Wedding, Cooperate & Social Event ManagerMmevent Services, Abuja, AbujaOversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs. Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to publicize and promote events.Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.Coordinated florists, photographers and musicians during for events.Maintained and built comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors and venues.Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.Utilized job-related software to create standard guidelines, calendars and budgets for each event. Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars. Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.Prepared invitations to send out to guest lists. Planned and organized activities, details and logistics for wedding, social and cooperative events.