ANJALI CHHABRIA
Duluth
Summary
Dynamic Event Planner with a proven track record at AC EVENTS, excelling in event coordination and guest relations. Adept at managing budgets and logistics, I consistently deliver exceptional experiences. My strong communication skills and commitment to excellence drive successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner
AC EVENTS
06.2025 - Current
- Weddings, corporate gatherings, private parties, or social milestones, our team brings creativity, precision, and passion to every detail.
- Corporate events, wedding planning, and destination planning.
- Guest Management.
- Event Planning and Promotions Company, Freelancer.
Executive Assistant to C-Suite | Finance Operations Support
Innova Solutions
04.2023 - Current
- Managed executive schedules and coordinated appointments efficiently.
- Organized company meetings and prepared necessary materials for participants.
- Facilitated communication between executives and internal teams effectively.
- Maintained confidential files and ensured proper document management practices.
- Assisted in project planning and tracked progress against deadlines diligently.
- Prepared reports and presentations using office software tools accurately.
- Streamlined office procedures to enhance operational efficiency consistently.
- Supported travel arrangements and logistics for executive trips seamlessly.
- Prepared reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, and other documents as needed by the executive staff.
- Provided administrative support in preparing contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation required for daily business activities.
- Answered telephone calls from customers or clients providing assistance where necessary.
- Organized and managed complex calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for executive team.
- Managed daily invoices, reports and proposals.
- Managed all aspects of catering needs for special events hosted by the organization.
- Conducted research on various topics as requested by executives or senior management personnel.
- Oversaw inventory control processes ensuring availability of supplies at all times.
- Followed proper accounting and bookkeeping procedures to support audits.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within organization.
- Record financial transactions, including invoices, payments, and receipts, into accounting systems.
- Account reconciliation: Match and verify financial transactions across different systems to ensure accuracy, and resolve discrepancies.
- Track expenses against budgets and identify areas for cost optimization.
- Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, internal policies, and controls.
- Cash Management: Monitor cash flow, manage bank accounts, and process payments efficiently.
Media Correspondent
TV ASIA
Atlanta
01.2009 - Current
- Research, Investigate and Coverage to Stories.
- Staying updated on current events and trends in their assigned beats and region.
- Conduct interviews with officials, politicians, Celebrities, related individuals, personalities, prepare questions and ensure accurate responses.
- Deliver on Air reports - TV.
- Maintain a Professional and engaging on Camera Presence.
- Travel to different locations - Cover events on site.
- Work with Producers, editors, Camera Crews and other journalists to develop and deliver stories.
- Using Digital and Social Media platforms to help in advertising and promotion of events.
- Securing Advertisements for the channel.
- Maintaining Ethnic standards, Code of Conducts in journalism, maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of the story.
- South Asian Indian Channel, Freelancer
Full-Cycle Technical Recruiter
Innova Solutions
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Sourced and screened candidates for open IT positions, utilizing job boards, social media, and referrals to identify qualified candidates.
- Supported major investment banks recruiting technical professionals in a range of skill sets from Software Developers to BAs/PMs, to high level Agile practitioners.
- Coordinated and scheduled interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring that all parties had the necessary information and materials for a successful interview process.
- Conducted background and reference checks on potential candidates, verifying their employment history, education, and professional credentials.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date candidate and job information in the applicant tracking system, ensuring that data was organized and easily accessible for reporting and analysis.
- Provided excellent customer service to both candidates and clients, responding promptly to inquiries and providing regular updates on the status of open positions.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through regular communication, follow-up and providing exceptional customer service.
- Formerly American Cyber Systems, ACS
Executive Admin Assistant to the CEO / Business Ops Specialist
Innova Solutions
05.2016 - 03.2022
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to executive leadership, managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and handling travel arrangements.
- Oversaw daily operations of the office, ensuring that all administrative tasks were completed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Managed communications on behalf of the CEO/Owner and CFO, including responding to emails and phone calls, drafting correspondence, and preparing presentations.
- Created reports and assisted departments in implementing changes.
- Maintained confidential files and documents, ensuring that sensitive information was protected and only accessible by authorized personnel.
- Coordinated and facilitated meetings and events, including managing logistics, creating agendas, and preparing presentation materials.
- Maintained confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
- Coordinated and managed complex executive schedules, including extensive domestic and international travel arrangements, conference scheduling, and meeting preparation for the C-Suite.
- Formerly American Cyber Systems, ACS
Hospitality Manager
Beyond Management
03.2009 - 04.2016
- Managed beyond exchange international participants who are currently enrolled in the BE program.
- Handled the day-to-day activities in Beyond Hotel, scheduled employees, observed performance, and conducted reviews and evaluations with assistance from the International Recruitment Manager.
- Managed the cultural exchange events in Beyond Managed Hotels, coordinated the event management with hotel staff and Beyond Q-1 participants, and made budgetary recommendations for the show.
- Responsible for reviewing the daily checklist of Beyond Hotel staff and international interns. I trained staff members for the GHE Hotel properties, and I trained members on the property.
- Management systems such as Fidelio, Encore, MSI, and Profit Manager.
- Conducted reviews with international professors who send trainees to Beyond Hotels.
Education
Secondary School Certificate -
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University
Skills
- Communication skills
- Guest relations
- Budget management
- Event coordination
- Vendor management
- Customer relationship management
- Logistics coordination
- Customer service orientation
- Telephone etiquette
- Computer proficiency
- Microsoft Office suite
- Executive calendar management
- Achievement focus
- Work ethic
- Dedication
- Commitment
- Relationship management
- Data analysis
- Budget oversight
- Project management
- Expense tracking
- Project finance management
- Cost control strategies
Timeline
Event Planner
AC EVENTS
06.2025 - Current
Executive Assistant to C-Suite | Finance Operations Support
Innova Solutions
04.2023 - Current
Full-Cycle Technical Recruiter
Innova Solutions
03.2022 - 04.2023
Executive Admin Assistant to the CEO / Business Ops Specialist
Innova Solutions
05.2016 - 03.2022
Hospitality Manager
Beyond Management
03.2009 - 04.2016
Media Correspondent
TV ASIA
01.2009 - Current
Secondary School Certificate -
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University