Dena Stranski
Elmwood Park,Illinois
Summary
Committed Event Professional that provides excellent customer service and works hard to execute events to highest of standards. Experienced in working with stakeholders of all levels from clients to vendors and suppliers. Organized and ambitious planner with knowledge in budgeting, vendors and unions. Ready to achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Marriott International
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes.
Event Concierge
Marriott International
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Effectively communicating with guests, vendors and other departments to ensure all aspects of the event are executed to the highest level
- As well as handling all inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
Hostess
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Responsibilities included greeting guests, providing accurate wait times and escorting customers to the dining and bar areas.
Intern
Palace Events
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted in any ways needed pertaining to the coordination of an event while building strong relationships with peers and vendors.
Hostess
Destihl Brewery
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Welcome guests in a friendly and warm manner
- As well as seating guests and managing seating charts.
Summer Camp Counselor
Village of Elmwood Park
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Interact and entertain with children throughout the day, as well as communicating with peers.
Hostess
Trulucks Restaurant
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Working with team members to ensure the customer has a wonderful experience.
Hostess
Fizz Eatery
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Greet customers and then promptly seat them as to where was best fit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Park Administration
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois05.2022
Skills
- Event Planning
- Project Management
- Scheduling
- Time Management
- Special events planning
- Event Setup and Breakdown
- Corporate Events Planning
Accomplishments
- Earned "Performer of the Quarter" Award in October 2023.
- Trained and mentored over events planning associates.
- Planned over 100 events in since June 2023.
On campus involvement
- Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, 01/2020, 05/2022
- Parks and Recreation Society, 09/2021, 05/2022
Honors and awards
Italian-American Joint Civic Committee Scholarship Winner, 12/2018
References
- Paulette O'Connell, Director of Event Management, Dearborn Inn Marriott, Dearborn, MI 48124, 313-363-9605, paulette.oconnell@marriott.com
- Mark Williams, Senior Event Manager, Marriott Marquis Chicago, 2121 South Prairie Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60616, 312-722-1719, mark.williams@marriott.com
- Madalina Bayuelo, Senior Event Manager, Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60173, 630-709-1143, madalina.bayuelo@renhotels.com
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Marriott International
06.2023 - Current
Event Concierge
Marriott International
09.2022 - 06.2023
Intern
Palace Events
01.2022 - 05.2022
Hostess
Destihl Brewery
10.2021 - 12.2021
Hostess
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
05.2021 - 09.2022
Hostess
Trulucks Restaurant
12.2019 - 03.2020
Summer Camp Counselor
Village of Elmwood Park
06.2018 - 08.2020
Hostess
Fizz Eatery
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Park Administration
Illinois State University
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