Delaney Black
Hilton Head Island,SC
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Keeps up with latest trends and techniques in event planning industry and maintains proficiency with industry software and tools.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Wedding and Events Coordinator
Signature Catering And Events
08.2022 - 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.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- 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.
Parasail Mate
Sky Pirate Watersports
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
Sales Manager
Carter's Babies & Kids
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
- Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
- Utilized metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC2022
Skills
- Project Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Workflow Management
- Event Preparation
- Staff Management
- Serve Client Needs
- Menu Planning
- Catering Coordination
- File Management
- Organize Transportation
- Creativity and Adaptability
- Food Service Regulations
Timeline
Wedding and Events Coordinator
Signature Catering And Events
08.2022 - Current
Parasail Mate
Sky Pirate Watersports
04.2020 - 08.2022
Sales Manager
Carter's Babies & Kids
11.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
University of South Carolina
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