Dianna Lawrence, Cfee, Cprp Email & Phone Number

• Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement department community events at multiple locations throughout the city.• Assist in developing, managing and implementing sponsorship programs and benefits through the development of contracts, prospectus and deliverables. • Supervise vendors, volunteer organizations, and other staff related to implementation of Festivals. • Assist in the creation and production of effective advertising, marketing, and publicity for festivals and events; write copy for brochures, posters, newspaper supplements, flyers, T-shirts, and other printed materials. • Develop and manage Festival website, social media channels, newsletters and other digital marketing.• Manage entertainment and productions team: talent buyer, production manager, band coordinator.• Oversee and manage Festival ticketing operations, entertainment programming, vendor selection.• Prepare and administer event budgets and reports.• Write, review and manage all contracts relating to vendors, contractors, entertainers, etc. • Assist in setup, breakdown, and decoration for festivals and events.

Cedar Hill, Tx

• Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement department and citywide special events. Responsibilities include securing entertainment, vendors, set-up, logistics, food, security, marketing, staff, communication, and additional event responsibilities. • Serve as public information officer for special events and provide event customer service through assisting vendors, attendees, and other event patrons. Maintains effective communication through phone, email and in person. • Coordinate with city departments, media and community organizations on involvement with special events. • Recruits and manages volunteers for each event; maintain year long relationship. • Manage special event and marketing budget including the preparation of projected and actual expenditures and revenues. Create and present reports for each special event and marketing program.• Maintain all administrative documents (databases, timelines, reports) for events. Create event calendar and retain all documents for future use. • Manage and create content for department social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube) including all social advertising campaigns. • Design, layout and write content for all marketing collateral (web images, flyers, posters, postcards, water bill inserts, brochures, etc.) for each event through the usage of Adobe Suite applications. • Design, layout and create content for city and event websites, as well as manage designated web pages. • Review all copy for department publications; create content, produce photographs, design, and deliver department weekly e-mail newsletter.• Create, design and layout sponsorship catalog and obtain sponsors for special events, programs and department activities. • Maintain relationship with community organizations, businesses, media and city departments.

Cedar Hill, Tx

• Plan, coordinate, manage and implement special events at the Recreation Center (including Daddy Daughter Dance, Annual Anniversary Celebration, Outdoor Movie Night, etc.). Responsibilities included coordinating vendors, staff, soliciting sponsors, creating promotional/marketing campaigns, etc. Seek out, create and implement sponsorship agreements with community organizations for special events. • Provide information to the general public, media outlets, and others, through print marketing, publications, and communication pertaining to recreational programming, city facilities and special events.• Prepare monthly and yearly budgets and revenue reports as a result of rentals and revenue generating programs.• Oversee and supervise part-time staff, custodians and building maintenance staff, serve as Supervisor on Duty for all activities within the building, implementing policies and providing premier customer service. • Prepare and complete rental contracts for individuals utilizing facility; Establish and implement rental policies and procedures for Cedar Hill Recreation Center.• Assist in set up and break down of special events and rentals within the Recreation Center.

Mesquite, Tx

• Prepare and maintain a variety of files and filing systems including contracts, deeds and easements; prepare, maintain and update various records and databases; research and verify information as requested, such as ordinances, resolutions, etc.• Provide administrative support for City Secretary; receive incoming calls, maintain office mail, respond to requests for information and assistance, and assist in resolving citizen concerns and complaints.• Assist in preparation of the department’s annual budget and maintain supplies for office. • Record, implement, and respond to Open Record Requests received by the City Secretary’s Office in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act. • Coordinate, prepare documentation and organize activities in conjunction with Student Government Day, Boards and Commission banquet and other events as required.• Responsible for publishing legal ads in the official newspaper for various City departments and maintain the City website for public notices.• Prepare agenda for City Council meetings; assemble City Council agenda packets; assemble packets for Staff agenda meetings.• Draft minutes of City Council meetings; take and transcribe notes from various meetings.• Assist in the organization of a records management program; serve as records liaison for the City Secretary's office; initiate and maintain a variety of files and records for information; maintain manuals and update resource materials; work will all City departments to coordinate records for transfer/destruction.• Maintain monthly calendar, schedule appointments, and manage staff communication and all correspondence for the Mayor.

Frisco, Tx

• Receive customer service complaints via phone, email or in person with the production of a solution and assist fans during all events. • Organize and implement various special events; community soccer clinics, autograph sessions, social functions, fan relations board meetings, etc. for participants of all ages, as well as manage various soccer programs. • Manage budgets for all specials events and create descriptive reports of each event.• Attend networking events to increase exposure of the stadium, secure and maintain new relationships.• Supervise all “game day” sales department activities and responsibilities for 10+ employees, and assist in training new employees.• Maintain a monthly and yearly department calendar of events, maintain department filing system. • Plan and attend monthly managerial meetings to review projects, reports, budgets and provide recommendations for future improvements. • Maintain inventory on sales equipment/promotional items and complete all ordering.• Organize informal presentations for guests on stadium policies.• Create collateral and manage marketing campaign for fan base including all letters of communications, mass email, news releases and social media posts.• Process all ticket orders and create invoices for purchases.

Bba, Dual Major: Business Management/Entertainment And Sport Promotions Management

Activities and Societies: NAIA Division 1 Women's Soccer Team 2003-2004

Certified Festival & Event Associate (Cfea)