Ellie Bernstein
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Qualified event coordinator with solid history in coordinating and executing events and weddings seamlessly. Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and orchestrate memorable events that meet clients' visions. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and attention to detail, ensuring flawless execution from start to finish.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Event and Wedding Coordinator
The Historic Post Office
10.2017 - Current
- Expertly plan weddings
- Establish long lasting vendor relationships to negotiate contracts for clients
- Curate day of timeline and layout for success which is communicated to all vendors
- Attract new clients by providing tours of venue
- Confer with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
- Work closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Attend bridal industry events to promote services and build relationships with prospective vendors.
- Direct wedding-day events, ceremony timing and speeches
- Assist with wedding set up and decoration
Program Director
Simon Family JCC
09.1987 - 06.2017
- Coordinated, planned and implemented various programs to include meetings, conferences and events
- Recruited volunteers for events
- Participated in the marketing of all events
- Generated a budget and track all income and expenses
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Met with board members on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments
Event Sales Coordinator
Perfect Affair Catering Company
06.2005 - 06.2012
- Met with clients on catering needs
- Streamlined communication between clients, team members, and vendors for efficient event planning.
- Handled all set up and break down as needed
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Supervised onsite team of caterers and facility management team.
- Helped customers navigate choices between services with support for questions such as terms, pricing and availability.
- Resolved issues efficiently and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCSkills
- Detail-oriented
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Event Scheduling
- Customer Satisfaction
- Venue Operations
- Resourceful multitasking
- Exceptional organization
- Day-of coordination
- Wedding timeline creation
- Wedding rehearsal guidance
- Vendor coordination
- Microsoft office
- Client relations
Timeline
Event and Wedding Coordinator
The Historic Post Office
10.2017 - Current
Event Sales Coordinator
Perfect Affair Catering Company
06.2005 - 06.2012
Program Director
Simon Family JCC
09.1987 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Carolina
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