, coordinate, and assist the Coordinator, Special Events & Community Relations in special events sponsored by the College.• Schedule, coordinate and provide on-site management assistance for facility use and events.• Recommend and develop strategies for special events, programs and services to support and position the College’s branding in the community.• Write and prepare memos, correspondence and other related documents.• Implement quality control measures for all tasks and responsibilities related to the position.• Act as main person of contact when lead coordinator is unavailable or out of office.• Utilize Resource 25 & 25 Live for space holdings and bookings.• Develop plans for new events and marketing tactics.• Maintain college relationships with vendors used for sponsored events.• Organize, structure, and plan the annual Gala.
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Event Planning Lead Assistant
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Feb 2014 - May 2019
• Started as an intern in 2014.• Became Katrina Gilbert’s lead assistant towards the end of 2014.• Became a key holder of Gilbert’s event space, Petite Féte in 2016.• Support the overall process of operations and organization.• Assist with client consultations and logistics.• Manage all inventory.• Managed a full staff; FOH and BOH.• Drafted blog posts for the Katrina Gilbert Weddings & Events blog.• Social media management for Katrina Gilbert Events.• Manage set up and break down of weddings and events.• Introduced new clients to the event facility, generating sales.
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Saint Joseph's University
Master of Science - MS, Organizational Leadership -
2009 - 2013
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication/Media Studies
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