Edina Szabo
Budapest,Hungary
Summary
Energetic Event Manager with 20+ year successful career on national and international level in planning, coordinating and executing cultural, corporate, gaming and educational events. Demonstrated cost-effective budgeting, exceptional time management and event marketing skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COO
Esport1 Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives for long-term growth and profitability.
- Manage national & international esports related events over 25,000 visitors, 6 million total stream view
- Manage employee events 25 - 250 person
- Incentive for employee development: employee brand developing; ‘My first entrepreneurship' program; planning professional trainings
- Manage stakeholder & partner relationships
- Manage sectors like events, editorial, TV, financial, HR, marketing, sales
- Manage of events professionals, as well as external vendors and contractors over 300 people, up to 15 per year.
- Boosted operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
Educational Committee, President
Hungarian Esports Association
01.2019 - Current
- Project leader in ISCA EU project: among 5 country, e-learning tool development for European Grassroots Esports
- Redeveloping and restructuring
- Increasing membership with 60%
- Increasing the number of projects with 80%: meetups, workshops, written and video content, manage educational methodology related to gaming & esports.
- Achieved committee objectives by effectively leading meetings and fostering collaboration among members.
- Improved overall committee efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing project management tools.
Ambassador
Women in Games
01.2021 - Current
- Strengthened relations by organizing various cultural exchange programs and events.
- Fostered cross-border cooperation by participating in regional conferences and meetings.
- Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
- Developed lasting connections with industry professionals through networking at conferences, workshops, and other relevant gatherings.
External Professional Representative
Korean Cultural Center
01.2020 - Current
- Manage cultural and educational events offline & stream over 8000 visitors, 10,000+ total stream view, 2-3 per year
- Event digitalization (pandemic environment) increased digital visitors by 120%
- Enhanced visitor relationships by providing personalized and attentive service.
Program Coordinator & Communication Specialist
Korean Cultural Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Manage 360° events from budget planning to implementing
- Participants from 3 countries, cultural, governmental and industrial parties
- Manage mainstream communication channels, developed digital communication channels.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Developed effective communication strategies for improved collaboration among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
President
Angolan-Hungarian Economic Association
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Developed strong partnerships with cross-boarded teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
- Manage diplomatic relations, partner relations, facilitating communication
- Manage bilateral educational and cultural events (Angola, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa – Hungary).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cultural Management & Adult Education
Eötvös Lóránd University - Education & Psychology
Budapest, Hungary06.2008
Skills
- Time management
- Themed adaptation
- Project Management
- Operations Oversight
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Company Representation
- Creative Thinking
- Decision Making
- Event Sales
Accomplishments
- Planned over 18 events in 2023.
- Supervised team of 140 staff members.
- Created contingency plans for intercultural events, successfully saving 3 potentially disastrous events.
Languages
Hungarian
Native language
English (fluent)
Advanced
C1
Korean (basic)
Elementary
A2
Certification
- Project management, sustainability Training, 2023
- New Leadership Training, 2022
- Certified Employee Experience Expert, 2019-2021
Timeline
Ambassador
Women in Games
01.2021 - Current
External Professional Representative
Korean Cultural Center
01.2020 - Current
COO
Esport1 Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2023
Educational Committee, President
Hungarian Esports Association
01.2019 - Current
Program Coordinator & Communication Specialist
Korean Cultural Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
President
Angolan-Hungarian Economic Association
01.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Cultural Management & Adult Education
Eötvös Lóránd University - Education & Psychology