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ANNE CARMACK

Santa Monica,California

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at The Ambrose, excelling in organizational and communication skills. As Santa Monica's inaugural Poet Laureate, I creatively promoted arts education while managing LO/CAL Cafe. Recognized for developing effective systems and fostering community engagement, I thrive in fast-paced environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

POET LAUREATE

CITY OF SANTA MONICA
Santa Monica, USA
01.2024 - Current
  • Chosen in a competitive process as Santa Monica's Inaugural Poet Laureate
  • Working with poetry to highlight the city through the literary arts, while supporting the creation of literary works that commemorate the diversity and vibrancy of Santa Monica, and promoting arts education throughout the community
  • Developing and presenting original poetic works in public readings.
  • Leading creative writing workshops in libraries or public spaces
  • PRESS RELEASE:https://smdp.com/lifestyle/briefs-38/

MANAGER

LO/CAL CAFE & MARKET
Santa Monica, USA
01.2021 - Current
  • Currently managing a local cafe in the Ocean Park neighborhood
  • A post-Covid temporary position assisting my friend Hooman Baratipour, in all areas of successfully running his busy, neighborhood cafe
  • Guest Services: Hosting, Greeting & Guiding guests through the Lo/Cal experience
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.

SALES MANAGER/CONCIERGE/EVENT COORDINATOR/ PROJECT MANAGER

THE AMBROSE
Santa Monica, USA
01.2003 - 03.2020
  • Sales Manager at an award-winning, eco-friendly boutique hotel in the heart of Santa Monica.ca
  • Managed all aspects of guest/client relations, concierge services & event planning and scheduling
  • Created maintained organizational systems, policies and procedures
  • Communicated with ownership, executive management team, team members and vendors to ensure successful hotel events and meetings
  • Greeted clients upon arrival and deliver warm, friendly and efficient event services
  • Conduct Staff training sessions for new team members
  • Coordinated community volunteer experiences
  • Assisted sales and PR team in developing brand awareness by creating relevant and creative copy and social media content
  • Project Manager for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, USGBC) responsible for assisting environmental advisor with completion and documentation of national certification project and for identifying all starting points and problems, setting deadlines and creating project budget
  • Familiar with all operational areas of environmental design including facility management, supplies and purchasing, custodial services, site and grounds maintenance, housekeeping practices and energy and water conservation
  • Attend weekly meetings with assigned Environmental Advisor
  • Instrumental in creating company environmental policies, procedures and contracts
  • Manage and assist F&B team with all aspects of special events and executive boardroom meetings

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Verbal skills
  • Creative skills
  • Communication skills

References

  • Mary Lynch, Director of Sales, The Ambrose Hotel, 310.750.5189
  • Alfred Edwards, Revenue Manager, The Ambrose Hotel, 323.327.5283
  • Deirdre Wallace, Founder, The Ambrose Hotel, 917.842.1623

Timeline

POET LAUREATE

CITY OF SANTA MONICA
01.2024 - Current

MANAGER

LO/CAL CAFE & MARKET
01.2021 - Current

SALES MANAGER/CONCIERGE/EVENT COORDINATOR/ PROJECT MANAGER

THE AMBROSE
01.2003 - 03.2020

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