Lahoma Dade

About Lahoma Dade

At the heart of my professional ethos lies a proactive approach to delivering tangible results. This approach has been pivotal in raising performance metrics across various projects I\'ve spearheaded. My entrepreneurial spirit, a key aspect of my identity, enhances my ability to navigate and excel in complex scenarios. This entrepreneurial mindset is complemented by my award-winning expertise in event management, demonstrating a track record of exceptional and innovative event solutions. My career is anchored in robust operations management, where I have excelled in orchestrating corporate events and managing intricate projects with unparalleled precision. My ability to tailor training programs fosters development and growth, ensuring the teams I lead are always ahead of the curve. These skills are augmented by my proficiency in sales, where I have consistently identified and seized opportunities to scale and expand business ventures. As a strategic thinker, I am adept in business planning and development. This strategic acumen, coupled with my experience, positions me as a visionary leader who not only conceptualizes growth but also effectively communicates and brings these visions to fruition. In summary, my professional strengths are: Entrepreneurship Award-Winning Event Expertise Operations Management Corporate Event Planning and Management Project Management Training and Development Sales 🧭 Strategic Business Planning and Development Public Speaking Business Management As a leader who thrives in the face of challenges, I am dedicated to steering excellence and innovation in every endeavor. My ambition is to continually carve out new paths that not only achieve but surpass organizational goals, establishing benchmarks in the event production industry.

Experience

1. CEO, Senior Event Planner

   Events Unleashed

   Nov 2014 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Events Unleashed is an award winning, premium boutique HUB certified event planning company specializing in corporate events, non-profit fundraising, luxury weddings, proposals and social events. My responsibilities include: Plan and execute corporate and nonprofit events with measurable ROI including the Austin Area Urban League Gala, Austin Black MBA Association Gala & Scholarship Reception, Dell Children’s Hospital Fashion Show Fundraiser, Created Woman Foundation Styles Speaks Interactive Show and Benefit, SXSW, Mvmt50 and more. Manage profitable day to day business operations including project management, marketing, business development, accounting and client relationship management.Develop strategic partnerships and sponsorships to help clients achieve their fundraising objectives. Coordinate and execute event marketing plans, activations, and timelines.

Education

• University of Central Oklahoma

  BBA

• University of Central Oklahoma

  Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Business Development
• Microsoft Office
• Crm
• Leadership
• Event Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Sales
• Marketing Communications
• Team Building
• Social Media Marketing
• New Business Development
• Strategic Leadership
• Management
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Community Outreach
• Customer Service
• Advertising
• Training
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Entrepreneurship