Professional with excellent leadership, communication and strong event planning abilities. Possessing an incredible aptitude for details and multitasking abilities, effective in a fast-paced/high-intensity work environments. Commitment to organizational goals, meeting deadlines & producing high-quality work.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Elite Catering, Moraine
, OH
04.2021 - Current
Manage and Facilitate event logistics from panning to on-site execution of over 100 special events
Implemented project management practices to ensure directions, motivation, resources and effective communication are utilized
Conduct site visits and event planning meetings for clients
Provide executive level training and team coaching for event coordinators
Collect, organize and analyze data to develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at department level
Complete pre-event and post event analysis with clients and team members
Wedding Consultant
Ele Cake Co
Carrollton, OH
04.2021 - 04.2022
Management of wedding cakes and desserts for over 200 clients to include budgeting, planning and implementation for production to on-site execution
Assumed responsibility for client satisfaction and day to day management of event participation, design and delivery
Fostered relationships with local and national wedding suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and delivery of products.
Event Manger
Holiday Inn, Catering
Fairborn, OH
08.2019 - 10.2020
Created and developed special events quarterly in hotel to showcase services to potential clients
Developed and maintained relationships with local corporations, chambers of commerce, associations and charities in effort to grow revenue and company brand
Worked with executive chef and Banquet department on menu and product development, implementing new SOP’s for company
Catering Sales and Event Manager
Spectra by Comcast/Dayton Convention Center
Dayton, OH
07.2017 - 08.2019
Planned and Managed budgets in excess of $500k
Management of all planning, contracting and on-site operations of annual conventions, trade shows, galas, corporate events and fund raisers
Contract and manage vendors, supplies including catering, decorator, entertainment, AV, transportation, security, registration and housing
Trained, Coached and lead Volunteers for annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Office Manager/Service Manager/Acting GM/ Event Bookings Director
Meadowlark Enterprises
Dayton, OH
01.2015 - 08.2017
Managed vast array of projects & responsibilities in high-intensity environment that included overseeing daily operations, managing staff of 4-8, booking, planning and executing events
Organized private, charity and public events to bring awareness to the neighborhood/ charitable causes & generating lead flow
Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives
Education
Reiki Master - Holistic Health
Remedy Wellness Reiki Master
Springboro, OH
09.2020
Master of Science - Holistic Heath
Four Winds Academy
Blue Ash, OH
2011
Certification - Real Estate
Hondros
Fairborn, OH
2002
Skills
Event Planning & Management
Budget Management
Pre-event and onsite execution
Vendor and customer relations
Self-directed
Client Relations
Strategic Planning
Timeline
Elite Catering, Moraine
04.2021 - Current
Wedding Consultant
Ele Cake Co
04.2021 - 04.2022
Event Manger
Holiday Inn, Catering
08.2019 - 10.2020
Catering Sales and Event Manager
Spectra by Comcast/Dayton Convention Center
07.2017 - 08.2019
Office Manager/Service Manager/Acting GM/ Event Bookings Director
Meadowlark Enterprises
01.2015 - 08.2017
Reiki Master - Holistic Health
Remedy Wellness Reiki Master
Master of Science - Holistic Heath
Four Winds Academy
Certification - Real Estate
Hondros
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