Cheryllynn Ogren
Purcellville,VA
Summary
Event Planner & Tasting room Manager. Skilled at conflict resolution. Team Builder who is acutely attentive to employee and guest needs. Punctual problem solver and avid multitasker. A track record of being an essential part of the management team and instrumental in providing effective solutions that produce immediate impact and contribute to the establishment’s long-term success. Fully knowledgeable in all aspects of Event Planning such as weddings, galas, social events and religious celebrations
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Team Captain
Monks Catering
Purcellville
03.2025 - Current
- As an Event planner, my responsibilities include design and production within time limits. Working with clients to identify their needs and ensure customer satisfaction. Organizing facilities and details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc.
Operations Manager
Bluemont Station Winery & Brewery
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Manage the Tavern and Tasting room, manage bartenders, create schedules, train on POS, handle customer service and quality issues. Oversee onsite private events. Create innovative and new cocktails/mocktails for seasonal menu changes. Assist bar during overflow hours. Conduct tours of facility.
Server
The Purcellville Pub
Purcellville, USA
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Full time waitress including bussing tables, cleaning, stocking, including all closing duties end of shift.
Personal Fitness Trainer Primary Group Exercise Instructor
Olympus Gym
Purcellville, USA
05.2010 - 11.2020
- Energetic Pound Fit Instructor with strong background in Barre, Pilates, Spin, weights, Core ball and Bodyblade. Highly motivated to help others reach their health and fitness goals without gimmicks. Promotes activities and coping methods that transform unhealthy habits and fuel healthy lifestyle.
Wedding Planner
Smokin Willy BBQ
Purcellville, USA
05.2013 - 03.2020
- As a Wedding/Event Planner, I bring the vision of brides and grooms to life by planning, organizing and overseeing all aspects of the wedding ceremony, reception and, often, the honeymoon. I ensure that the preparation, as well as the execution, of the couple's big day goes smoothly and that the newlyweds are satisfied with the results.
Server
Coopers Hawk Winery
Ashburn, USA
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Full time waitress and wine club sales
Event Planner
Deli South
Leesburg, USA
06.2016 - 09.2019
- As an Event planner, my responsibilities include design and production within time limits. Working with clients to identify their needs and ensure customer satisfaction. Organizing facilities and details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Winona State University
Winona, MN01.1988
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent sales and negotiating skills
- Good communication and Customer Service skills
- The ability to manage a budget
- Problem solving skills
- The ability to deal with the unexpected
- Excellent relationship with local vendors
- Excellent attention to detail
- Energetic personality
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Timeline
Event Team Captain
Monks Catering
03.2025 - Current
Operations Manager
Bluemont Station Winery & Brewery
03.2022 - 03.2025
Server
The Purcellville Pub
05.2019 - 03.2022
Server
Coopers Hawk Winery
02.2018 - 09.2019
Event Planner
Deli South
06.2016 - 09.2019
Wedding Planner
Smokin Willy BBQ
05.2013 - 03.2020
Personal Fitness Trainer Primary Group Exercise Instructor
Olympus Gym
05.2010 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
Winona State University