Jessica McCarren
Aurora,CO
Summary
Experienced hospitality professional with over 15 years of success in event planning, customer service, and teamwork. Skilled in coordinating event logistics and working with sales and marketing teams to meet booking targets. Accomplished in managing event planning activities from start to finish while fully incorporating clients' special requests and maintaining budgets. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of event management and vendor relationships. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the event industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Suite Sales Event Designer
Epicurean Catering
12.2023 - Current
- Received and organized food and beverage orders for 50+ luxury suites for high volume field events.
- Managed all aspects of menu and labor, client management, rentals and liquor coordination, and billing pre and post event.
- Guide suite clients' experience before and during events.
Catering and Events Director
University Club of Denver
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Arranged event logistics including room set-up, catering, AV, decor, event timeline.
- Promoted the U Club's facilities for third party banquets, business meetings and social events.
- Maximized revenue opportunities through new business and upselling current contracts.
- Oversaw staff scheduling and supervised staff during events and assumed responsibility of manager-on-duty when necessary.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Event Operations Coordinator
MJBiz
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Provided logistical planning and management of conferences and tradeshows ranging in size from 500-30,000 attendees. Including: food and beverage, room set-ups, AV, signage, ordering and shipping show-related items, preparation of on-site staff.
- Continuously built on and led the Association Day program since 2019. Each year the program brought together over 30 non-profits and associations in the cannabis industry.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods and services for events.
- Moved with speed and agility to keep pace with a fast-moving and growing business.
Events and Community Development Manager
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Planned, coordinated and ran day-of logistics for 2-3 annual conferences, social events throughout year, quarterly webinar series, and (7) Health & Wellness Programs' Game Days.
- Led the annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show Silent Auction from 2017-2019 and raised $150,000 in revenue in 2019.
- Managed a team of two employees to plan, coordinate and run (7) Health & Wellness Programs/Camps for participants with Down syndrome.
Event Coordinator Liason
Magnolia Hotel
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality: Event Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2016
Skills
- Organization Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Event Logistics Management
- Food and Beverage Planning
- Travel Arrangements
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Audio-Visual Coordination
- Client Relationship Building
- On-site Execution
- Problem-Solving
- Post-event Analysis
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Suite Sales Event Designer
Epicurean Catering
12.2023 - Current
Catering and Events Director
University Club of Denver
04.2023 - 12.2023
Event Operations Coordinator
MJBiz
11.2019 - 03.2023
Events and Community Development Manager
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
02.2017 - 11.2019
Event Coordinator Liason
Magnolia Hotel
10.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality: Event Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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