Jennifer Clark
Cross Junction,Virginia
Summary
Client-oriented Event Coordinator committed to making clients' visions become reality. Skilled in working with clients to plan unique events from start to finish while proactively managing risks and potential problems. Proven leader with success creating cohesive, goal-oriented teams. A dedicated and eager professional with a demonstrated capacity for leadership in fast-paced settings. Ready to assume an influential role with a progressive team where a strong ability to drive top performance levels will be applied in steering the company to success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher/SpEd Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
Winchester, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the needs of all students.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to create an effective learning environment for students.
- Developed positive relationships with students by providing a safe and supportive classroom atmosphere.
- Organized field trips to provide real-world experiences related to curriculum topics.
- Created individualized learning plans for struggling learners based on their strengths and weaknesses.
- Facilitated small group instruction as needed to target specific skills or concepts requiring additional support.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child's academic progress via email or phone calls.
Operations Manager/Celebrity Services
Marriott/Gaylord National
Manassas, VA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated meeting and work schedules for staff teams and executives.
- Booked flights, hotel accommodations and ground transportation for smooth business travel.
- Forecast, plan and source food and beverage supplies while maintaining strong relationships with supply vendors
- Hire, train, motivate and manage performance of staff to ensure highest levels of customer service.
- Organized and managed the celebrity's travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and car services.
- Coordinated with the celebrity's publicist on upcoming appearances and press events.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders in order to ensure smooth operations.
- Handled security concerns while traveling with or without the celebrity.
- Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services for events.
- Collaborated with clients to identify their goals and expectations from the event.
- Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
- Ensured effective communication between vendors and suppliers before, during and after the event.
Senior Event Coordinator/Annual Training Meetings
Beacon Building Products
Herndon, VA
01.2016 - 11.2020
- Maximized impact of company-wide events by managing third-party contracts, vendor relationships and executive consulting
- Maintain a strict adherence to budget expectations and enhanced client and attendee satisfaction through rigorous quality assessment for year over year improvements to quarterly and annual events.
- Planned various activities such as seminars, workshops or conferences related to the event theme or topic area.
- Organized event facility, food and beverage selections and audio-visual arrangements.
- Planned and coordinated registration, hotel accommodations and transportation to facilitate smooth execution of event activities.
- Created program activities, agendas and budgets based on client requirements.
Owner/Operator
Creative Concessions
Winchester, VA
01.2018 - Current
- A start-up catering service that has grown incremental sales year over year for profitability
- Maintained high standards of quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing the preparation, and monitoring food safety
- Maintained sales records and client information for repeat corporate engagements and special events
- Worked directly with local and state regulatory officials to comply with health and sanitation standards.
General Site Manager
Cornerstone Group
Orlando, FL
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Maintain contracts, service agreements, and state compliance licensing records for multiple locations throughout Florida
- Purchase material for job sites and conducted site inspections of the sales team and job site for safety compliance and product delivery expectations.
- Assigned tasks to personnel and monitored their progress in order to meet deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments such as human resources, finance, engineering. to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure necessary materials at competitive prices while ensuring quality standards were met.
Assistant Manager
Bath and Body Works
Fayetteville, AR
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Customer service specialist- effectively listened to customer's needs, solved concerns, motivated associates
- Organized, managed and assisted with reconstruction of the store on a daily and monthly basis
- Maintained inventory levels and executed on seasonal and promotional marketing events visual designs for the store front
- Reviewed daily sales reports and strategized to improve employee and store performance
- Supervised and trained 30+ full and part time customer service employees
- Served as a regional trainer for new products
- Maintained payroll and loss prevention responsibilities.
Education
Masters Student - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
The University of Virginia's College At Wise
Wise, VA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas12.2000
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Materials sourcing
- Oral communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship Building
- Event Planning
- Food service knowledge
- Logistics Management
- Meeting planning
- Event calendar management
- Catering Coordination
- Vendor Sourcing
- Conference planning
- Transportation Management
- Event Billing
- Corporate Events Planning
- Guest Relations
Leadership Experience
- Treasurer/Adult Leader - Scouts of America
- Home School Educator/Consultant
- Creative Concessions-Business Owner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher/SpEd Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Operations Manager/Celebrity Services
Marriott/Gaylord National
01.2021 - 01.2023
Owner/Operator
Creative Concessions
01.2018 - Current
Senior Event Coordinator/Annual Training Meetings
Beacon Building Products
01.2016 - 11.2020
General Site Manager
Cornerstone Group
01.2010 - 01.2015
Assistant Manager
Bath and Body Works
01.2000 - 01.2012
Masters Student - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
The University of Virginia's College At Wise
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Arkansas
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