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BONNIE DYCHES

BONNIE DYCHES

Event Management / Community Engagtement
Saint Augustine,FL

Summary

High-performing Event Manager with extensive portfolio of international and domestic project accomplishments spanning 30 years. Outgoing, hands-on professional bringing valuable relationship building and retention skills, which amassed diversified network of service providers, ensuring optimal quality and results for successful client events.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

North America Events Manager

Predator Pro Billiard Seriess
Jacksonville, FL
07.2022 - Current

The glue that brings all the pieces of the puzzle together. Working with the team of leaders and presenting partner. Keeping all parties in communication, on schedule and budget.
Work with our league partner on Pro Billiard Series events to provide Predator equipment and event communications, including but not limited to:
• Planning and reporting:
o North America Events budget planning.
o Ensure that new venues meet the standards required for competition.
o Develop a comprehensive logistical plan for the set-up and take down of the venue for: Pool Tables, Lights, TV arena carpet, truss, furniture, and video setup.
o Report on event costs and revenues to management team.
• Logistics:
o Coordination of logistics and shipment of the Pro and League events equipment.
o Coordination of accommodations and transport for the Predator Group event and media teams.
o Handling payment requests and reimbursements from independent contractors and suppliers.
o Food and Beverage planning for PBS team.
• Setup: Execute the plan for the set-up of the pool tables, lights, carpet, truss, furniture, TV arena and video setup.
• Maintenance: On tournament days managing the maintenance and troubleshooting of the equipment and tournament resources.
• During the events, the first one to open the room, inspect, clean and prepare for the public. work with the media team to ensure that they have the tools needed to deliver the expected coverage of the event according to procedures.
• Teardown: Execute the logistical plan for the tear down of the equipment and oversee shipment and loading.
• Develop strong relationships with the partners, promoters, understanding what they need, what we are required to deliver, and how to assist them towards successful outcomes and meeting deadlines.

Restaurant Marketing Director

Chick-fil-A Southside Boulevard, Avenues
Jacksonville, FL
11.2015 - 07.2022

Member of High Performance Leadership team that continues to increase sales by 15% each year.
Plan and execute all store signature events (Daddy-Daughter Date Night, Stuffed Animal Sleepover etc)
Focused Marketing Activities to reflect and leverage local and national campaigns.
Developed Business Partner Program for schools and community groups (fundraising programs, 3rd party sales, community awareness)
Responsible for Social Media (FB/website/email marketing)
Tie in with local community events, festivals, parades etc.
Emotional Marketing Connections (Daily/Weekly/Monthly)
Budget and Track Marketing and Promotional Dollars
Ambassador for Brand in Community

Marketing Coordinator and assistant

01.2012 - 01.2016
  • To a multi-million dollar Broker performing customer relations, website content management, home staging, photography, design and production of marketing materials, foreclosure research and verification for investors., Girl Scouts of
  • America, Daisy Troop #804 Co-Leader

Director

Haydens International Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
Evans
08.2009 - 05.2012
  • Coordinated all marketing and advertising efforts of the gym
  • Developed and managed Special Event programming including: Seasonal Camps, Parents Night Out, Birthdays and Fundraisers
  • Wrote lesson plans and programming for the Preschool Gymnastics Program
  • Coached Preschool & Developmental Team gymnastics.

Owner

B&D Tents & Events
Jacksonville
08.2003 - 12.2005
  • Owned and operated a special event planning and rental company providing turn-key event management
  • Responsible for client relations, office management, accounting and payroll.

Media Relations Director

World Sports & Marketing
Winter Park
01.2000 - 11.2000
  • Composed all pre-event press releases, media kits, daily result releases and content for multiple websites
  • Coordinated all radio, print and TV interviews
  • Worked with producers on story concepts for three television series for ESPN
  • Provided all media with athlete research in preparation for the sport of Wakeboarding at the X-Games X.

Public Relations Specialist

Sharpe Communications
Vancouver
09.1994 - 01.2000
  • Owned and operated a Communications company specializing in Media Relations and Special Event Production with a focus on Sports Marketing and Fundraising event planning.

Education

Physical Education

Douglas College

Physical Education - undefined

Hawaii Pacific University

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British Columbia Institute of Technology

Skills

Cross-functional teams leadership

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Timeline

North America Events Manager

Predator Pro Billiard Seriess
07.2022 - Current

Restaurant Marketing Director

Chick-fil-A Southside Boulevard, Avenues
11.2015 - 07.2022

Marketing Coordinator and assistant

01.2012 - 01.2016

Director

Haydens International Gymnastics & Cheer Academy
08.2009 - 05.2012

Owner

B&D Tents & Events
08.2003 - 12.2005

Media Relations Director

World Sports & Marketing
01.2000 - 11.2000

Public Relations Specialist

Sharpe Communications
09.1994 - 01.2000

Physical Education

Douglas College

Physical Education - undefined

Hawaii Pacific University

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British Columbia Institute of Technology
BONNIE DYCHESEvent Management / Community Engagtement