Renee Sabo. Summary. Experience. Event Producer at SD Events

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1 Renee Sabo Event Producer at SD Events Summary A Midwest native gone coastal, recent MBA graduate & enthusiastic Event Producer in Boston. SD Events is an elite boutique event planning agency serving the New England area. We are dedicated to producing creative, one-of-a-kind events for occasions of all types and sizes. Our priority is to provide a fun and stress-free event experience that truly captures your vision and personality! Prior to joining SD Events, I obtained my Master s in Business Administration, focusing on Entrepreneurship, from Suffolk University. During my graduate studies, I worked as an Event Management Intern on numerous high-profile weddings throughout the New England area, and served as the Event Manager of the Suffolk Graduate Business Association. Please visit us at Experience Event Producer at SD Events April Present (8 months) I am a very passionate event producer and excited to be apart of the SD Events team! My expertise ranges from intimate celebrations to over-the-top extravaganzas. With each event, I ensure flawless execution down to the very last detail. I am well-versed with events of all types and sizes, from grand weddings and festivals to corporate banquets and fundraisers. In addition to planning events, I can be found blogging on the latest trends and designing unique paper materials. 1 recommendation available upon request Event Management Intern at Unique Weddings by Alexis May December 2012 (8 months) Event internship working closely with local vendors and clients on weddings. Tasks include maintaining client relations, helping the master consultant during the long term planning process, working the production & set up, ceremony/ reception tear down of weddings, processional/ recessional rehearsal, assisting on client outings with rental vendors, venues tastings, florist appointments, etc. Customer Service Representative at Cincinnati Container June August 2011 (3 years 3 months) Gained customer service experience working within a Wholesale Distributor that represents several hundred manufacturers in several different product lines. Page1

2 Main duties were to keep filing system and office organized and accessible. Answer calls, file paperwork, clean office and help with inventory, pertain to customer needs and orders. Inside Sales at Lasting Impressions Event Rentals January July 2011 (7 months) Gained valuable experience with event rental sales, helped customers plan rental details for graduation parties, weddings, festivals, etc. Took rental orders, filed paperwork, developed order quotes for tents and other events, worked with customers in the showroom with table demonstrations and helped design showroom tables. Pennies for Patients Campaign Coordinating Assistant at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society September November 2010 (3 months) This was a temporary postion that allowed me to gain experience with campaign coordinating for a non-profit organization. I was a tele-recruiter and campaign coordinating assistant for the Pennies for Patients Campaign and I also helped with Team In Training Campaign and volunteered at the Light the Night Walk in the Fall of Intern of Special Events at Pickerington Chamber of Commerce October June 2010 (9 months) I was the special events intern for 9 months working directly with the President and committee of the Pickerington Chamber of Commerce. Main responsibilities included the coordination of two of their largest events, Annual chamber members banquet and a corporate golf outing. Work included: obtaining sponsors, event planning, budgeting, event marketing and advertising. 1 recommendation available upon request Certifications Certification of Completion of the CBC Wedding Planning Workshop Columbus Bridal Consultants October 2010 Skills & Expertise Microsoft Office HTML Event Sales Fundraising Adobe Creative Suite Web Design CSS Event Planning Social Media Marketing Social Networking Page2

3 Facebook Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Marketing Marketing Communications Event Management Planning Budgeting & Forecasting Special Events Production Special Events Development Special Events Coordination Wedding Planning Wedding Coordinating Project Management Event Rental Sales Budgets CRM Nonprofits Leadership Management Public Relations Sales Entrepreneurship Team Leadership Time Management Customer Service Blogging Social Media Corporate Events Parties Dreamweaver WordPress Digital Marketing Receptions Photoshop Private Events Project Planning Data Analysis Education Suffolk University MBA, Entrepreneurship, Activities and Societies: Event Coordinator/ lead chamber member for the Suffolk Graduate Business Association from Winter 2011 to Spring recommendations available upon request The Ohio State University Communication, Practice and Analysis, Event Coordination, Social Media Marketing, Activities and Societies: OSU PRSSA Member- Gained career preparation advice on communication fields Page3

4 such as public relations, event coordinating and marketing; Wonders of Our World (WOW) OSU Volunteer- Volunteered by conducting science experiments with children in the classrooms of Columbus City Schools; NSA Hall Council-Floor Representative- Planned floor activities and made decisions on money proposals, voted on dorm-related issues, and also handled promoting events. 1 recommendation available upon request Richmond University in Rome Advanced Italian and Ancient Roman History, Courses Advanced Italian and Ancient Roman History Richmond University in Rome Advanced Italian Ancient Roman History Communication, Practice and Analysis, Event Coordination, Social Media Marketing The Ohio State University Communication Practice and Analysis Persuasive Communication Italian Italian 101,102,103,104 Interpersonal Communication Public Speaking Advertising & Society Social Psychology General Psychology Biology Algebra and Trigonometry Intro Practice of Stats Intro to Chemistry MBA, Entrepreneurship Suffolk University Corporate Based Finance MBA 650 Financial and Managerial Accounting MBA 640 Business Startups MGES 800 Writing the Business Plan MGES 826 Strategic Management MBA 800 Green and Sustainable Business MGES 848 Project Management ISOM 861 International Marketing MKIB 817 Operations and Data Analysis MBA 622 Page4

5 Economic Analysis MBA 630 Organizational Behavior MBA 610 Management Consulting MBA 850 Managing in the Global Environment MBA Intern of Special Events Pickerington Chamber of Commerce Communication Internship Languages English Italian (Native or bilingual proficiency) (Limited working proficiency) Interests Event Coordinating and design, Web Design, Traveling, Violin, Snowboarding, Soccer. Projects SD Events: Weddings April 2013 to Present Members:Renee Sabo Page5

6 Renee Sabo Event Producer at SD Events 14 people have recommended Renee "Renee is an excellent manager and teacher. She is well versed in all aspects of event planning. From befriending her clients to managing all details of an event Renee is calm, cool, and collected. Renee has a love for high end weddings, parties, mitzvahs and non-profit galas. From web design, table numbers, invitations, seating plans, and timelines, Renee can do it all! Her uncanny customer service skills and determined attitude make Renee a one of a kind event producer." Kathryn Shields, Intern, SD Events, reported to Renee at SD Events "Renee completed with great ease several events for the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce. She is highly energetic, conquers anything that comes her way, I cannot say enough about her positive get it done efficiently attitude. Hire this Woman! Helen L. Mayle President of PIckerington Area Chamber of Commerce" Helen Mayle, was Renee's client "Rene Sabo has been a professional organizer for many panels and events at Suffolk.Part of the reasons for attending an event at Suffolk is knowing that she is the head of the organizing team,it always has been uniquely presented and caring about every guest.her friendly attitude and social skills has brought us to many participation in Graduates associations." Ranya Alhouthali, Student, Suffolk University, studied with Renee at Suffolk University "Renee successfully planned and executed social networking and cultural events for the MBA Association at Suffolk University. MBA's International Night was a large scale event that served to educate business students about other cultures and countries, where they may travel to for work someday. This event was engaging and creative and the Suffolk Graduate Student Association highly recommends Renee as an excellent event planner extraordinaire." Suffolk University Graduate Student Association, Student, Suffolk University, advised Renee at Suffolk University "I have had the great pleasure of getting to know and work with Renee during my time at Suffolk University. Renee and I worked together on a Marketing team project, where she continually exhibited high motivation in keeping the team focused on the task at hand. She and I have also worked on a Project Management team developing a novel product. As Project Manager, Renee expertly steered the product s development with her Page6

7 organizational skills. She thrived in this leadership position because of her ability to listen to the team, as well as her deep integrity as she formulated the best solution from the team s various inputs of ideas. Her leadership capacity in the Graduate Business Association was also clearly evident, and actually heightened by her creativity and attention to detail, as she played a prominent role in managing the second annual International Night. I have absolutely no doubt that Renee will succeed as an accomplished event planner, and am confident that she will continue to thrive as she advances along her professional career path." Andrew Masnyj, Student, Suffolk University, studied with Renee at Suffolk University "I had several classes with Renee in the MBA program and can say that she is hard working and vocal about her thoughts. Good team member to work with. She is an active member in the Suffolk University Graduate Business Association and has organized many events for the school and is also skilled in event management. Renee is friendly and fun person to interact with. Highly recommend her for a position." Ranajoy Ray, Student, Suffolk University - Sawyer School of Management, studied with Renee at Suffolk University "Renee's expertise in event planning & effective social media marketing played a central role in building the Suffolk University Graduate Business Association. Specifically, under her planning & marketing of 'International Night", attendance grew tenfold (from 25 to over 250 Suffolk graduate students) & led to an increased awareness of the association on campus." Daniel McPhee, Student, Suffolk University - Sawyer School of Management, studied with Renee at Suffolk University "I have had the privilege of working with Renee in the Suffolk University Graduate Business Association. She is hard-working, dedicated, and very organized. She has been a great teacher to other students in the organization, and has been very resourceful in getting things accomplished. I highly recommend working with her." Benjamin Kramer, Student, Suffolk University, studied with Renee at Suffolk University "I know Renee from her work with the Suffolk University MBA Association. Renee has worked with the association in organizing, promoting and hosting many events. Renee is highly organized and dependable. She is also very friendly, personable and enthusiastic. I highly recommend Renee's skills in event planning and promotion." Sarah Abbott, Student, Suffolk University - Sawyer School of Management, studied with Renee at Suffolk University "I've worked with Renee on numerous occasions at Suffolk University's Sawyer Business school; she's a diligent, ethical, hard-working individual. My experience working with Renee has been overwhelmingly positive with regard to her academic capabilities, work ethic, and intellectual ability. I highly recommend Renee!" Page7

8 Jonathan Kadis, Student, Suffolk University - Sawyer School of Management, studied with Renee at Suffolk University "It has been a true pleasure working with Renee in the Suffolk MBA program. During our various classes, group projects, and career workshops, she showed great initiative and passion for her work. Furthermore, her consistently bright attitude and strong leadership qualities helped foster a fun and successful environment within our group projects and activities. I have no doubt that she will make great contributions to any organization or team she joins." Stepan Keshishian, Student, Suffolk University, studied with Renee at Suffolk University "I have worked for Suffolk MBA Association with Renee. She works hard and never gives up easily. She also has a good communication skill. It has been a pleasure to have been working with her." Usamon (Kiki) Wangarnuttara, Student, Suffolk University - Sawyer School of Management, studied with Renee at Suffolk University "Renee is a very hard working student. At the end of her first semester, Renee joined the Suffolk MBA Association and assumed the position of Event Coordinator. As the Association has a very limited budget, she diligently meets with many area establishments in order for the Association to get the best value, location and services. In addition, she assists our PR personnel in order to properly prepare promotions and notifications to fellow MBA students. Albert Kopek, P.E., LEED AP MBA Candidate Suffolk MBA Association - President Suffolk University" Albert Kopek, PE, LEED AP, MBA, MBA Candidate, Suffolk University, studied with Renee at Suffolk University "Renee and I first met when we lived down the hall from each other in a Sophomore Learning Living Community at Ohio State. She has a great positive attitute and is always looking for ways to get involved. She would make a great addition to any company for her hardwork and determination to see things till the end." Kirstin Barden, Student, The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business, studied with Renee at The Ohio State University Contact Renee on LinkedIn Page8