Genna Root
Livingston
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. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key clients and operations teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Main Event
Shenandoah, TX
01.2024 - 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.
- Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
- Developed a strong team to uphold event standards and expectations.
Operations Manager
Main Event
Webster, TX
07.2015 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply orders to ensure facility had guest-wanted products.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize guest satisfaction.
Trainer
Main Event
Webster, TX
09.2011 - Current
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
- Facilitated team-building exercises to foster collaboration between department members.
Education
No Degree - Education
Lone Star College
Houston, TXSkills
- Event planning
- Project management
- Scheduling
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Guest relations
- Schedule management
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Main Event
01.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Main Event
07.2015 - Current
Trainer
Main Event
09.2011 - Current
No Degree - Education
Lone Star College