Samantha Wong

Event Coordinator at Sandbox Events Inc
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Toronto Area, Canada, CA

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Coordinator
      • Jul 2023 - Present

    • Canada
    • Musicians
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Events Coordinator
      • Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

      - Promote and sell RCM event spaces to event clients, and coordinate site visits. - Assist in the completion and maintenance of event marketing materials. - Compile all event information in a timely fashion to complete an accurate and clear event proposal for each potential client. - Manage all communication between event client and the RCM in a timely and professional manner. - Participate in and coordinate all aspects of event planning for each event to ensure compliance with supplier contracts and RCM policies. - Act as the onsite contact for events, including coordinating deliveries, suppliers, event set up, facility preparedness, signage, client assistance and all planning and day of event requirements. - Assist and work with the RCM Facilities staff, catering staff, all delivery and décor staff and all departments where applicable, to ensure that the guest's needs and requirements are fulfilled, while protecting the integrity of the RCM academic and performance activities. - Provide timely event income reports, participate in annual facility use planning. - Liaise with facilities department to coordinate external clients’ space requirements with RCM academic space requirements. - Recording and maintaining accurate records for each event and potential sales contact. - Utilizing an application, EMS (Events Management System) to manage and schedule all events - Create and generate Event Itineraries, Operation reports, and Event Estimate drafts for all events - Assisting with the event billing, event reports and issuing thank-you letters following each event. Show less

    • Canada
    • Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Events and Marketing Coordinator
      • Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

      EVENTS - Plan and support multiple off-site trade shows and events, including booth design, product and finish selection, marketing communications, sponsorships, and sales meetings across North America - Assistance with establishing agendas, booking flights, hotel reservations and coordinating land transportation, showroom catering, sports events as well as dinner and event reservations as necessary - Coordinate with the IT department for set up for presentations/meetings: chairs, computer, projector etc Organize and manage budget for the gift program/inventory of events - Coordinate with various vendors for Allseating’s major events MARKETING - Monitor and maintain the functionality of Allseating’s Website (Literature Portal), ensuring all physical assets are up to date, in stock, and being re-stocked as needed - Create and oversee Sales Representatives’ budget - Manage all existing marketing programs, while assisting with the development of new initiatives - Deliver sales support tools such as request for proposals, events, custom outreach programs - Prepare various research studies such as trends, markets and events - Manage product launches; Create webinars, assemble launch kits, prepare product samples and print/digital assets (magazines) - Updating product information on company application and website RECEPTION/ADMINISTRATION - Answer and direct calls, managing system greetings and general office voicemail box - General clerical responsibilities of filing and managing incoming and outgoing mail - Arrange for couriers and supplies as needed Process and log invoices from Marketing Show less

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Event Services Associate
      • Dec 2018 - Oct 2020

      • Organizing and preparing setups for various meetings • Managing large volumes of catering requests for internal and external meetings • Scheduling events/meetings through the EMS (Event Management System) software • Handling clients’ requests and inquiries through phone calls, emails, and in person meetings • Organizing and preparing setups for various meetings • Managing large volumes of catering requests for internal and external meetings • Scheduling events/meetings through the EMS (Event Management System) software • Handling clients’ requests and inquiries through phone calls, emails, and in person meetings

    • Canada
    • Hospitality
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Banquet Server
      • Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Setting up for various events by arranging tables and décor placement according to the Banquet Event Forms (BEO) • Working closely and efficiently with team members to ensure successful and smooth delivery of all events • Maintaining a sanitary atmosphere for guests by thoroughly organizing and managing all work areas • Setting up for various events by arranging tables and décor placement according to the Banquet Event Forms (BEO) • Working closely and efficiently with team members to ensure successful and smooth delivery of all events • Maintaining a sanitary atmosphere for guests by thoroughly organizing and managing all work areas

    • Canada
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Special Events Intern
      • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

      • Interacted with a diverse group of clients, for different functions such as weddings, corporate functions, birthday parties, and various celebratory events • Consulted with clients and constructed BEO and floor plans, ensuring that their needs were met and accommodated • Handled inquiries through various online accounts, including but not limited to, Wedding Wire and Event Source, and other forms of communication such as phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings • Coordinated and managed event setup and teardown • Job shadowed servers at front of house • Completed client billing and other accounting procedures Show less

    • Canada
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Birthday Party Assistant
      • May 2017 - Jan 2018

      • Organized, prepared, and coordinated youth birthday parties • Collaborated with team members to ensure successful delivery of all events • Assisted with various facets of the event, including schedules, décor, entertainment, special guests, equipment, venue, execution, and post-event reconciliation • Built relationships with clients and vendors • Supervised and led various activities for parties and events • Proposed and generated ideas to improve event quality • Proactively handled all issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day Show less

    • Canada
    • Real Estate
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Front Desk Receptionist
      • Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

      • Responsible for front office reception as well as administrative duties • Handled information requests and scheduled meetings for agents • Responsible for front office reception as well as administrative duties • Handled information requests and scheduled meetings for agents

Education

  • George Brown College
    Bachelor's degree, Meeting and Event Planning
    2016 - 2018

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