Anna Gaiero
Haverhill,MA
Summary
Dynamic Catering Sales Manager at Wedgewood Weddings with expertise in client acquisition and event organization. Proven track record in enhancing customer engagement and negotiating vendor contracts. Skilled in Salesforce and adept at time management, ensuring seamless event execution while fostering strong client relationships. Committed to delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Sales Manager
Wedgewood Weddings
02.2024 - Current
- Individually contributed to sales goals including 100 sold wedding events since February 2024
- Helped couples navigate choices between services with support for questions such as terms, pricing, and availability.
- Developed and adhered to timelines to keep ceremony and reception running smoothly.
- Drafted wedding contracts and other documentation for review with clients and to obtain signatures.
- Coordinated with vendors in securing necessary supplies and services for wedding.
- Scheduled appointments with potential clients to discuss wedding plans.
- Assisted with vendor contracts, negotiating rates and terms with wedding suppliers.
- Organized logistics and prioritized tasks for small to large-scale weddings.
- Handled customer service inquiries and complaints and immediately resolved issues to guest satisfaction.
- Executed complete oversight of bridal couple tours, wedding sales, contract signing, planning meetings, and event coordination
- Established and managed communications with vendors, confirming service and supply delivery.
Paraprofessional
Haverhill Public Schools
11.2016 - 02.2024
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Previously trained in safety care which assisted me in my day to day duties
- Managed behavioral issues
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Oversaw between 7 and 20 students in classrooms and common areas at once to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues and report to parents
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Little Sprouts
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Assisted in creation of lesson plans
Education
High School Diploma -
Whittier Regional Vocation Technical High School
Haverhill, MA05-2016
Skills
- Client Relationships
- Client acquisition
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Salesforce proficiency
- Canva design proficiency
- Effective time management
- Event planning execution
- Applied behavior analysis implementation
- Experience with autism support
- Behavioral plan management
- IEP compliance
- ACE program experience
- Customer service
Timeline
Catering Sales Manager
Wedgewood Weddings
02.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Haverhill Public Schools
11.2016 - 02.2024
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Little Sprouts
05.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Whittier Regional Vocation Technical High School