Marika Guyton
Special Events Coordinating and Planning at AboutU4U, LLC- Claim this Profile
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DeAnne Connolly Graham
Marika is very creative and organized in her work as a marketing manager and event planner. I've had the pleasure of working with her in both capacities and was impressed with her efficiency and attention to detail. I would recommend her without hesitation for anyone looking to promote their business. She's also a joy to work with!
Amber Gapinski
Marika Guyton has incredible skills and her joyful style embellishes any atmosphere. Marika is trustworthy, a person of integrity and excellence. With a direct head for business savvy and a winning personality, she is sure to make your event a spectacular one. Her knowledge of resources, networking and ability to work while maintaining budget guidelines and time constraints have impressed me and are sure to impress anyone who contracts her services.
DeAnne Connolly Graham
Marika is very creative and organized in her work as a marketing manager and event planner. I've had the pleasure of working with her in both capacities and was impressed with her efficiency and attention to detail. I would recommend her without hesitation for anyone looking to promote their business. She's also a joy to work with!
Amber Gapinski
Marika Guyton has incredible skills and her joyful style embellishes any atmosphere. Marika is trustworthy, a person of integrity and excellence. With a direct head for business savvy and a winning personality, she is sure to make your event a spectacular one. Her knowledge of resources, networking and ability to work while maintaining budget guidelines and time constraints have impressed me and are sure to impress anyone who contracts her services.
DeAnne Connolly Graham
Marika is very creative and organized in her work as a marketing manager and event planner. I've had the pleasure of working with her in both capacities and was impressed with her efficiency and attention to detail. I would recommend her without hesitation for anyone looking to promote their business. She's also a joy to work with!
Amber Gapinski
Marika Guyton has incredible skills and her joyful style embellishes any atmosphere. Marika is trustworthy, a person of integrity and excellence. With a direct head for business savvy and a winning personality, she is sure to make your event a spectacular one. Her knowledge of resources, networking and ability to work while maintaining budget guidelines and time constraints have impressed me and are sure to impress anyone who contracts her services.
DeAnne Connolly Graham
Marika is very creative and organized in her work as a marketing manager and event planner. I've had the pleasure of working with her in both capacities and was impressed with her efficiency and attention to detail. I would recommend her without hesitation for anyone looking to promote their business. She's also a joy to work with!
Amber Gapinski
Marika Guyton has incredible skills and her joyful style embellishes any atmosphere. Marika is trustworthy, a person of integrity and excellence. With a direct head for business savvy and a winning personality, she is sure to make your event a spectacular one. Her knowledge of resources, networking and ability to work while maintaining budget guidelines and time constraints have impressed me and are sure to impress anyone who contracts her services.
Experience
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Special Events Coordinating and Planning
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Mar 2008 - Present
Develop, plan, coordinate, and execute special, social, business, and educational events: • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014, Marketing Director, Community Enhancement Collaboration, Inc.(CEC) grass roots non-profit organization in Washington Park community of Hollywood, Fl - Taste of Washington Park College and Health Fair - CEC Back to School Event - Volunteer and Partners Award Gala - Thanksgiving Luncheon - Christmas in Washington Park - Martin Luther King Day Volunteer and Clean Up our Neighborhood • July 2013, Williams-Perkins Family Reunion • Jun 6, 2013, Event Promoter, Life and Favor Concert sponsored by First Baptist Church Cathedral featuring Jon P Kee, Greensboro, NC • Aug 2012 - Aug 2013, Volunteer Event Coordinator, American Cancer Society, Relay for Hollywood, raised over $40,000. This community driven event with 140 participants, 45 teams, (each consist of 10-15 participants) City Officials, Downtown Hollywood small business and City of Hollywood employees, residents in support. • Feb 2012 - Nov 2012, Women in Jazz South Florida Fundraisers • May 2012, Taste of Haiti Culinary Event • Nov 2011 - Aug 2012 Joy and Alfred Simmons Wedding in Exuma, Nassau • Jan - Nov, 2011 Party with a Purpose monthly fundraiser event for nonprofit organizations . Collaborate through Hollywood Gazette and Dave & Buster's. • Jan - Nov, 2011Technical Career Network (TCE) Network Meet Up, once a month • Jan - Dec, 2011 South Broward Learning Ctr (SBLC) Yard Sale & Fish Fry Fundraiser • April, 2011 Community Enhancement Collaboration (CEC) Volunteer and Partner Award Fundraiser • May, 2011, 2012 Women's Power Caucus • May, 2011 Midtown Jazz Mingler, FtLaudGras • June, 2011Promotions for The Big Easy Bar & Grille • Sept, 2011, 2012, 2013 Mulcare Skin Care & Beauty Extravaganza • Oct, 2011 Heavenly Voices, Gospel Competition Show less
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GHCC
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United States
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Restaurants
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Special Events
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2008 - 2009
Plan and Coordinate Annual Golf Event and Expo Alfresco Plan and Coordinate Annual Golf Event and Expo Alfresco
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Women in Distress
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Americorps Member
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2007 - 2008
Coordinate; Speakers Bureau events Educational presentations Facilitate the first "Legal Brainstorming Sessions" which brought together WID Staff, volunteers and legal attorneys together to explore ideas for increasing volunteer involvement and ensuring that participants receive the legal assistance that needed. Human Trafficking Awareness Coordinate; Speakers Bureau events Educational presentations Facilitate the first "Legal Brainstorming Sessions" which brought together WID Staff, volunteers and legal attorneys together to explore ideas for increasing volunteer involvement and ensuring that participants receive the legal assistance that needed. Human Trafficking Awareness
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Community Relations
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Nov 2005 - Mar 2007
Developed marketing and public relations srategies and promoted awareness of the corporation within surronding communities. Partnered with many non-profit organizations including Women in Distress of Broward County, United Way, Broward Caribbean Carnival Organization, Kids in Distress, American Lung Associations of Broward County, Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce, and Achievement and Rehabilitation Center of Broward. Developed marketing and public relations srategies and promoted awareness of the corporation within surronding communities. Partnered with many non-profit organizations including Women in Distress of Broward County, United Way, Broward Caribbean Carnival Organization, Kids in Distress, American Lung Associations of Broward County, Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce, and Achievement and Rehabilitation Center of Broward.
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Education
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Leadership Hollywood Class XXXIII
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University of Phoenix, Ft. Lauderdale
BS, Business Marketing Administration