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BACKGROUND SUMMARYSpecial project manager with over 10 years’ experience in Community Outreach, Corporate Philanthropy, Executive Communication, and Corporate Meetings/Special Event Management. Demonstrated ability to produce exceptional results while under fiscal budget constraints, accelerated level of focus in a fast-paced, professional environment, and a recognized propensity to establish and maintain strong professional relationships. Tenured career and a broad knowledge base allows me to provide exceptional work ethic, a commitment to organizational objectives, as well as a unique, passionate and moral approach to the business world that isn’t instilled in school. PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS• Oversee the development of special event project structuring, with a clear focus on project feasibility and outcome.• Ensure budget accountability and employ creative solutions for fiscally successful projects.• Administer communications for special events, with a concentrated focus on clarity, consistency and corporate branding.• Obtain, evaluate and report data on project success and team structure to better plan for future programming.• Manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, proactively resolve issues, and consistently exceed goals and objectives.• Motivate and inspire a strong project team, while allocating resources, prioritizing deadlines, tracking budgets, anticipating possible obstacles and avoiding scope creep.• Team player recognized for the ability to thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.• Maintain professionalism while working alongside VIPs, high-level officials and key, influential bodies.• Serve as company spokesperson by networking in the community to build strategic relationships and long-term rapport.