Derrika Marigny
Houston,TX
Summary
Energetic Event Manager with four-year successful career in planning, coordinating and executing wedding and corporate events. Demonstrated cost-effective budgeting, exceptional time management and event marketing skills. Enthusiastic and motivated individual passionate about customer service. Team player works well both independently and within team settings to achieve goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Manager
Nyce Events (Self-Employed)
06.2019 - Current
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Coordinated with kitchen or catering staff on delivery, timing and service style of food.
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
Project and Catering Manager
Heard Dat Kitchen
03.2015 - 10.2019
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers and overall catering needs.
- Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
- Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
Customer Service Associate
Walmart
04.2011 - 02.2015
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Education
The Dental Assistant Diploma -
Blue Cliff College - Metairie
Metairie, LA05.2012
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School
South Houston, TX05.2009
Skills
- Budget Development
- Supply Management
- Vendor Negotiations
- Event Type Planning
Certification
- Business Co-Ops Training - 4 years
Timeline
Event Manager
Nyce Events (Self-Employed)
06.2019 - Current
Project and Catering Manager
Heard Dat Kitchen
03.2015 - 10.2019
Customer Service Associate
Walmart
04.2011 - 02.2015
The Dental Assistant Diploma -
Blue Cliff College - Metairie
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School
- Business Co-Ops Training - 4 years
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