Chelsea Karg
St Louis,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable and experienced Director of Event Production, with proven history of leading a high-performing team and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. A leader who not only cares about the success of themselves but the success of the team and the company as a whole. Strong organizational skills, time management and meticulous detail allow for me jto manage many events and projects at a time. My current role encompasses all aspects of event planning with expertise in vendor management, logistics, budgeting, and the overall event experience. I coordinate every aspect of an event, with catering being one part of a comprehensive event planning service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Event Production
Butler's Pantry
04.2021 - Current
- Specializes in off premise events as well as events at venues that our company owns and operates
- Execute all details of an event from signed contract to invoicing for events up to 1,000 guests
- Interview, onboard and train new and existing Event Managers and Sales Managers
- Manage a team of Assistant Event Managers and Senior Event Manager's to ensure efficient productivity, good client management & a great team moral
- Continue to produce and distribute BEOs to all necessary departments
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Continue to evaluate existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement
- Contracts and communicates with third party vendors to secure rentals, services or plan load ins and load outs
- Continue to manage on site at intricate events to ensure client satisfaction
Senior Event Manager
Butlers Pantry Catering
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Specializes in off premise events as well as produces events at venues our company owns and operates
- Train any onboarded Event Coordinator or Event Manager
- Client management
- Produce BEOs for the culinary and operations department as well as communicate any event notes that go to service staff
- Continue to evaluate existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement
- Continue working with internal departments as well as outside vendors to plan every detail leading up to and producing events
- Continue to manage on site at intricate events to ensure client satisfaction
- Execute all details of an event from signed contract to invoicing for up to 40 events, monthly
Event Manager
Butler's Pantry
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement
- Worked with internal departments as well as outside vendors to plan every detail leading up to and producing events
- On site manager at intricate events to ensure client satisfaction
- Execute all details of an event from signed contract to invoicing for up to 25 events, monthly
Catering Sales Manager/Banquet Sales Assistant
Maggiano's Little Italy
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Collaborate with clients to plan event menus, budgets, and venues
- Construct client contracts, catering event orders and banquet event orders through Delphi as well as sending to clients for review through Sertifi
- Assist in running deposits for all events through Aloha
- Responsible for staffing off site catering events
- Developed a catering VIP program to promote repeat buisness and higher sales
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
St. Louis Community College Forest Park
2017
Skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Google Sheets, Docs, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Canva, Prismm, Social Tables and Caterease
- Verbal and written communication
- Assists in menu planning and following food trends
- Conducts client meetings and site visits
- Strategies and goals
- Great communication skills
- Manages staff productively and positively
- Excellent team leadership
- Intricate event logistics
- Solution finder
- Maintains vendor relationships
Timeline
Director of Event Production
Butler's Pantry
04.2021 - Current
Senior Event Manager
Butlers Pantry Catering
03.2020 - 04.2021
Event Manager
Butler's Pantry
03.2018 - 03.2020
Catering Sales Manager/Banquet Sales Assistant
Maggiano's Little Italy
08.2017 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
St. Louis Community College Forest Park
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