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Abigail Houser

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Organized and creative Event Coordinator with 10 years of comprehensive experience overseeing and coordinating various events. Well-versed in booking with clients and arranging a timeline, floor plan, food and drinks menu, negotiating terms, and conditions and hiring personnel to manage operations of events. Friendly and versatile professional possessing strong networking abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of event planning.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Bartender

Crazy Pinz
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2025 - Current
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.

Event Supervisor

Cerutis Catering
Fort Wayne, IN
11.2024 - Current

Event Manager

The orchid events and catering
New Haven, Indiana
01.2014 - 11.2024
  • Set up and tear down of each event, including tables, chairs, linens, table settings, buffet, centerpieces
  • Communicated to the kitchen staff by creating a neat timeline and presentation of food
  • Ensured compliance with health, safety, and legal regulations, minimizing risk and liability for all events.
  • Managed event timelines, ensuring all milestones are met and communicated to relevant parties.
  • Provided support to attendees before, during, and after the event as needed.
  • Provided leadership to all staff but mostly servers before, during and after event.
  • Met with potential clients by touring our event space and creating estimates
  • Booked with clients and helped plan their events from start to finish, creating timelines, floor plans, food menus, bar services and decorations
  • Helped with food prep and any kitchen work, dishwashing and cleaning bathrooms
  • Served food and cleared table settings in a timely manner during event
  • Assisted in bar tending

Teachers Aide

Kiddie Prep School
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Indiana Wesleyan
Fort Wayne, IN
05-2021

Skills

  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Social Media Management
  • Menu Planning
  • Managing events start to finish
  • Schedule Management
  • Wedding trends proficiency
  • Staff Oversight
  • Event Marketing
  • Supply Management

Timeline

Server/Bartender

Crazy Pinz
01.2025 - Current

Event Supervisor

Cerutis Catering
11.2024 - Current

Teachers Aide

Kiddie Prep School
09.2020 - 05.2021

Event Manager

The orchid events and catering
01.2014 - 11.2024

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Indiana Wesleyan

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