Cassandra Wiggins Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

I’m an enthusiastic Event Coordinator with a knack for turning ideas into unforgettable experiences. In my role, I manage a variety of events from start to finish, ensuring every detail is just right. Here’s a snapshot of what I do:Planning & Execution: I love the challenge of organizing events, whether it’s coordinating schedules, managing logistics, or handling vendor relationships. My goal is to make each event seamless and enjoyable for everyone involved.Research & Engagement: By diving into city demographics, I ensure our events attract the right audience—connecting with people who truly resonate with our mission.Logistics Management: I thrive on the details! From selecting the perfect venue to managing catering and audiovisual needs, I ensure everything runs smoothly on the day of the event.Clear Communication: As the main point of contact for clients, vendors, and team members, I prioritize open communication to keep everyone aligned and informed throughout the planning process.Budget Management: I help track event budgets and expenses, ensuring we stay on target without compromising on quality.Post-Event Insights: After each event, I take the time to evaluate what went well and what can be improved, using those insights to refine our approach for future gatherings.Documentation & Attendance: I maintain thorough records and create engaging landing pages for our events, helping us monitor attendance and engagement effectively.I’m passionate about creating meaningful connections through events and love the dynamic nature of this work. Let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate!Founded in 2017, Manufactured helps companies source, finance and manage inventory across 20 industries and 25 countries. Companies can easily scale their manufacturing, lower unit costs, optimize supply chains and allocate capital efficiently.

Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States

-Manages the corporate events calendar and handle logistics for national, regional, and state tradeshows and meetings, collaborating with sales, marketing, and key decision makers to ensure seamless execution.-Processes payments, invoices, and diligently track expenses to stay within allocated budgets.-Prepares pre-show and post-show event reports, and organize special event invitations and bookings.-Evaluates event effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and recommend strategies to enhance future events.-Collaborates with exhibit houses to ensure our booths have up-to-date signage, logos, hardware, and other necessary elements.-Orders and tracks event inventory, including collateral and giveaways, ensuring each event and sales meeting has engaging resources.-Maintains accurate budgets and provide quarterly spend reports to managers.

Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States

-Collaborated with the Communications, Marketing, and Regional Executive Teams in planning and executing a variety of in-person and/or virtual fundraising, ground-breaking, educational, marketing, and celebratory events, meetings, and conferences across the company footprint in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.-Managed all aspects of project/timeline management throughout the lifecycle of each event, including audio/visual, marketing collateral and promotional item design, venue/food selection, attendee organization, vendor and sponsor communication, and budget-Increased efficiency and consistency in our events by developing timeline templates in Asana for all regional events, resulting in a detailed and standardized process for coordinating vendors and staff across multiple locations-Conducted thorough post-event evaluations and used feedback to refine and improve event planning processes-Managed event registration, ticketing, and promotion through social media and email marketing campaigns

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Highlights:-Conceived and executed several internal/external events with guest attendance ranging from 50 to 3000 people, where I often cultivated strategic vendor and industry partnerships-Trained and directed the marketing team and collaborated with the daily operations team to achieve a 29% increase in our overall annual sales and a 45% increase in our catering sales from 2017-2020-Increased event attendance on average of 80% by implementing new reservation procedures and activities, often selling out despite an increased ticket price-Partnered with local businesses/schools and streamlined our gift card program, adding between $10,000 to $15,000 in bi-monthly gift card sales -Maximized attendance for our Parent/Child Date Night events, resulting in the expansion to a new venue and increased event capacity from 100 to 375 guests per event-Increased our mobile app customer engagement from 3000 active members to nearly 14,000, resulting in a 29% increase in our mobile app sales -Doubled the amount of our Facebook followers through engaging and interactive posts-Formulated and launched our internship program which was consistent with our local universities' requirementsResponsibilities:-Oversaw development and execution of marketing strategies and brand planning, including budget management, promotions and event planning/scheduling, and community affair initiatives-Analyzed audience, sales, and social media insight data to develop and implement best practices. Monitor this data with the goal of creating more engagement and higher quality content that attracts new guests and converts them into our “raving fans"-Produced promotional advertisements and streamline other marketing/event communication and management using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Canva, Eventbrite, and social media platforms

-Traveled across the country to assist in the grand openings of six new Chick-fil-A restaurants-Collaborated with fellow marketing team members, the primary event planner, and the operations team to ensure a successful grand opening week and assisted in the execution of its related marketing events and promotions in the new market-Assisted the owners and management team in the training of the newly hired employees on operational procedures and job safety while simultaneously enforcing a positive brand image to guests and providing customer service and problem resolution

-Organized and sanitized work area to ensure a clean and welcoming environment-Processed an average of 50 transactions per shift with 100% accuracy, preventing any discrepancies with customers-Handled several tables simultaneously while maintaining a positive and welcoming demeanor, increasing tips by 12% and ensuring 95% customer satisfaction ratings-Collaborated with colleagues to deliver prompt and exceptional service to all customers at the restaurant, thereby maximizing customer satisfaction.

As an inventory manager and data lister, my responsibilities included thoroughly assessing the quality of diverse fashion items, creating compelling product descriptions for Linda's Stuff and its eBay platforms, and achieving and exceeding daily productivity targets.

State College

As an editorial intern, I contributed significantly to the monthly magazine by researching and writing two to three engaging feature articles per issue. In addition to my writing responsibilities, I was entrusted with managing the receptionist desk and providing valuable support in fact-checking and formatting various publications. I also provided administrative support by transcribing recorded interviews and completing various other secretarial tasks with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.

As a Copy Wire Editor, I played a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of news articles by meticulously editing 20 or more pieces each night for adherence to AP Style guidelines. Additionally, I showcased my design skills by using Adobe InDesign to create visually appealing news pages that complemented the articles. Additionally, I worked closely with reporters and collaborated effectively with fellow editors in the newsroom to brainstorm, assign and edit stories while maintaining a high standard of journalistic excellence.

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As a part-time Copy Wire Editor and Reporter, I brought my multifaceted skill set to the newsroom, where I expertly edited copy and designed news pages using Adobe InDesign. In addition to my editing responsibilities, I reported on a wide range of topics and wrote one to three articles per week. This dual role enabled me to develop a unique perspective on the news and hone my ability to produce content that was both informative and engaging. My dedication to accuracy and creativity helped to elevate the publication's reputation for excellence.