Ciara Bradbury

About Ciara Bradbury

I am a seasoned events manager with a passion for creating unique and memorable experiences for my clients. With over 10+ years of experience in the industry, I have a strong track record of delivering successful events, from small-scale corporate functions to medium-scale celebratory and award events (600+ people). My expertise lies in project management, event conceptualization, vendor management, and budgeting.As a driven and creative leader, I am known for delivering exceptional results and being a valued team player. I excel in dynamic environments where I can connect with others. My upbeat and engaging personality, combined with my commitment to providing excellent customer service, has earned me a reputation as a team cheerleader who creates positive and welcoming experiences for all! If you review my profile, you\'ll find my background includes examples of where I\'ve collaborated with cross-functional teams to create impactful event experiences that exceeded expectations and delivered results. Surveys showed that I had a 96-100% satisfaction rate each year. This led me to win the National Support 2020 Power Zone Award, one of the highest honors, recognizing them for their willingness to go above & beyond the call of duty for their team.From a business perspective, I leverage communication, planning & organization skills to execute all details of events from setup to teardown. I incorporate technology into event design and promotions. I cultivate & establish long-term vendor partnerships by using relationship building, problem-solving & negotiation strengths to collaborate with multiple parties towards meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality. Great party trick, I am very calm under pressure.Core competencies: Event Planning, Design, Execution Project Management Corporate Meetings Vendor & Volunteer Coordinator Budget Management Customer Service Experience Planner Communication Expert Teamwork Extraordinaire Event Marketing & Promotion Adaptability Attention to Detail Organizational Skills Luxury Service LeadershipI am always looking for new and exciting opportunities to bring people together through unforgettable experiences! Connect with me to see how I can help bring your event vision to life. Available to discuss new opportunities in the Denver Metro area, hybrid or virtual (remote), please contact me at C••••••••@gmail.com.TECHNICAL SKILLSAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Canva, WebEx, Slack, Skype, Zoom, SharePoint, CONCUR, Cisco, Adobe

Experience

1. Business Support

   Arapahoe County

   Apr 2024 — Present · CO, US

   Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Served as liaison between Administrative Support, CAPS, Training, and other Human Services departments, handling confidential communication and multi-department coordination.• Coordinated travel for conferences, Academy trainings, and staff development; booked flights, hotels, registrations, itineraries, and reconciled P-card expenses.• Collected, reviewed, and analyzed confidential and complex data for reports, charts, and presentations.• Responded to and routed non-routine inquiries from internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and accuracy.• Supported meetings by preparing materials, taking notes, tracking follow-up actions, and documenting key information.• Led special projects and contributed to ongoing process improvement efforts across program areas.• Built strong community connections by coordinating with external partners to request or share important case-related information.• Managed scheduling and coordination for meetings, events, and trainings.• Purchased and tracked office supplies, Family Time resources, and TSP snacks to ensure operational readiness.Skills & Competencies Used:• Administrative operations, fiscal responsibility, P-card reconciliation• Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel; CBMS; TRAILS; VISION; ICM• High attention to detail, strong communication, critical thinking• Independent decision-making, multitasking, and prioritization• Professionalism, leadership, and confidentiality in all interactions

Education

• University of Colorado Denver

  Communications & Psychology, Advertising, PR, Marketing, Training

Skills

• Event Planning
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Telecommunications
• New Hire Training
• Vendor Management
• Customer Experience
• Event Planning / Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Call Center
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Salesforce.com
• Contact Centers
• Customer Service/ Sales
• Team Leadership
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training / Development
• Call Centers
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Management
• Team Building