Christie Ngo
Charlo,MT
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skill and attentive to details, eager to secure entry-level position. Seasoned positive-attitude event manager offering twelve years of experience in special events coordinating and overall success to clients and guests. Committed to providing above and beyond standard of customer service. Knowledgeable and experienced in team building and training, management, event promotion and marketing. Adept at problem-solving. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Client-focused [Job Title] focused on translating visions into one-of-a-kind events. Expert in all facets of event planning with success in controlling costs through strategic negotiations with vendors, suppliers and venues. Committed to going the extra mile to make clients wishes come true.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Event Manager
Plate Perfect Catering
06.2015 - Current
- Coordinated with kitchen or catering staff on delivery, timing and service style of food.
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
- Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing plans to generate event revenue.
- Searched and negotiated suitable venues per setup requirements and budget constraints.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Created detailed timelines for events to meet all deadlines.
- Monitored event expenditures to meet budgets.
Catering Supervisor
Waiters Choice
08.2011 - 07.2016
- Supervised catering staff at all functions, instructing employees to restock items quickly and to promote exemplary service to guests.
- Maintained close working relationships with food and beverage director, head chef and banquet manager.
Education
Associate of Arts - Biology
CPCC
Charlotte, NC05.2010
Vietnamese
First Generation American that is Fluent in Vietnamese and English
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Event Manager
Plate Perfect Catering
06.2015 - Current
Catering Supervisor
Waiters Choice
08.2011 - 07.2016
Associate of Arts - Biology
CPCC
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