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Latonya Hughes is a seasoned event professional with 20+ years of experience in event planning, management, and execution. She has a strong background in customer service, market research, and social media, with expertise in Microsoft Office and non-profit development. Hughes has held various roles, including Business Manager/Certified Event Planner at Just For You Events & Design and Program Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator at Interfaith Outreach Home.

Experience

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Administrative Support Team member
      • Feb 2014 - Present

      Facilitate the interview process, including execution of all new hire paperwork; Assist the Human Resources Manager as liaison for store associates and executives; Coordinate distribution of all incoming communications; Balance vault and perform other cash function on daily basis; Operational administrative tasks such as maintain store supplies, process supply orders; and maintain phone lists and associates information binders; and Organization of store’s Executive Office, and other administrative duties depending on day-to-day operations.

    • STAR Selling Ambassador
      • Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

      Addressed and corrected sales staff communication issues in a tactful and effective manner; Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints; Welcomed and engaged Temporary Holiday Associates. Assisted Store Managers resolve staffing issues; Directed Associates in recovery, replenishment and fill-in of sells floor inventory; assisted customers with purchases; opened and closed sales register.

  • Just For You Events & Design
    • Greater Atlanta Area
    • Business Manager/Certified Event Planner
      • Mar 2004 - Present
      • Greater Atlanta Area

      Plan and execute celebrations and meetings; Create timelines and agendas; Negotiate contracts with vendors; Develop and monitor budgets; Act as liaison between clients and vendors; and Identify avenues to expand services and clientele.

    • Source Research Specialist
      • Apr 2005 - Oct 2013
      • Norcross, GA

      Establish and maintain relationships with construction industry professionals to gain information on industry design projects; Research project leads and develop new sources of project leads through cold-calling techniques; Collaborate with stakeholders and internal partners to problem solve data...

    • Program Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator
      • Apr 2001 - Sep 2004
      • Norcross, GA

      Provided confidential administrative support to staff and Board of Directors; Researched potential funding sources; Monitored contracts and grants; Recruited, interviewed, trained and supervised volunteers; Established and maintained relationships with community and government leaders; Developed ...

Education

  • 1994 - 1999
    Morris Brown College
  • Georgia Perimeter College

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