Blake Isaacs
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Dynamic Event Manager with a proven track record at La Gala, excelling in guest relations and team leadership. Expert in event planning and on-site execution, consistently exceeding client expectations and boosting customer satisfaction. Skilled in leveraging strong negotiation skills to optimize budgets, alongside a talent for fostering client loyalty through memorable experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
La Gala
03.2021 - Current
- Managed event schedules with detailed planning to enhance attendee experience.
- Strengthened client loyalty by delivering memorable experiences that exceeded expectations.
- Led diverse teams by assigning roles and responsibilities aligned with individual strengths.
- Optimized event budgets by negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Collaborated closely with clients throughout the planning process to ensure their vision was accurately reflected in the final event layout.
- Managed event logistics from conception to completion, ensuring every detail contributed to event's success.
Retail Sales Representative
Hershey
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintained awareness of competitors'' offerings to provide informed comparisons when assisting customers with purchase decisions.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional product knowledge and personalized recommendations.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Utilized persuasive communication skills to encourage undecided customers toward making confident purchases.
- Assisted customers in navigating the store layout, efficiently locating desired products for prompt purchasing decisions.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
Recruiter
Insight Global
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
Education
BBA - Management
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2018
Skills
- Guest relations
- Team leadership and supervision
- On-site execution
- Schedule management
- New business development
- Event planning
Timeline
Event Manager
La Gala
03.2021 - Current
Retail Sales Representative
Hershey
03.2019 - 03.2021
Recruiter
Insight Global
06.2018 - 02.2019
BBA - Management
University of Kentucky
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