Symposium Coordinator Resume Sample

Symposium coordinators work to organize special events; such as business meetings, corporate dinners, annual gatherings for different organizations. They also make arrangements for conferences and seminars where professionals from multiple organizations meet for a common cause on a single platform.

Although, specialized education is not mandatory for this field, employers do favor hiring candidates with relevant educational background. Apart from this, applicants need to possess great interpersonal skills, management skills and creativity to land this job role.

This profile is presently a booming career opportunity for candidates. Therefore, to make the best of all available opportunities, appear for interviews with an impressive resume in hand. For this purpose, a resume sample for this job profile has been tailored following all market trends.

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Anna Bacon

1324 Red Mount Street, Philadelphia

PA 19275 USA

PH: 1 215 333 7777

E: andrewbacon@hotmail.com 

Objective: With brief experience and education in event management, looking for a position of Symposium Coordinator with your organization.

Skills:

• Fluent in three different languages other than English – French, German, and Spanish
• Detail-oriented and an ability to multitask
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of planning both formal and informal events 

Professional Experience:

Dazzling Event Management, Philadelphia
Designation: Symposium Coordinator
Duration: May 2014 - Present

Responsibilities:

• Meeting clients to discuss event requirements
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to discuss rates and plan cost-effective events
• Responsible for mailing invitation tickets to clients and guests much ahead of scheduled event timings

The HSK Group, Philadelphia
Designation: Symposium Coordinator
Duration: March 2013 - April 2014

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated with caterers, florists, photographers and videographers
• Prepared a detailed budget for events
• Reported clients on progress taking place in different areas of event preparation before the actual day of the event

Education Background:

Institute of Management, Philadelphia
Bachelor's Degree in Event Management
Graduated: 2013