Marketing Assistant

• Dec 2015 - Present

Event Executive

• Nov 2013 - Dec 2015

Work Function• Coordinate details of events such as conferences, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, charity events, surprise parties, trade shows, sales meetings, business meetings, employee appreciation events.• Calculate budgets and ensure they are adhered to.• Book talent, including musicians, bands, and disc jockeys.• Select chefs or catering companies to prepare food for event.• Visit venue to plan layout of seating and decorations.• Schedule speakers, vendors, and participants.• Coordinate and monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met.• Initiates, coordinates and/or participates in all efforts to publicize event.• Edit and design promotional materials.• Prepare presentations. • Hire staff to manage the event, including bouncers and security personnel.• Manage correspondence.• Coordinate event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support and pre- and post-event evaluations.• Keep inventory of backdrops, projectors, computers, and other display materials.

Corporate Communication Specialist

• Apr 2010 - Oct 2013

Customer Service• Assist seafarers, their families and clients on their concerns about the company, its programs and services.• Answers queries and complains through email, social media, website, telephones and personal communication.Public Relations• Responsible in ensuring that corporate brand is properly manifested in all company activities and promotional materials and advertisements.• Writes articles for newsletters, website, announcements, and posters• Develop innovative and creative promotional materials• Manage company’s social networking sites as a tool for Marketing• Manage annual activity plans to ensure that projects are initiated and completed on time.Event Management• Responsible in coordinating and negotiating with target suppliers and account managers• Plans, coordinates and executes events like private meetings, workshops, seminar, parties, and corporate events.• Manages all sorts of event operations from budget to facility selection, contracting, pricing, transportation, accommodation, food and beverage selection, and audio/visual arrangement.