Cherish Avie
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Experience Events & Operational with expertise in event planning, budgeting and management. Develops successful promotional campaigns and creates effective marketing and advertising materials. Keeps up with latest trends and techniques in event planning industry and maintains proficiency with industry software and tools.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Events Coordinator/Operations Manager
Ruths Hospitality Group Inc.
03.2019 - Current
- Supervised staff during events and maintained efficient performance.
- Greeted patrons and participants at events to guide guests to locations and answer questions.
- Arranged project timelines to avoid critical shortages in staff, resources or events spaces.
- Facilitated communication between internal events personnel and external vendors to quickly resolve any conflicts or concerns.
- Organized and implemented private and catering events with as many as 3000 guests.
- Staffed events by maintaining roster of available personnel and reliable service providers.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Developed site-specific operations plans governing aspects such as traffic and waste management for events.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Office Assistant
Ruths Hospitality Group Inc.
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties
- Managed incoming correspondence to enhance employee performance and reduce time spent on processing and responding.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
- Submitted employee payroll documentation weekly to avoid errors and kept employees paid accurately and on time.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
Education
No Degree -
University Of Louisiana
New Orleans, LAHigh School Diploma -
Chalmette High School
Chalmette, LA05.2015
Skills
- Equipment Transportation
- Selling Event Products and Services
- Cost Estimating
- Transportation Accomodations
- Time Management
- Marketing Materials
- Business Growth
- Event Calendar Management
Timeline
Special Events Coordinator/Operations Manager
Ruths Hospitality Group Inc.
03.2019 - Current
Office Assistant
Ruths Hospitality Group Inc.
02.2016 - 03.2019
No Degree -
University Of Louisiana
High School Diploma -
Chalmette High School
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