Special Events Manager Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of special events manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to daily operations of the JMCNS Visiting Fellows Program including housing, transportation, medial and other emergencies, cultural activities, and other support as needed.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to work with ethnically, culturally and socially diverse students, staff, board members, senior executives and other constituencies
• Experience in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Budgetary experience preferred
• Valid Licensed Driver
• Social Awareness
• Microsoft Office and IOS Applications
• Event Production in a high paced environment
• High level customer service delivery

Please consider me for the special events manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for information on the requirements and procedures for the rental and use of campus facilities, availability of space, rental and staffing fees, audio-visual and IT services, Washburne catering services, and other available resources.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Willing to work off-hours and weekends as necessary
• Knowledge of database management or familiar with technology
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communications, and close attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, Google apps and Cloud file systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong Event Sales & Planning skills
• Previous negotiating and purchasing experience
• Able to juggle many projects at one time

I am excited to be applying for the position of special events manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for affiliate Buyers with strategic and operational input to support local initiatives and ensure alignment with Regional Category strategy.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Project management, time management, prioritization, and organizational skills sufficient to make timely decisions and the timely completion of all event planning stages and execution of same
• Demonstrated financial management abilities sufficient to maintain budget records, track expenditures, and create reports
• Proven experience of translating strategic objectives into operational reality through effective event execution, front of house production or gallery management
• Strong track record of successfully managing suppliers
• Passion for event planning and strategy
• Able to remain calm under pressure and prioritize demands
• Familiarity with and connected within the Sacramento business community
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and development databases such as Convio/Luminate

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the special events manager position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for information to specific locations as well as to Operations leadership on the quality of the guest experience, including any national, regional or local trends.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced knowledge of scheduling, budgeting and vender interaction
• Advanced Movie Magic, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Willingness to travel and work occasional nights and weekends
• Experience with staging, lighting, design, and technical aspects of production is preferred
• Working knowledge of Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines surrounding both Union and Non-Union Labor and OSHA strongly preferred
• Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of the Microsoft Office package, Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
• Management knowledge to oversee Special Events Set-Ups and Take-Down
• Confidentiality, good judgment, and discretion

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the special events manager position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for input into the research, development, evaluation and implementation of new products, services, technology and processes that build on industry trends as well as MGM Resorts strategic priorities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and practices of event planning and public relations, including event design, organization and production
• Strong organizational and project management skills to work successfully with clients to produce high quality events that meet client needs and appropriately represent the campus for fundraising events
• Highly developed judgment, decision-making and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills, including skill in determining those issues/problems that need to be brought to management's attention
• Knowledge of crowd management, crowd safety protocols, security and emergency procedures related to small, medium and large scale gatherings
• Thorough knowledge of the campus, its vision, mission, programs, policies, achievements and infrastructure
• Good work ethic and highly organized as evidenced on application material
• Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at KU
• Frequently moves tools and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds from local tool bank to volunteer project site and from retail stores such as Home Depot to volunteer project site (up to several times per month or more)