Busayo Kehinde

Event Producer with a proven record of delivering 50+ events spanning weddings, birthdays, proposals, corporate functions, creative productions, and private events, maintaining a 95% success rate. Responsible for the full event lifecycle from initial concept and visual direction, including mood boards, colour palettes, florals, furniture, backdrops and lighting, to vendor sourcing and negotiation, décor execution, venue operations, logistics, setup, on-site management and post-event close-out. Skilled at interpreting client briefs and translating them into cohesive, well-styled guest experiences with intentional attention to design, flow, and functionality.

Effective at coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors, managing timelines and budgets, troubleshooting in real-time, and maintaining operational control under pressure to ensure seamless execution.

Event Manager | Events & Operations at Fame Lagos (2025-01 – Present)

• Manage events end to end, from planning and preparation through setup, live execution, and breakdown, ensuring every element meets approved briefs, timelines, and quality standards.
• Translate client and management briefs into practical event plans, production requirements, layouts, and detailed execution schedules.
• Coordinate logistics, timelines, vendors, production crews, décor teams, and service providers to achieve seamless delivery across multiple simultaneous event elements.
• Supervise venue readiness on-site, including furniture placement, décor installation, styling, catering requirements, and guest areas, while holding vendors to agreed specifications.
• Resolve operational issues quickly during preparation and live events, and support budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation to improve workflows and operational efficiency.

Lead Event Planner | Independent Practice at Brain Behind Events (2022-01 – Present)

• Plan and deliver weddings, birthdays, proposals, corporate functions, and private celebrations from initial concept to final close-out.
• Develop detailed mood boards and visual concepts defining theme, colour palette, décor, florals, furniture, table styling, and backdrops to give clients a clear, cohesive vision.
• Source, brief, and manage photographers, caterers, decorators, rental companies, entertainers, and production teams, backed by event timelines, floor plans, and setup schedules.
• Conduct venue assessments and site visits to determine space requirements, guest flow, and logistics, then lead on-site teams and vendors through setup and execution.
• Manage client communication throughout the planning cycle, troubleshoot issues with professionalism, and oversee breakdown, vendor close-out, and post-event follow-up.

Event Production & Studio Manager at The Orea Studios (2024-01 – 2025-01)

• Managed daily operations of a busy creative and event production space, coordinating studio bookings, productions, shoots, and live events.
• Oversaw venue preparation, event setup, equipment, lighting, furniture, and production requirements to ensure every session ran smoothly.
• Coordinated clients, photographers, directors, vendors, and production crews, serving as the primary on-site contact for real-time support and problem-solving.
• Managed booking schedules and resource allocation, minimizing conflicts and optimizing use of space.
• Developed and implemented streamlined workflows for setup, breakdown, and transitions, and supervised internal teams and external vendors to uphold operational and service standards.

Event Planning & Décor | Professional Experience at Indigo Crystal Academy (2022-01 – 2024-01)

• Supported the planning and execution of client events, gaining practical insight into real-world briefs, production requirements, and event-day coordination.
• Assisted with décor preparation, styling, setup, and venue transformation, converting creative concepts into visually cohesive event environments.
• Contributed to event logistics, material preparation, and vendor coordination, providing reliable on-site support throughout live events.
• Developed working knowledge of event timelines, setup procedures, and décor installation standards within a professional event environment.
• Completed formal training in Event Décor & Styling and Event Planning & Management, applying certified best practices to live events.

B.Sc. in Philosophy – Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria (2018-01 – 2023-01)