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CHRISTINA ROSANDER

CHRISTINA ROSANDER

Berea,OH

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating a wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key clients and vendors.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Coordinator

Catering By Design
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
  • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
  • Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
  • Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
  • Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
  • Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
  • Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
  • Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
  • Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.

Event Coordinator

Levy Restaurants
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.

Owner/Instructor

Little Aquanauts
01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Taught infants and children Self-Water Rescue, worked with children with swimming phobias
  • Built trusting relationships with clients - both with the children and their adults
  • Managed all business operations, scheduling and book keeping
  • Marketing and Networking for growth and expansion.

Owner/Manager of Family Owned Restaurant

Rosander Event Kitchen
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Assisted in development and design of restaurant
  • FOH management, hosting and guest services
  • Administrative Duties, including record and book keeping, scheduling, purchasing and inventory
  • Promoting and Marketing
  • Collaborated with other local businesses and organizations for events and fund raisers in the community.

Education

K.I.S.S. Aquatics
01.2013

Hondros College
01.2001

Skills

  • Meeting Planning
  • Catering Coordination
  • Event Sales
  • Events Logistics Management
  • Food Service Knowledge
  • Special Events Planning
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Staff Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Event Setup and Breakdown
  • Menu Planning
  • Corporate Events Planning
  • Guest Relations
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Project Management

Past Experience

  • Catering By Design, Sales Coordinator at The Mütter Museum in Philadelphia. Supported the Director of Event Sales, worked closely with vendors and communicating directly with clients to create detailed BEO’s, ensuring seamless execution of events.
  • Rosander Event Kitchen, Owner/Manager of Family Owned Restaurant, Assisted in development and design of restaurant, FOH management, hosting and guest services., Administrative Duties, including record and bookkeeping, scheduling, purchasing and inventory., Promoting and Marketing, Collaborated with other local businesses and organizations for events and fundraisers in the community.

Timeline

Event Coordinator

Catering By Design
01.2023 - Current

Event Coordinator

Levy Restaurants
07.2021 - 07.2022

Owner/Instructor

Little Aquanauts
01.2013 - 01.2020

Owner/Manager of Family Owned Restaurant

Rosander Event Kitchen
01.2010 - 01.2013

K.I.S.S. Aquatics

Hondros College

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