Anya Carwitz-Heidenberg
Benicia,CA
Summary
Resourceful, innovative, and proactive professional passionate about supporting businesses in the service and event industry. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Boho Buttercream & The Dragonfly Tea Room
01.2018 - Current
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines, and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Event Coordinator
Yaya Photography & Through Emma's Eye
08.2005 - Current
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Handled crisis management situations promptly.
- Proved successful working within a fast-paced environment.
Stylist
Stitch Fix
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge ensuring relevant styling suggestions for clients.
- Conducted wardrobe consultations, identifying gaps in clients'' existing collections.
- Updated customer service standards to increase number of return customers and overall company profits.
American Sign Language Teacher
Salinas Union High School District & CSUMB
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives promoting inclusivity on deaf culture awareness for faculty and staff.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Information Technology Support Specialist
Cal State University Fullerton
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Chapman University
Monterey, CA04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, CA08.2008
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Audio-Visual Management
- Room Setup and Breakdown
- Food service knowledge
Training
Photography, graphic design, web design, social media management, and culinary arts training in pastries.
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Boho Buttercream & The Dragonfly Tea Room
01.2018 - Current
Stylist
Stitch Fix
08.2016 - 03.2018
American Sign Language Teacher
Salinas Union High School District & CSUMB
08.2008 - 05.2013
Event Coordinator
Yaya Photography & Through Emma's Eye
08.2005 - Current
Information Technology Support Specialist
Cal State University Fullerton
09.2004 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Special Education
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Cal State Fullerton
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