Kara Rios
Denver
Summary
Fastidious Event Coordinator with a keen eye for detail and proficiency in all aspects of event planning. Well-versed in vendor management, budgeting, timeline development, travel arrangements, and post-event logistics. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and executing events to the highest standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Fitness Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered high-quality group fitness classes, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in their fitness journeys.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and techniques, continually refining personal training skills for maximum results.
Project Manager & Administrative Assistant
Crackerjack Communications
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.
Assistant Meetings & Congress Manager
The CM Group
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
Director of Marketing Communications
Pegasus Pain Management
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish objectives and boost long-term profitability
- Collaborated with sales team to increase brand awareness and enhance business development by building and maintaining relationships with key accounts
Event Coordinator Intern
United Supermarkets Arena
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted in event coordination, budgeting, contracts, scheduling, promotions, guest services, public relations and marketing
- Managed event logistics and operations, including support staff, vendor services and volunteers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - International Public Relations
Canterbury Christ Church University
England, United KingdomSkills
- Event planning and execution
- Virtual meeting platforms
- Schedule and calendar management
- Budgeting & forecasting
- Managing complex issues
- Relationship building
- Media relations
- Social media
- Marketing
- Class management
Certification
- NASM CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
Timeline
Lead Fitness Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2022 - Current
Project Manager & Administrative Assistant
Crackerjack Communications
03.2021 - 09.2021
Assistant Meetings & Congress Manager
The CM Group
02.2020 - 12.2020
Director of Marketing Communications
Pegasus Pain Management
01.2019 - 12.2019
Event Coordinator Intern
United Supermarkets Arena
01.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts - International Public Relations
Canterbury Christ Church University
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