ALEXA MELLO
Union,NJ
Summary
Organized, creative, and detail-oriented wedding and event planning professional with hands-on experience independently planning and coordinating my own wedding from another state without a professional planner, as well as assisting with a friend’s wedding. Experienced in coordinating vendors, managing timelines and deadlines, organizing logistics, communicating with multiple parties, and handling unexpected challenges while remaining calm and solution-oriented. Strong background in client communication, relationship building, organization, and high-pressure environments. Outgoing, self-motivated, and highly knowledgeable in social media and digital communication, with a genuine passion for creating thoughtful, seamless, and memorable experiences for couples and their guests.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Independent Wedding Planning & Coordination
Myself
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Independently planned and coordinated my wedding without the assistance of a professional wedding planner, managing vendors, logistics, timelines, budget, appointments, and overall event details.
- When unexpected circumstances required the original event plans to change shortly before the wedding, independently reorganized the event and later planned a second intimate wedding in New Jersey.
- Planned the second wedding with a total budget of under $8,000.
- Communicated with vendors and service providers regarding availability, expectations, contracts, payments, and event details.
- Managed multiple deadlines and planning responsibilities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Coordinated wedding-day logistics and adapted to unexpected changes while remaining organized, calm, and solution-oriented.
Wedding Planning Assistant
Friends Wedding
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Assisted with planning and coordination for a friend’s wedding, supporting the couple with organization, logistics, and event-related details.
- Helped manage planning tasks and details leading up to the wedding while keeping the couple’s vision and priorities in mind.
- Assisted with wedding-day coordination to help create a smooth and organized experience for the couple and guests.
- Collaborated with the couple and others involved in the event while adapting to changing needs and priorities.
Family Service Specialist II
DCPP - Department of Children & Families
04.2025 - 02.2025
- Coordinated communication and services among families, schools, community agencies, law enforcement, and other professionals, ensuring all relevant parties remained informed and aligned.
- Managed multiple active cases and competing priorities simultaneously while meeting time-sensitive deadlines and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Scheduled and conducted in-home visits and meetings, requiring preparation, organization, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Developed and monitored individualized plans, coordinated resources, and consistently followed up to ensure responsibilities and next steps were completed.
- Communicated professionally with families and outside professionals, including during stressful and emotionally sensitive circumstances.
- Used problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to address unexpected challenges while remaining calm, professional, and solution-focused.
- Maintained detailed records, reports, and confidential documentation with exceptional attention to detail.
Server - Food & Beverage
National Bedminster Golf Course
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided personalized service in a fast-paced hospitality environment while managing multiple guests, requests, and priorities simultaneously.
- Communicated closely with guests and team members to ensure smooth service and a positive overall experience.
- Responded to guest concerns quickly and professionally while remaining calm and solution-focused.
- Maintained organization, accuracy, and attention to detail while balancing competing responsibilities.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to coordinate service and respond to changing needs throughout the day.
- Assisted with training new servers on policies, procedures, and service standards.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2023
High School Diploma -
UCVTS
Scotch Plains, NJ06-2021
Skills
- Event & Logistics Coordination
- Timeline & Schedule Management
- Client Communication
- Vendor & Team Communication
- On-Site Coordination
- Organization & Attention to Detail
- Multi-Tasking & Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- High-Stress Environment Management
- Customer Service
- Social Media & Digital Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Written & Verbal Communication
Languages
Bilingual: Spanish
Additional Qualifications
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Highly knowledgeable in social media platforms and digital communication
- Organized, adaptable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working in high-stress environments
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable working with diverse clients, families, and professional teams
Timeline
Wedding Planning Assistant
Friends Wedding
03.2026 - 07.2026
Server - Food & Beverage
National Bedminster Golf Course
04.2025 - 08.2025
Family Service Specialist II
DCPP - Department of Children & Families
04.2025 - 02.2025
Independent Wedding Planning & Coordination
Myself
02.2025 - 07.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology
Kean University
High School Diploma -
UCVTS