Arianna Jackson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Event & Catering Manager with 5+ years of dedicated experience in corporate events and client management, known for a meticulous approach to project management, time management, and business development. Adept at building strong relationships with high-touch corporate clients. Consistently exceeding client expectations through strategic planning and effective team leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cisco Meraki Events & Catering Manager
Blue Plate
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with clients to understand their event objectives, requirements, and preferences
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution
- Train and supervise a team of onsite event staff members
- Assign roles and responsibilities to the team, ensuring efficient event operations
- Collaborate with the finance department to reconcile event-related financial transactions
- Track and manage accounts receivable, ensuring timely payment from clients
- Build and maintain strong relationships with high touch corporate clients.
Development Assistant
IU School of Liberal Arts
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Researching alumni and prospective donors using donor alumni databases
- Support ongoing donor stewardship work, including creating and preparing materials for distribution
- Generating reports showing the outcomes of annual fund appeals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Tourism Event and Sport Management
Indiana University
Indianapolis, INKelley School of Business
Kelley School of Business
Skills
- Project Management
- Client Relations
- Business Development
- Time Management
- Account Management
- Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
Exceeding Sales Goal
- Utilizing a customer-centric approach & sales target goal setting to 2023 exceed sales goals by 39%.
Timeline
Cisco Meraki Events & Catering Manager
Blue Plate
08.2021 - Current
Development Assistant
IU School of Liberal Arts
08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Tourism Event and Sport Management
Indiana University
Kelley School of Business
Kelley School of Business
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