Afua Adusei

I have had the privilege of working with corporate leadership teams to craft events with thoughtful choreography, plan for contingencies, track impact and invite feedback through multi-channel engagement. I have successfully managed event operations with nonprofit boards, managing partners and government officials, resulting in increased return on investment and growth in brand visibility. My ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, develop data-driven event operations and workflows help to create waterproof events, and coordinate teams to maintain consistent outcomes.

These skills are directly transferable to the responsibilities outlined in the job description. I have a proven record of leading and executing events designed for networking, enhancing team morale, branding and community building, as well as for producing insightful updates and dashboard summaries to improve upon and scale events. I am adept at leveraging technology to create seamless event preparation, operation and execution, while understanding that a personal touch and high quality standards take events to an exceptional level.

My background includes creating budgets, negotiating with vendors, finalizing contracts, as well as working to improve transparency and communicating data in service to informed decision making. I have been a trusted advisor to leadership and am enthused at the prospect of joining and adding to the team. I believe that events fuel connection and innovation.

Thank you for your consideration and for the opportunity to share my ideas and some of my approach to work through this brief letter.

Afua Adusei (pronounced Ehfwa Ahdoosay)

AMERIVENTS, PRODUCTIONS PLUS, STAFFED, INC. New York, NY

Brand Ambassador/Event Staff 10/2024 – Present

• Provide exceptional customer service and ensure customer experience success
• Assist in setup, operation and breakdown of events in public, private and corporate environments
• Utilize attention to detail to prepare and activate smooth event operation

REAL ROOTS (startup for creating friendship) New York, NY

Experiential Guide 10/2024 – Present

• Host curated meetings, activities, and dinners throughout New York City: create fun, inclusive, warm environments to foster genuine connection among members by researching and organizing venues and events.
• Manage communications through messaging, and survey members for customer satisfaction and engagement.

DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE New York, NY

Senior Business Development Specialist 08/2022 – 09/2023

• Enhanced strategic goal execution for a 50-member legal team by designing and developing formal proposals, marketing collateral, award directory submissions, and supplier diversity surveys, resulting in more efficient workflows and high quality deliverables.
• Streamlined operations and increased efficiency by managing change implementation in data management and process improvement projects, resulting in faster turnaround times and reduced operational bottlenecks.
• Managed event and marketing budget, approving sponsorships, nonprofit partnerships, promotional materials and firm brand visibility through vendor contract negotiation and finalization.

EDUCATION

Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, New York, NY

Master of International Affairs

Yale University, Yale College, New Haven, CT

Bachelor of Arts in History