Drake Evans
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Events Manager with a proven track record of increasing sales, building relationships, and exceeding revenue targets. Adept at optimizing strategies to drive growth and enhance client experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Taste 222
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Increased Special Events, achieving a 31.49% average monthly sales increase YoY within the first nine months through strategic growth initiatives for a space that can accommodate up to 300 guests.
- Developed and implemented ROI reports for new platform integration.
- Oversaw the creation of collateral, including menu development, promotional materials, marketing content, and digital assets.
- Prepared monthly sales and marketing reports, product mix insights, and account audits, contributing to financial meetings and event strategy sessions.
- Secured and executed over 200 events, leading to an average increase of 22.67% in sales per month, year over year.
Event Manager
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
Burr Ridge, IL
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed sales and execution of four private dining spaces, accommodating 16 to 400 guests.
- Increased event sales by 60% per period through strategic research and implementation of client-focused strategies.
- Drove guest count by just over 8,300 guests per year, averaging 12 to 14 events per week.
- Act as an Event Support Manager for special events, full venue buyouts, and internal events company-wide.
- Train and support new Event Managers and Coordinators for new restaurant openings.
Certified Learning Coach | Bartender
Red Robin
Springfield, MO
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Completed frequent assessments of training materials, structure and success rates in order to enhance program.
- Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Implemented and facilitated successful training programs to increase employee engagement, retention and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design & Merchandising
Missouri State University
Springfield, MOSkills
- Event Sales and Lifecycle Management
- Surpassing Sales Targets
- Comprehensive Marketing Approach
- Strategic Brand Development
- B2B Sales Development
- Microsoft Office
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Tripleseat
- Toast
- OpenTable
- Adobe Creative Suite
Timeline
Event Manager
Taste 222
03.2024 - Current
Event Manager
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
06.2021 - 03.2024
Certified Learning Coach | Bartender
Red Robin
04.2017 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design & Merchandising
Missouri State University
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