Bessie Le is an experienced event coordinator with over 2 years of experience planning small and large scale events. She has a passion for event planning and a unique eye for detail. Bessie owns her own event planning business, ElesianEventsbyBess, and has experience coordinating various events including weddings, parties, and showers. She has a certificate in event planning and degrees in education, psychology, and sociology.
1. Bessie Le 18 Merlin Dr.,Brampton,ON, L6P 1E9
Email: ElesianEvents@gmail.com
Mobile: (647) 207-7221
Professional Summary
Passionate, dedicated and creative event coordinator with over 2 years of experience in event
planning. A unique eye and attention to detail in envisioning and planning small and large scale
events. Proven successfultrack record in designing, organizing and being point of contactwith
various vendors for all events. Founder and owner of independent event planning business known
as, ElesianEventsbyBess.
Education
International Event& Wedding Professional Certificate QC event School– March 2015
Masters in Education MedailleCollege- August2010
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology &Sociology York University-May2009
Professional Experience
UpcomingBookedEvents
EventCoordinator BonVoyageParty (HawaiianLuau Theme) – July 11th, 2015,
Brampton, ON.
WeddingDayCoordinator /Decor&DesignConsultant(Around-the-WorldTheme) –
August 1st, 2015, Old Mill Spa & Inn, Toronto, ON.
WeddingDayCoordinator – September 19th, 2015, Caledon, ON. & Bellevue Manor,
Vaughan, ON.
EventCoordinator BirthdayParty (MoustacheBash Theme) May 30th, 2015, Belleville, ON.
EventCoordinator Bridal Shower (Sex&the City Theme) May 31st, 2015, Brampton,
ON.
Created and distributed graphic invitations.
Implemented theme and design.
Maintained contact withsweets and foodvendors.
Set up sweets and favours table.
Designed and assembled party favours.
Created and organized games and activities.
WeddingDayCoordinator May 2nd, 2015
Atlantis Pavilions, Toronto,ON.
Set-up head table, guest table centerpieces, table numbers and menu cards.
Facilitated on-time arrival of vendors.
Designed and arranged guest favours, busta box and guest booksign-in table.
2. Bessie Le 18 Merlin Dr.,Brampton,ON, L6P 1E9
Email: ElesianEvents@gmail.com
Mobile: (647) 207-7221
Checked to ensure accuracies of seating plan reflectiveto tables’ set-up.
Distributed and followeditinerary forevents of the night.
Ensured smooth flow of meal times.
Organized line-up and entrance of wedding party.
EventCoordinatorBirthdayParty (WinterONEderland Theme) November 22nd, 2014
ParadiseBanquetHall,Vaughan,ON.
EventCoordinator BabyShower (VintageCircus Theme) October 25th, 2013
ParadiseBanquetHall,Vaughan,ON.
Created and distributed invitations.
Implemented theme and design.
Remained as point of contactwith Hall Captain, servers, technician, chef and all vendors
pertinent to the event.
Performed as Master of Ceremonies.
Obtained and secured liquor and site permits.
Managed budget and financials as directed by client.
Checked to ensure accuracies of seating plan reflectiveto tables’ set-up.
Facilitated on-time arrival of vendors.
Set up sweets and favours table.
Created and organized games and activities.
IT & Other Relevant Skills
Computer Programs: MS Excel,MS Publisher, MS Word, QuickBooks, Adobe Photoshop,
PowerPoint.
Languages: English, Vietnamese.
10 years + in customer service experience.
2 years experience retail management.
8 years + volunteer and community involvement in various schools organizing and
participating in student clubs and extracurricular activities. Including but not limited to: Big
Brothers & Sisters of Peel Foundation, Brampton YMCA Recreation and After-School
Program, TDSB NewcomerYouths Tutor, Start2Finish Reading & Running Club.
*References and Professional portfolio available upon request *