Mary Obaka
Director of Operations and Events @Faith in Action
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Operations and Events @Faith in Action
Organizing the overall event executions and negotiations [webpage designs, registration, hotel and transportation arrangements, catering, audiovisual, photography and media needs]•Responsible for planning, organizing and directing all development/fundraising events and parties - Striving to provide and create trust and interpersonal relationships with participants and staff•Preparing and managing event budgets and financial reports for events, department directors and staff. Slashed yearly costs by 20% by effectively negotiating pricing fees with hotels, meeting and event space contracts and vendors•Implementing strong processes and systems for efficiency•Implementing a growth strategy for the organization soliciting members by phone banking or mail to assist with annual fundraising •Staying up to date with innovative operations processes •Working as a team to build relationships with vendors, external and internal staff and constituents•Creating strategic email campaigns designed to increase attendance at Events•Performing and scheduling site visits to evaluate potential venues while organizing logistical assessments•Selecting the best food and beverage for events ranging from Galas, internal and external meetings, Directors and All staff conferences and trainings•Maintaining the network database via e-marketing resources [Registration online, Cvent, SalesForce and Salsa database systems]•Serving as the liaison with vendors on event-related matters [Renewing licenses, insurance and certifications]•Updating content on Event web pages using the Trilogy database•Creating and revising timelines, room layouts and web pages for each event• Collecting and maintaining various funds for event registration and set up•Working closely with the fundraising team to develop communication and engagement strategies for specific events using specific demographics•Presenting PowerPoint presentations to new hires pertaining to company protocols
EDUCATION
Taylor University
BA, Sports Management
Ball State University
Sports Administration, Business, marketing, Athletic Administration
ABOUT MARY OBAKA
Sports Events Coordinator/manager
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