Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
References
Volunteer Work

Adam Marchant

Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront
Portland,OR - Oregon
8
years of professional experience

Ambitious and results-driven event professional with 4+ years of experience in event coordination and hospitality, currently serving as a Catering Services Manager. Experienced in planning and executing weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings, with a strong ability to develop event timelines, create floor plans, coordinate menus and meal service, and manage the many moving parts of an event from initial planning through execution. Known for being personable, adaptable, and highly effective under pressure, with the ability to quickly navigate last-minute changes while maintaining a positive client experience. Brings an extroverted, emotionally intelligent approach to building strong relationships with both clients and coworkers.

Work History

Catering Services Manager

1 Year 6 Months
Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront | 02.2025 - Current

Event Manager

2 Years 4 Months
Art of Catering | 03.2022 - 07.2024

Wedding and Event Coordinator

2 Years 10 Months
YouKnotMe | 07.2019 - 05.2022

Office Manager and Events Coordinator

1 Year 3 Months
PeopleFirm LLC | 11.2018 - 02.2020

Education

- General Studies

University of Washington | Seattle, WA

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Portland Community College | Portland, OR

Skills

Relationship building
Strategic planning
Event planning
Team building
Organizational skills
Data entry
Excellent multi-tasking ability
Friendly and outgoing nature
Event sales
Vendor and contract negotiations
Events logistics management
Budget development
Networking

Timeline

Catering Services Manager

Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront
02.2025 - CurrentRead More

Event Manager

Art of Catering
03.2022 - 07.2024Read More

Wedding and Event Coordinator

YouKnotMe
07.2019 - 05.2022Read More

Office Manager and Events Coordinator

PeopleFirm LLC
11.2018 - 02.2020Read More

University of Washington

from General Studies
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Portland Community College

Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And General Studies
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References

Lindsay Foster, Personal Reference - 360.801.4737

Antrese Dickens, Professional Reference - 702.349.6906

Bill Eldson, Professional Reference -239.309.9009

Volunteer Work

LiftUP - Our mission is to reduce hunger and improve the lives of low-income residents of Northwest and Downtown Portland.

The Living Room - To provide a safe, healthy, empowering space where GLBTQQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning) youth (ages 14-20) and allies can connect with one another and resources in our community.

Adam Marchant