Sahara Mcknight
Summary
Experienced party planner with expertise in event planning, budgeting and management. Develops successful promotional campaigns and creates effective marketing and advertising materials. Keeps up with latest trends and techniques in event planning industry and maintains proficiency with industry software and tools. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. CStrong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Party Planner
Chuck E Cheese
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced client satisfaction by executing memorable and well-organized events.
- Increased repeat business through strong relationships with clients and vendors.
- Managed budgets effectively, providing cost-saving solutions without sacrificing event quality.
- Streamlined event planning processes to improve efficiency and reduce client stress.
Party Decorator
Chocolate & Balloons By Egger's
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Showcased creativity through the incorporation of various materials such as fabrics, balloons, lighting effects, and floral arrangements into designs.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Enhanced event atmosphere by designing and implementing creative party decorations.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering personalized and unique decoration concepts.
- Managed inventory and maintained a well-organized stock of party supplies for seamless event execution.
- Collaborated with clients to develop custom decoration themes, ensuring their vision was brought to life.
Sales Associate
Party City
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Packer Associate
Amazon
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Improved packing efficiency by implementing organized workflows and clearly labeled storage areas.
- Reduced product damage rates by carefully handling items during the packing process.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, adhering to company safety regulations and policies.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily packing tasks.
- Prepared packages for shipment following specific guidelines, reducing shipping errors and costly delays.
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
Seasonal Driver Helper
UPS
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently, minimizing damage to goods and optimizing space utilization.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols during loading and unloading tasks.
- Achieved punctual deliveries through diligent route planning while accounting for traffic patterns or road closures.
- Lifted and carried packages weighing up to [Number] pounds.
- Used hand trucks and dollies to safely transport heavy and cumbersome packages.
- Scanned and tracked packages for delivery accuracy and security.
- Used proper safety techniques and gear such as lifting straps to move items off truck.
Education
GED -
Concord High School
109 Rhine Ave Staten Island 1030206.2023
Skills
- Decoration Design
- Event Planning
- Corporate Events Planning
- Room Setup and Breakdown
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Party Planner
Chuck E Cheese
04.2023 - 09.2023
Party Decorator
Chocolate & Balloons By Egger's
02.2023 - 07.2023
Packer Associate
Amazon
01.2021 - 06.2021
Sales Associate
Party City
07.2020 - 08.2021
Seasonal Driver Helper
UPS
11.2018 - 05.2019
GED -
Concord High School
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