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Event Coordinator

Event Planner with insightful experience in planning, designing and coordinating every detail of fundraising events, competitive athletic events, conferences, educational forums and business meetings.

My professional objective is to secure an event planner position with a leading and inspiring company. Grow as a planner and person, learn from professionals in the field of event planning, and gain experience in the business world.

Expert in managing facilities, vendors, schedules, budgets and travel accommodations. Successful track record of creating venues and planning agendas. Proven ability to balance priorities, meet tight deadlines, and produce superior quality events. I'm known for thriving in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

Attain Housing helps homeless and at-risk families with children in King County to become stable and self-sufficient in apartments owned by Attain Housing and others. Families are provided case management services and access to support programs which helps lead to permanent housing. 

Communities come together to raise funds which support Attain Housing programs through bike rides, private parties, holiday drives, business anniversary parties and fundraising auctions. Attain Housing's three major annual fundraising events include EvergreenHealth 7 Hills of Kirkland, Benefit Luncheon and Action Dinner. 

Accomplishments include:
*Coordinated logistics for the 5th Annual Fighting Homelessness Benefit Luncheon event which raised over $73,000 and directly benefits Attain Housing programs. Duties included set-up/clean-up, A/V, menu selection, venue inspection, contract negotiation, room layout, signage, social media management, volunteer recruitment/management and registration for 187 guests.
*Coordinated logistics for the 15th Annual EvergreenHealth 7 Hills of Kirkland Ride which attracted over 950 cyclists and raised $84,000. Duties included recruiting event site exhibitors, recruiting and managing over 20 volunteers, selling merchandise, balancing budgets, managing social media channels (Facebook & Twitter), developing marketing materials, creating route maps and cue sheets and supporting event committee.

The largest Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Race in the Pacific Northwest. The main race is 13 mile race, around Mercer Island, on Lake Washington between the Cities of Seattle and Bellevue in Washington State.

Accomplishments include: 
*Working collaboratively with public officials and agencies to obtain necessary event permits. 
*Directed the recruitment, training and supervision of more than 25 volunteers and conduct needs 
assessment that captured collective strengths and weaknesses, resulting in the creation of viable goals and objectives for volunteers. 
*Key player in day of event logistics including set-up, registration for 200+ athletes, vendors/beer garden, awards ceremony and parking management.
*Manage Social Media channels including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Race Director

The World is Fun works within the community to create volunteer cores tailored to specific interests and demographic ranges. With a new and social approach to volunteerism, this core invites an underrepresented and younger demographic to the volunteer pool. 

The World is Fun raises money and draws a large volunteer work force. Participants become part of a socially active community with an extensive networking platform, allowing them to make friends and have fun while helping worthy causes.

Accomplishments include: 
*Matched volunteer skills with event needs and successfully trained and managed volunteer groups (25+) assisting local fundraising events. 
*Contributed blog posts related to events and volunteer experience.

Volunteer Lead Event Coordinator

Tenacity Games includes the Kiteboarding 4 Cancer, Paddle 4 Cancer and Kayak 4 Cancer events which are hosted by Athletes 4 Cancer, These annual fundraising events support the Camp KORU Survivorship Program for young adults with cancer.

Athletes 4 Cancer is dedicated to harnessing the healing power of the elements with the determination of the human spirit to impact lives affected by cancer through funding of advocacy, prevention, and survivorship programs.

Accomplishments include: 
*Collaborated with equipment and food/beverage vendors to ensure all expenses are at the best rate. 
*Developed solutions to stretch budgets by negotiating vendor contracts and acquiring in-kind services and goods. 
*Utilizing print materials, online marketing and signage strategically placed around the region to promote event. 
*Demonstrated experience in customizing RFQ's to specific service requirements; Reviewed and coordinated responses.

Logistics Coordinator

* Work with internal event production team and external vendors to ensure that all 
logistical needs for events are understood and met. 
* Manage vendors/partner support accordingly and ensure that they are appropriately incorporated into the overall event.
* Onsite main point of contact for all aspects of production 
* Utilize strong internal partnership skills while working cross-functionally with the Sales, Business 
Development, Creative and other internal team members in order to ensure vendors/partner support vision and satisfaction is met.
* Provide immediate response to requests for assistance to events in progress. 

Accomplishments include: 
Hosting Seattle's mightiest food truck gatherings, where 70 well-known local trucks served tacos or taco-adjacent creations as part of the Taco Libre Truck Showdown in addition to their regular menu items. Also on the agenda: a beer garden and Luchador wrestling by Lucha Libre Volcanica. In summary, a taco-themed food truck festival in Chinatown on Saturday, followed by a non-taco food truck festival in Fremont on Sunday. www.mobilefoodrodeo.com

Production Manager

The Hood River Harvest Ride is a family-friendly bike ride through the less-traveled majestic back-roads of the Hood River Valley in Oregon State. This fundraising event attracts hundreds of riders each year. 

Accomplishments include: 
*Managed online marketing campaign effectively increasing engagement and traffic by 60%. 
*Developed social media content and managed multiple platforms including Facebook (facebook.com/harvestride) & Twitter (@HRHarvestRide) pages.  
*Managed ticket sales through Eventbrite. 
*Secured rental equipment and negotiated vendor contracts. 
*Collaborated with rest stop volunteers to ensure athlete's safety and needs were met.

Logistics & Social Media Coordinator

This two day event includes Free Clinics, Demos, Swap Meet and Blowout Races (Windsurfing and Stand Up Paddling (SUP)).

Accomplishment include: 
*Managed SUP race registration including check-ins, processed entry fees and obtained necessary information/documentation. 
*Collaborated with Windsurfing race officials, located in a different venue, on race start time. 
*Conducted skippers meeting prior to the start of the SUP race and communicated safety tips and race guidelines. 
*Served as the official race start timer & recorded finishing time results.

SUP Blowout Race Official

Assisted sub-regional coalition members in conducting annual strategic planning and guided coalition to develop a comprehensive action plan based on needs-assessment and strategic 
planning.  Reported and present coalition progress through publications and 
presentations at meetings/local events. Coordinated and facilitated coalition meetings.

Strengthened a county-wide travel training program, develop training/reference materials, and recruited/managed numerous volunteers and resource sites. 

Executed complex vehicle procurement process which included subcontract administration, budgeting, vehicle inspections, vendor and contract negotiations.

Accomplishments include:
*Developed and maintained content for new coalition website effectively driving up traffic by 30%. 
*Developed marketing materials used to increase awareness and membership base. 
*Managed coalition budgets and developed, secured and managed over $10,000 in grant funding.
*Planned several Educational Forums and Conversation Cafe events attended by over 100 participants. 
*Planned two Strategic Planning Workshops which attracting over 80 participants including the Mayors of Issaquah, Kent and Auburn and numerous community organizations.

Mobility Program Manager

Evaluated job performance of 200 transit operators and included rating of compliance with safety and security, the ADA, customer service and time performance factors. 

Accomplishments include: 
*Improved knowledge of transit routes and trip planning tools like OneBusAway.

Independent Contractor

Coordinate and facilitate coalition meetings and communicate effectively with members to promote collaboration, negotiation, and problem solving. Document progress of programs and activities in written quarterly reports funding agencies and coalition members.

Secured event location; Designed marketing materials and website (including handouts, brochure, forms, signs, name tags); Coordinated vendor services; Secured speakers and volunteers; Sent out mailing to attendees; Secured over $5,000 in private sponsorships; and provided logistical support during event.

Managed a statewide economic development grant program, Oregon Investment Board, from application review to approval and annual reviews. Provide detailed reports to the board of directors with respect to grant projects and progress.

Accomplishments include: 
*Developed and maintained content for new coalition website effectively driving up traffic by 50%. 
*Manage Social Media channels including Facebook. 
*Planned regional conference which attracted over 100 participants including Congressional representatives, Commissioners and numerous community partners. 
*Received the 2010 Excellence in Rural Transportation award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)
*Manage 10 grantees with a total budget of $20K.

Program & Mobility Manager

Responsible for a complex statewide vehicle procurement processes totaling $14 million and various contracting  activities. Provided guidance and interpretations of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and helped to develop reporting tools and policies. 

Drafted RFP to procure marketing services intended for a state-wide commute trip reduction program. 

Provided logistical services for the annual Public Transportation Conference which included securing workshop speakers and entertainment. 

Accomplishments include: 
*Facilitated the procurement of over 90 transit vehicles and multiple transit infrastructures. 
*Secured SWAT Team to perform an event demonstration. 
*Reviewed and evaluated legislative/policy developments and interpreted federal program guidelines.

Capital Policy Analyst

Facilitated community events and stakeholder meetings, developed marketing materials and co-authored grant proposals to fund numerous community transportation programs. 

Accomplishments include: 
*Successfully obtaining more than $100K worth of federal grants. 
*Hosted over 10 outreach and strategic planning events and obtained information directly resulting in the creation of the City and County of Honolulu's Human Services Coordinated Transportation plan. 
 in the Puget Sound region and ftoward the City and County of Honolulu's final Human Services

Planner

Successfully authored and obtained more than $250K worth of grants and in-kind services which supporting multiple transportation programs directly serving job seekers, low-income individuals and older adults. 

Reported project status during executive briefings and board meetings to ensure timely achievement of all goals and program results. Facilitated stakeholder meetings and communicated effectively with members to promote collaboration, negotiation, and problem solving.

Administer annual budget review of grant expenses and revise the budget as necessary. Regularly monitor grants and contracts and ensure internal controls and budgetary compliance in 
collaboration with other departments. 

Accomplishments include: 
*Supervised a team of 15 team members, instilling motivation and getting cooperation from team resulting in attaining and exceeding daily call center quotas.
*Increased program participation by 40% and Coalition membership by 60%. 
*Designed and implemented a shuttle service, bicycle program and sponsor-a-ride service to connect older adults and low-income individuals to work sites, shopping centers and medical facilities. 
*Produced variety of marketing materials including brochures, newsletter, press releases and presentations.

Transportation Coordinator

Participated in periodic reviews of state child welfare systems which enable the Federal Children’s Bureau to ensure conformity with federal child welfare requirements; determine what is actually happening to children and families as they are engaged in child welfare services; and assist states in enhancing their capacity to help children and families achieve positive outcomes.

Accomplishments include: 
*Conducted onsite case reviews utilizing a complex audit database system for the County of Los Angeles. 
*Interviewed numerous stakeholders and service providers to obtain case relevant information.

Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSRs) Contractor

Highly individualized support offered to assist adults in maximizing their independent living skills in this long-term program. Supports were given in activities of daily living, such as drop-in supervision, money management, transportation, recreation, medical, home management, case management and employment.

Hired, trained and supervised a team of 20 managers and support staff. Coordinated with vocational centers the implementation of client IPP objectives for which the vendor was responsible. Assessed the program’s effectiveness in achieving client IPP objectives. Identified barriers to client success in obtaining the IPP objectives. 

Monitored compliance with reporting requirements on incidents. Prepared reports, tracked utilization trends and collected and monitored site visit forms.

Accomplishments include: 
*Developed and maintained complete and accurate data bases. 
*Managed a team of 20 managers, 10 homes/work sites and over 80 adults with developmental disabilities.

Regional Administrator

Developed and executed all case plans and assisted in resolving issues. Provided necessary client support to all and provided necessary services. Performed risk assessment on cases and established eligibility for all cases. Coordinated with various departments and independent agencies and ensured fulfillment of all users. 

Designed safety plans for special need children. Monitored child development and determined its well being and provided testimony.  Monitored placement care on a regular basis and supervised visits. Developed various education services, prevention and advocated for children. 

Managed all court work related to children and ensured well being of children in care. Ensured compliance to all legislation and child care policy. 

Accomplishments include: 
*Maintained a case load of over 40 families.
*Effectively handled a variety of social work functions for children, ranging from infant to age 18, in two services delivery areas in Oregon state.

Case Manager

Determined federal, Title IV-E, program compliance by assessing program eligibility, conducting stakeholder interviews, hosting internal audits, monitoring financial statements and providing ongoing training.

Accomplishments include: 
*Maintained a 95% case compliance level. 
*Developed training program and materials including handouts, posters and manuals. 
*Successfully trained over 30 new employees.

Federal Policy Analyst

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Alina Iofciu: Event Coordinator in Bingen, WA

Alina Iofciu

Attain Housing (formerly KITH)

Round the Rock SUP Race & EXPO

The World is Fun

Athletes 4 Cancer

Piranha Blonde Interactive

Hood River Harvest Ride

Winfest - Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association

Hopelink

First Transit

Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD)

Oregon Department of Transportation

FLT Consulting, Inc.

Human Services Council

ICF International

The MENTOR Network

State of Oregon

State of Oregon

Edmonds Community College

University of Oregon