Mark-Anthony Sheppard

I am a creative thinker with strong customer service skills who strives in fast-paced environments while managing multiple tasks. I believe that my strong computer skills, willingness to learn and passion for event management and customer service makes me an ideal candidate for this position.

I have over 20 years of event planning medium to large events and vacation holidays and I have great experience in logistics, travel and hotel bookings, communicating with vendors, venues, hotels and travel companies. I have great negations skills and attention to detail is one of many strengths

I am a Canadian citizen but currently in Budapest Hungary on a temporary resident permit so I will need to be sponsored for a work permit.

I truly look forward to hearing from you to further discuss my qualifications.

Sincerely

Mark-Anthony Sheppard

SUMMARY OF WORK EXPERIENCES

• Eighteen years’ experience organizing dance events, festivals, seminars and vacation dance weekends
• Eighteen years’ experience as a dance instructor and choreographer 
• Current owner of the dance academy MAS Dance since 2003

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

• Outstanding planning, organizational and customer service skills
• Efficient negotiating, problem-solving and researching abilities 
• Superb marketing, presentation and communication skills (native English speaker; very basic knowledge of Ukrainian and Russian
• Strong computer skills and proficient in various social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Instagram and YouTube)

WORK EXPERIENCES

LEAD DANCE FESTIVAL ORGANIZER 2003-present

& EVENT PLANNING SPECIALIST

(Kyiv, Ukraine and Toronto, Canada)

Key Qualifications & Responsibilities 

• Planned events while managing all event project elements with the allowed time frame.
• Organized events by selecting the best venues, catering, staff and Master or Ceremonies

Key Achievements 

• Always meet event planning deadlines
• Maintained an excellent logistical plan that was seamless and comprehensive
• Maintained a high level of costumer satisfaction
• Always managed to stay within the event’s budget while delivering a high level of service

ACCOUNT MANAGER/TRAINING SPECIALIST 1994-2002

Clearnet/Telus (Toronto, Canada)

Key Qualifications & Responsibilities 

• Responsible for maintaining a near 100% collection rate for a large fortune 500 company.
• Recruitment of new employees
• Performed tasks such as generating accounts statements and reports.
• Managed the accounting and bookkeeping team by following the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Responsible for organizing and maintaining up to date financial records.
• Oversaw accounts receivable write-offs, client trust accounts and payment reversals.
• Provided financial and management reports weekly to location Director.

EDUCATION

• Management Training Seminar – Telus (formerly Clearnet), Toronto, Canada
• Workshops and seminars in Architectural Drawing and Interior Design – Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada 
• Secondary School Diploma – St. Augustine Secondary School, Trinidad, West Indies