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Christina  Bachew

Christina Bachew

Wedding And Event Coordinator
Cape Girardeau,MO

Summary

The experience gathered in over twenty years of detailed Wedding and Event Management comes with a holistic balance. Respect, organization, and creative problem solving are foundational blocks in the leadership approach of building a winning team of workers. The leadership journey of hiring and training began with a group of eight young volunteers and a micro budget. This was a huge challenge set before me with training this youthful crew to honor the clients' vision and respect the organizations branding. Not to mention, my husband was one of the bosses with high expectations and a stickler for details! Cultivating and planning events such as weddings, concerts, food and wine tasting, business dinners, galas and religious celebrations are just a few of the events. I had the challenge of consistently executing strong organizational skills, management of multiple venues and with simultaneous events. Looking back, the successes and challenges give a fulfillment and new excitement from a more mature perspective. Twelve years later, I joyfully handed over the reigns to one of those beginning employees. I continue to be on the board of directors as a mentor. What was built in those ten years became an internationally recognized team of 40 plus workers that manage with excellence in the Caribbean nation.

No job or detail is to small. In 2001 I first opened "In the Details" as a naevi wedding planner. The focus was memorable experience with detail care. There is great importance of one on one attention and also maintaining a birds eye view. After serving over 50 couples balancing both of these perspectives is a challenge that has taken time to learn. Detailed décor, ambiance lighting, the brides silent smile is crucial but equal to the overall organization and event culture. What a joy 20 years of experience has been in and what excitement for a new chapter.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Creative Arts Teacher

Prodigy Leadership Academy
Cape Girardeau, MO
08.2021 - Current
  • Organize and execute 4 creative events and experiences for students to lead.
  • Supported 132 students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art, music and theater.
  • Pioneer a new approach of incorporating multilevel learning in the areas of art, music and theater.
  • Develop 8 leadership teams within the classroom to make decisions on creative arts in the Cape Girardeau Community.
  • Daily classroom management
  • Offer constructive solutions to emergency behavioral challenges for the classroom and individual students.

Dispatch Manager

Dedicated Freight
Cape Girardeau, MO
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated and managed dispatch training programs for new hires and refresher training programs for existing personnel to continuously promote company vision, values and culture.
  • Conferred with 25 plus distributors to address questions, problems and requests for service or equipment to allocate dispatch coverage during peak service times and during employee shortages.
  • Reported to management operational activities and maintained current records 18 drivers .
  • Prepared labor needs for forecasted workloads including the Christmas rush.
  • Recorded and secured archives of customer requests, services performed and other dispatch information to maintain accurate records and appropriate filing systems.

Office Administrator/Lead Event Specialist

Faith Assembly International
Five Rivers Arouca, Trinidad And Tobago
12.2008 - 01.2022
  • Training of new and existing employees.
  • Maintain marketing and branding standards in conjunction with customers/events unique vision.
  • Yearly calendar management of internal and external events inclusive of 50 weddings per year, 10 conferences, 3 concerts and community meetings open for the public.
  • Create, Train and Maintain Protocol and Procedure Handbook for 7 locations and 13 departments.
  • Management of local and international offices with proactive correspondence and development of problem solving strategies.
  • Oversight but not limited to management of employees, vendors, volunteers, branding, facilities, off/on sight transportation, food regulations, servers, security, in house rentals, advertisement and ticket sales.
  • Oversight of department budget for employees and equipment.
  • Maintain and negotiate contracts of internal and external events.
  • Maintain open communication with employees, customers and members. Foster healthy relations and creative solution based work environment.
  • Evaluated office documentation to check accuracy and complete missing pieces, avoiding delays and maximizing team productivity.
  • Developed high-quality motivational branding department for internal and external communications
  • Provided growth opportunity for employees and members in their area of interest or field.
  • Oversee decisions on all internal and external branding departments including and not limited to advertisements, weekly member updates, social media campaigns.
  • Management of internal and external event teams.
  • Hiring/release and training of new and existing employees for protocols and procedures.

Guest House Facilitator

Mountain View Guest House
Five Rivers Arouca, Trinidad And Tobago
06.2009 - 02.2018

Mountain View Guest House was a bed and breakfast experience for local and international guests. Mountain view had two locations on the island of Trinidad. Each location was a 3-story home with multiple rooms and a full service kitchen on the grounds.

Daily responsibilities included but were not limited to management of staff. Care of rooms, grounds and facility. Each guests individualized island experience was under my portfolio. This position held the responsibility to accommodate guests travel needs, special food requests, and entertainment. Making each stay unique and memorable.

Wedding and Event Planner

In The Details
02.2001 - 06.2011
  • Established working relationships with over 30 clients by organizing various events.
  • Coordinated with participating local and international vendors during event planning.
  • Emphasis on managing hospitality and good work ethic practices .
  • Performed event coordination for small intimate gatherings to high traffic weddings and events.
  • Set up and tear down of decor, lighting, rentals, tablescapes and facility.
  • Managed marketing and social media teams for advertisement and promotion.
  • Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
  • Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract of services and event details.
  • Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
  • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, musicians, transportation and caterers for events.
  • Developed timeline and work schedule for wedding and events.

Facility Manager

Praise Assembly
Springfield , Missouri
07.1999 - 05.2000
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines for a 1500 person auditorium and facilities.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
  • Cleaned, stocked and sanitized restrooms and inspected hourly to deliver guests immaculate, safe environments that reflected well on employer.
  • Maintained cleaning equipment, performed minor repairs and communicated with management regarding specific needs for new equipment.

Teacher

Kids Korner
Cape Girardeau, MO
09.1997 - 08.1999
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school and summer programs.
  • Daily classroom and field trip management.

Education

Certified Administrative Counseling

Loving On Purpose Academy
Redding, CA
09.2011 - 12.2013

Wedding And Event Management Certification

Emerald Events
Trinidad And Tobago
01.2006 - 05.2008

Associate of Arts - Musical Theater And Biblical Studies

Central Bible College
Springfield, Mo
09.1998 - 05.2002

High School Diploma -

Scott City High School
Scott City, MO
09.1994 - 05.1998

Skills

  • Cross-functional team leadership
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Timeline

Creative Arts Teacher

Prodigy Leadership Academy
08.2021 - Current

Dispatch Manager

Dedicated Freight
02.2020 - 01.2022

Certified Administrative Counseling

Loving On Purpose Academy
09.2011 - 12.2013

Guest House Facilitator

Mountain View Guest House
06.2009 - 02.2018

Office Administrator/Lead Event Specialist

Faith Assembly International
12.2008 - 01.2022

Wedding And Event Management Certification

Emerald Events
01.2006 - 05.2008

Wedding and Event Planner

In The Details
02.2001 - 06.2011

Facility Manager

Praise Assembly
07.1999 - 05.2000

Associate of Arts - Musical Theater And Biblical Studies

Central Bible College
09.1998 - 05.2002

Teacher

Kids Korner
09.1997 - 08.1999

High School Diploma -

Scott City High School
09.1994 - 05.1998
Christina BachewWedding And Event Coordinator