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JENIFER GILE

Decatur,AL

Summary

Highly motivated individual with experience in successfully planning and coordination of corporate, social and special events. Adept at creating detailed plans, overseeing event logistics and working within budgets. Proven ability to build strong relationships with vendors to ensure successful execution of events. Excellent interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Event and Catering Manager

Mason Dixon Bakery - A Gluten Free Bakery
10.2023 - Current
  • Successfully managed a diverse range of events including weddings, corporate functions, and special occasions, consistently exceeding client expectations.
  • Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
  • Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
  • Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
  • Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
  • Enhanced event satisfaction by planning and executing memorable catering experiences for clients.
  • Developed comprehensive event proposals that clearly outlined deliverables, timelines, budget requirements based on client input.
  • Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships, securing cost-effective contracts and improving overall service quality.

Catering and Events Manager

WITT LLC
10.2014 - 10.2023
  • Organized pre-event meetings with relevant personnel involved in executing a successful outcome thus avoiding any last minute surprises or issues onsite during an actual event day.
  • Scheduled and received deliveries and verified goods received against paperwork.
  • Supervised vendors onsite during events ensuring they deliver according to their contractual obligations and expectations set forth prior to signing agreements.
  • Scheduled staff hours and allocated resources to maximize team member performance.
  • Coordinated logistics such as catering, transportation, venue setup and teardown, security staff and audio-visual equipment rentals.
  • Created detailed timelines and task lists for each event project ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Established standards for personnel performance and customer service.
  • Cultivated relationships with clients to set, meet, and deliver on expectations.

Event Coordinator

Downtown Merchants and Businesses Association
09.2013 - 10.2014
  • Board members for Decatur Alabama's monthly 3rd Friday street festival.
  • Coordinated street vendors, including location assignments, check in, and collected monthly setup fees.
  • Coordinated classic car show logistics.
  • Organized and scheduled entertainment for Singer-songwriter showcase at the Princess Theatre.

Education

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University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2002

High School Diploma - undefined

Austin High School
Decatur, AL
05.1999

Skills

  • Client Meetings
  • Guest Relations
  • Event Staff Management
  • Expense Control
  • Layout Selection
  • Project Oversight
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Vendor Service Coordination
  • Supplier Relations
  • Creativity and Adaptability

Awards

National Honor Society

Timeline

Event and Catering Manager

Mason Dixon Bakery - A Gluten Free Bakery
10.2023 - Current

Catering and Events Manager

WITT LLC
10.2014 - 10.2023

Event Coordinator

Downtown Merchants and Businesses Association
09.2013 - 10.2014

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University of Alabama

High School Diploma - undefined

Austin High School

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