Akinbile Adeola

Efficient and results-driven Event Project Manager with 4 years of experience delivering high-impact corporate, experiential and hybrid events for audiences of up to 1,500 attendees. Skilled in end-to-end event logistics, budget management, vendor negotiation and client relationship management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive operational efficiencies and deliver consistently outstanding results.

A detail-oriented professional with a passion for creating seamless, memorable event experiences.

Event Manager at ICONTACT EVENTS (2022-01 – 2026-12)

• Planned and executed end-to-end delivery of 60+ corporate, experiential and live events annually, ranging from intimate boardroom gatherings of 20 to large-scale conferences of 1,500+ attendees.
• Managed event high budgets ranging, consistently delivering projects within a 2–3% variance of approved budget.
• Negotiated supplier and venue contracts achieving an average cost saving of 18% year-on-year without compromising event quality
• Served as primary point of contact for a portfolio of 25+ client accounts, achieving a client retention rate of 92% over 5 years.
• Led and mentored a core team of 4–6 event coordinators, plus managed on-site teams of up to 30 freelance staff including caterers, ushers, logistics experts, media companies and entertainers per event.
• Built and maintained a preferred supplier network of 80+ vendors including catering, logistics and entertainment, driving faster procurement and stronger SLA compliance
• Spearheaded the agency's pivot and management generating a new revenue high stream worth 200% increase.
• Delivered the company's largest-ever event on time and 4% under budget, receiving direct client commendation.

Administrative Assistant at Enliven Abode Creations (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Supported daily business operations including order processing, scheduling and supplier correspondence for a home gifts and fragrance retail brand
• Monitored and maintained stock levels across hamper, gift and home fragrance product lines, coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely restocking
• Acted as first point of contact for customer enquiries, processing orders and resolving complaints to maintain high satisfaction levels
• Prepared invoices, purchase orders and sales reports to support management in tracking revenue across all product categories
• Coordinated packaging, dispatch and delivery logistics, ensuring all orders were accurately fulfilled and presented to brand standard

B.A (Ed) (Hons) in Education History – University of Lagos (2024-12)