Robert DiFazio
Franklin
Summary
Event and training professional with 25+ years of experience in event planning, volunteer training, project management, and entertainment services. Skilled in logistics coordination, registration systems, virtual/onsite event hosting, and training material development. Adept at building collaborative relationships, managing budgets, and delivering polished events and professional development programs.
Strategic leader with proven track record in driving organizational success and fostering team collaboration. Adept at developing and implementing high-impact strategies, ensuring operational excellence, and adapting to dynamic business environments. Strong communicator with expertise in project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement, consistently delivering measurable results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Membership & Unit Service Executive
Scouting America, Mayflower Council
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinate large-scale recruitment events, conferences, and trainings with full logistical oversight.
- Lead volunteer training on recruitment techniques, leadership development, and position-specific instruction.
- Manage event promotion, registration, participant tracking, and evaluation.
- Develop and distribute training materials across online and in-person platforms.
- Collaborate with boards, community leaders, and partners to deliver engagement programs.
Owner/Entertainer
Rob Peters Entertainment
01.2002 - 01.2025
- Manage operations of a full-service entertainment company, overseeing 50+ weddings, conferences, and corporate events annually.
- Schedule personnel, coordinate with venues/vendors, and execute live event services for up to 2,000 attendees.
- Direct marketing, client relations, and contract negotiations.
Road Service Dispatcher
AAA Northeast
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Coordinated and prioritized high-volume service requests using dispatch and tracking systems.
- Optimized resource deployment and maintained real-time operational awareness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Broadcasting & Business Administration
St. Joseph’s College
Windham, ME05-1991
Skills
- Event Planning & Logistics (registration, scheduling, hybrid/onsite events)
- Training & Professional Development (volunteer training, instructional materials)
- Microsoft 365 (Word, Office, Teams, Excel), Zoom, PowerPoint
- Customer relations
- Project Management (budgets, tracking, reporting, CRM/database)
- Strong Communication (written, verbal, committee support)
- Team leadership
- Administrative skills
- Problem resolution
- Quality management
- Team player
- Strategy development
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout, Troop 32; East Bridgewater, MA
Certification
- Endorsed Professional Entertainer (E.P.E.), National Association of Mobile Entertainers
- Eagle Scout – Troop 32, East Bridgewater, MA
Timeline
Senior Membership & Unit Service Executive
Scouting America, Mayflower Council
01.2022 - Current
Road Service Dispatcher
AAA Northeast
01.2014 - 01.2018
Owner/Entertainer
Rob Peters Entertainment
01.2002 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Broadcasting & Business Administration
St. Joseph’s College
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