Celeste P.

Background

About Celeste P.

I’m a talented, innovative Program & Events Manager showcasing 20+ years of planning, chairing, and executing high-profile programs and projects for corporations and non-profit organizations. I possess solid strengths in marketing, event planning, training and coaching. I spearhead and execute strategic initiatives and craft engaging, visually appealing marketing presentations and content to boost brand awareness and reach target audiences. I implement actionable workforce plans to mitigate risks, resolve issues, and achieve process excellence while meeting critical deadlines. I’m adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to plan successful campaigns and organize complex events. Colleagues know me as a decisive leader with stellar organizational, program management, attention to detail, and multitasking skills. I foster and build productive relationships with clients and peers to achieve quantifiable goals and objectives, maximize productivity, and consistently exceed client expectations. I pride myself on the ability to accurately communicate advice and recommendations that consistently enhance policy effectiveness. My key areas of expertise: Program Management, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Training & Development, Marketing & Promotions, Non-Profit & Volunteer Engagement, Budgeting & Cost Controls, Client Relationship Management, Communication, Presentations, Organized, Team Leadership, and Cross Functional Collaboration. A few of my career highlights include: Exemplary academic qualifications, with a Master of Business Administration in Sports Marketing, and Bachelor of Arts in Marketing & Promotions. Was integral in the initiation of new department deployment, contributed to successful onboarding and training of new team members, and revamped team meetings to be more robust, engaging, and constructive by utilizing interactive tools. Continuously selected to chair regional events and provided strategic direction and creative vision. Employed stellar communication/presentation skills to motivate corporate team members and volunteers. To collaborate with all levels of leadership to brainstorm/execute initiatives that educated, informed, and aligned with organizational goals. Facilitated and implemented innovative marketing and communication plans for events and promotional windows, to drive up participation through coaching, event management processes, administrative tasks, and creative execution.