Shari M. Atwood
198 1st Avenue, #6, New York, NY 10009-
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Hard working and organized event producer/manager with New York, national, and international experience in
organizing, coordinating and implementing every detail of events such as non-profit fundraisers, conferences,
cocktail parties, educational seminars (law and finance), client dinners, social gatherings, and large scale
outdoor sporting events and festivals with proven ability to meet tight deadlines, learn quickly, balance priorities,
multi-task, communicate effectively and produce superior results.
WORK EXPERIENCE
North American Account Manager, Workplace by Facebook, Innovision, London, UK, February 2019 – Present
● Main point of contact day to day for multiple stakeholders, providing advice and guidance to help client achieve
best possibly events and a great return on investment
● Simultaneously manage and deliver multiple projects on time and on budget - end to end, from pre-event
research (including milestone setting and critical path), event logistics, to post event support through Salesforce
● Schedule and resource all event elements (manage suppliers, oversee onsite logistics, reconcile finances)
Freelance Event Manager, multiple event planning organizations, New York City, NY, July 2011– Present
● Manage various aspects of events from pre-event mailings, list and budget management, hotel block and meeting
registration management, to on-site event setup, registration/check-in, food and beverage service, break-out
session organization, silent and live auction coordination, and volunteer management
● Oversee event production working with venues, a/v staff, catering, etc. to ensure event flows without a hitch
● Experience with varying sized events such as non-profit fundraisers, cocktail receptions, educational seminars,
networking dinners, sporting events, charity walks, corporate conferences and much more
Special Events Coordinator, Dept. of Parks and Recreation, New York City, NY, December 2013 – January 2015
● Coordinated special events held in hundreds of city parks throughout the five boroughs reviewing proposals,
working with outside event producers, conducting site visits, assessing site fees and managing events on site
● Assisted in the creation, development and production of Parks-produced events; supervised subordinate
personnel, volunteers, interns, and served as a team leader and as an event lead
● Communicated clearly and effectively in person, via phone and email with staff and the public ensuring all
requests and concerns were resolved in a timely manner
Marketing/Events Coordinator, Sidley Austin LLP, New York City, NY, August 2011 – December 2013
● Planned, managed, and oversaw on-site logistics of internal and external firm events for clients and prospective
clients including dinners, cocktail receptions, informative presentations, and large scale social events from 10 to
1,000 people
● Liaised between lawyers, clients, marketing staff, other firm departments, and outside venues and vendors to
organize all details of events including site acquisition, registration, A/V, catering, printing, logistics and budget
● Maintained, InterAction, firm’s contact management database of 100,000+ contacts to keep up to date clients’
contact information, mailing lists, firm associations and preferences
Event Planning Coordinator, WK Planning, Ltd., New York City, NY, February 2010 – July 2011
● Collected and organized thousands of dollars worth of ticket purchases and donations for multiple fundraising
events ranging from 100 to 1,000+ people
● Tracked event commitments and contributions of $100,000 to $1,000,000+ dollars in database form and issued
financial reports to clients to ensure accurate accounting for all funds raised
● Assisted in all aspects of on-site event setup and execution leading up to the event, the day of the event and
follow up, including site location, registration process, catering, auctions, and any other client needs
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Master of Arts in International Business, December, 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis on International Relations, May, 2008
Minors in Spanish and Leadership - GPA: 3.75 – Cum Laude Graduate
SKILLS
Language: Spanish, advanced level in reading, writing and conversation
Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); Google Suite, Salesforce, Cvent,
Eventbrite, AllSeated, SamePage, Mac Proficient
