Deborah Harrison Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Spearhead execution of memorable weddings, celebrations, and events through strategic planning and logistics that deliver on a client's vision. • Event Planning: Craft shared vision with clients through coordination of event décor, theme, and catering choices. Create tailored event timelines aligned with the client's vision and budget. Recommended specific vendors and venues to achieve client goals. Expeditiously respond to customer requests by employing extensive industry knowledge.• Logistics: Drive end-to-end event strategy and logistics that deliver an engaging experience. Confirm event logistics on the day before the event to ensure a seamless event. Oversee accurate management of the RSVP list. Maintain accurate tracking and documentation of client deposits and ensure final payment collection before the event.• Event Management: Implement a comprehensive schedule of events for rehearsals, weddings, and receptions. Develop staff schedules for event set-up, ceremony, reception, and breakdown. Oversee vendor services during events that optimize the client experience. • Vendor Negotiations: Review vendor proposals and contracts. Negotiate vendor and venue pricing, gaining value for the client.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Conceptualized, coordinated, and executed diverse special events for corporate and non-profit organizations.• Event Planning: Acted as liaison between the client, speakers, venue personnel, sponsors, and guests. Created full day-of-event schedule specified to client objectives. Secured event and meeting spaces and generated targeted marketing and promotional materials, including print ads and signage.• Logistics: Coordinated all aspects of event logistics. Generated food and beverage menus and attained event space and hotel blocks for guests and speakers. Maintained accurate inventory of client supplies, computers, and display materials. Determined signage requirements and ensured correct sign placement.• Event Management: Facilitated adherence to event timeline by providing excellence in client support. Guided tours for special events, meetings, and conferences as on-site coordinator. Quickly resolved problems behind the scenes to ensure superior client and guest experience.• Vendor Management: Conducted extensive research and evaluation of prospective vendors. Oversaw sound and lighting equipment monitoring in partnership with vendors.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed and administered the Human Resources function for various organizations within the department. Administered the recruitment and talent acquisition program and supervised the processing of employee requests. Managed and coordinated employee grievances and labor management cases, spearheaded administrative services and assisted in planning and coordinating quarterly management meetings.

Designed, planned, and implemented events for a multitude of non-profit organizations, associations, conferences, and galas over eighteen years. • Event Planning: Facilitated streamlined communication as primary liaison for event speakers, sponsors, managers, and guests. Crafted and directed strategic marketing and promoted initiatives that bolstered event outcomes. • Logistics: Coordinated transportation service and assembled parking details and arrangements. Investigated the need for any special permits, licenses, insurance, and security.• Event Management: Organized, planned, and executed successful events with precise attention to detail, including registration, greeting guests, and overseeing VIP arrangements. Directed event volunteers by providing staffing assignments and instructions. Headed timely execution of space set-up per event specification that encompassed sound checks, equipment checks, and rehearsals.

Professional Development Program (Pdp) Certificate, Wedding Coordinator Certificates, Wedding Planning, Distinguished Graduate Of (Pdp) Program.

Professional Certificate In Event Management, Meeting And Event Planning

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General