Georgia McKeown
Executive Director Of Special Events And Catering
Clinton,IA
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Efficient and detail-oriented professional with a strong track record of initiative and accuracy working with firms ranging from Fortune 500 to independent start ups. Highly organized and consistently anticipates needs of clients. Bringing several years of experience supporting executives with high-stress and high-profile careers. Skilled in event coordination, scheduling and correspondence. Highly personable with excellent communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Organizer
Self Employeed
01.2011 - Current
- Owner of Chaos Coordinators ~ Personal Organizer
- Develop and execute customized plan of physical and digital spaces consisting of office, storage, home office, personal environment.
- Research current and relative products used to organize and optimized space and time management
Contracted Event Planner
Self Employeed
01.2003 - Current
- Owner of Eventful Elegance~ Special Event Planning
- Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning and led vendor negotiations to obtain cost-effective services and products.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
- Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
- Oversaw workflow and budget improvements.
- Special events ranging from 20 to 400 guest with coordinating subcontractors
Home Engineer - Family Manager
Self Employeed
2003 - Current
- Focused coordination on developing and maintaining household with emphasis on financials, budgeting, property management/maintenance, medical communications and event planning.
- Designed, implemented and assessed support plans. Communicated with outside agencies with follow up on provided services.
- Coordinated medical service providers for multiple individuals with emphasis on surgical procedures and follow up
- Developed weekly/monthly schedules and financial assignments
- Conducted and developed community events/workshops/volunteer opportunities to promote educational programs
Day Care Owner
Self Employeed
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Owner of Mom Away From Mom ~ Day Care
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 0 to 7 years old.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Executive Catering Director
Marshall Fields / Target Corp
07.1997 - 02.2003
- Structured and executed events ranging from $5K-$50K with guest lists from 2-2500
- Collaborated closely with clients to develop exciting catering menus for memorable events outlining desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Investigated and integrated enhanced service and team management strategies to boost business profits.
- Designed standard and customized catering packages to increase sales and streamline quotes.
- Maintained close working relationships with food and beverage directors, head chefs and events managers to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
- Supervised catering staff at all functions, instructing employees and promoting exemplary service to guests.
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on various tasks, including VIP interactions, event set up/breakdown, relaying orders to chefs and upselling food and beverages.
- Handled payroll of catering staff and subcontractors.
Office Manager
Konsortum 1
1996 - 1997
- Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
- Arranged corporate and office conferences for clients, subcontractors and team members.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
- Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
- Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Westar Systems, Inc
1994 - 1996
- Prepared documents, reports, complex calendar management and presentations for executives using advanced office proficiencies.
- Orchestrated smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences, including conference calls.
- Maintained physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for CEO and executive team members.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
Skills
Executive Personal Assistant
undefinedAdditional Training/Volunteer Involvement
Executive/Management Training
Communication Course
Organization Training
MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Time Management Course
ServSafe Food Sanitation/Safety Certified
CPR/AED Certified
Girl Scouts of America Leadership Training
PTA Volunteer Coordinator
Timeline
Personal Organizer
Self Employeed
01.2011 - Current
Day Care Owner
Self Employeed
01.2009 - 12.2011
Contracted Event Planner
Self Employeed
01.2003 - Current
Executive Catering Director
Marshall Fields / Target Corp
07.1997 - 02.2003
Home Engineer - Family Manager
Self Employeed
2003 - Current
Office Manager
Konsortum 1
1996 - 1997
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Westar Systems, Inc
1994 - 1996
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