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Years of professional experience
Courtney Wallington
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Proven expertise in creating memorable events such as weddings, galas, corporate meetings, and social events at Magnolia Grand, Initial Q, and UnderPin. Renowned for cultivating lasting customer relationships, demonstrating unparalleled interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills with success in managing all aspects of multiple events and executing simultaneous events.
Overview
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Work History
Sales and Event Specialist, Bar Manager
Initial Q, Magnolia Grand, UnderPin
09.2019 - Current
- Planned and executed large-scale events such as galas, weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate conferences and parties.
- Managed administrative planning, event booking, logistics and operations for multiple events occurring simultaneously within Initial Q, Magnolia Grand, and UnderPin to completion.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Developed planning strategies while creating and maintaining best practices for budgets, project plans, event timelines, and presentations.
- Supervised and trained waitstaff with detailed and extensive menu, service, bar, and event knowledge.
- Interfaced with guests' to realize visions by carefully considering and accommodating to special requests, keeping communication lines clear, and closely working with the vendors and staff.
- Maintained a professional and cheerful demeanor to create and maintain rapport to encourage lasting favorable relationships with guests, staff, and vendors.
Bartender and Cocktail Server
Neat Bourbon Bar
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Event Bartender
Revel
04.2017 - 09.2021
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Easley Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing trust and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
South Carolina Community College
Spartanburg05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies: Psychology, Sociology
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg05.2007
Skills
- Contract Negotiations
- Venue and Menu Selection
- Budget Management
- Vendor negotiation
- Logistics Management
- Contract Execution
- Wedding trends proficiency
- Special events planning
- Catering Coordination
- Event Setup and Breakdown
- Media Relations
- Product Knowledge
- Complaint resolution
- Consultative Sales
- Data Collection
- Complaint Handling
- Sales expertise
- Multi-Task Management
Certification
ARRT Certification
Patient Care Technician
Software
Excel
PowerPoint
Tripleseat
Toast
Quote
"In your pursuit of success, never compromise your character. It's your integrity that will sustain you in the long run."
Tony Dungy
Hobbies
My hobbies include spending time with my family and friends, hiking and running, volunteering with church activities, cooking and grilling new dishes, visiting the lake and the beach, crafting seasonal decorations.
Timeline
Sales and Event Specialist, Bar Manager
Initial Q, Magnolia Grand, UnderPin
09.2019 - Current
Bartender and Cocktail Server
Neat Bourbon Bar
05.2019 - 01.2022
Event Bartender
Revel
04.2017 - 09.2021
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Easley Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Radiology
South Carolina Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies: Psychology, Sociology
University of South Carolina Upstate
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