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Resume writing is about projecting your positives in a convincing manner to the prospective employer. He should be convinced that you are the perfect candidate for the position. Along with resume writing tips you need to look at some sample resumes to get an idea of how you should design and write your resume.

Sample resume of an Event Manager:

Catherine Lowell

Event Manager

315, Baker Street,

London

+44 1865 270011

Profile

Senior Event Manager with varied experience in planning, coordinating and monitoring large shows, events and conferences. Expertise in each area of event management from sales to execution coupled with an ability to lead and motivate the team to perform and achieve budget surplus.

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Objective:

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Incorporating my experience in global marketing and event coordination that span over 10 years to lead the team and achieve the revenue target. Plan, execute and manage corporate events in Asia, Latin America and Europe.

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Professional experience

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Exhibition Center

Boston

2005-Present

Catering Sales Manger

• Managed meetings, conferences, and social events form idea generation to the completion.
• Managed site visits and client presentations
• Coordinated floor plans, audio visual amenities, and menus
• Providing suggestions to add value to events and enhancing overall client satisfactions

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Computer Experience

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Systems:

Windows (NT, 2000, XP, Vista); Macintosh (OS 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, 10)

Software:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio); EventPro; FilemakerPro; Adobe (Photoshop, PageMaker); Meeting Matrix; Delphi MPE; Quicken; Peachtree;

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EduSimmons College

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Political Science- 2002

Boston, MA

Oxford University

Study Abroad Program –Oxford, England, 2001

Writing a cover letter is as vital as writing a resume, since it gives the basic idea of your background to the employer.

Sample of a cover letter:

Contact details

Date

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

I wish to apply for the post of Event Manager advertised in the XYZ. Please find encl. attach. of my resume for your kind perusal.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Political Science backed with 7 years of experience in Event Management. My expertise lies in initializing concepts, concept generation, planning, executing, monitoring and analyzing the events. I lead and train the team to achieve the set targets.

I appreciate your taking time to review my experience and other details.

Thank you,

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