Jessica Clark Metz
Events Professional
Orlando,Florida
Summary
Event Professional with ten plus years in the Hospitality and Events industries. Outstanding interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Confident with organizing and managing of projects and events, and able to lead others towards a joint goal. Detail and customer service oriented.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Virtual Assistant
Behind The Screens Inc.
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored emails, organized inbox, and prioritized messages for supervisor.
- Set up virtual Zoom meetings, invited guests and distributed agendas.
- Elevated client experience by providing timely customer support via phone calls, emails, and live chat platforms.
- Conferred with customers by telephone, chat or email to provide information.
Business Development Coordinator
Stages Plus
08.2024 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with key partners, securing advantageous terms for both parties
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify potential clients and establish connections
- Organized and participated in networking events, effectively promoting the company's brand and services
- Enhanced client relationships through regular communication and prompt responses to inquiries
Senior Sales Coordinator
Events By In Bloom
7 2023 - 02.2024
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions
- Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers
- Developed and implemented standards for staff
Senior Event Coordinator
Blush by Brandee Gaar
02.2018 - 07.2023
- Planned and coordinated all elements of weddings and events
- Organized and confirmed timeline for events
- Led schedule of events, and worked well under pressure in case of unforeseen circumstances
- Networked with other Wedding Professionals
- Produced over 200 weddings through employment
- Worked with couples from engagement to completion of their event
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events
Sales Manager
Blush by Brandee Gaar
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Created standard operating procedures for sales processes
- Maintained relationships with other event professionals for networking
- Managed CRM and sales pipeline
- Successfully increased sales by 17% from 2019 to 2021
Regional Site Coordinator
Bezos Academy
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events
- Coordinated site research, documented issues and escalated to executive teams
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Liaised with school sites and internal team to ensure all space requirements are being met on site
- Managed calendars for participants and facilitators
- Arranged catering and planed regional social events
Accounts Manager
Business Photos America
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Coordinated Photographers and venues for their shoot
- Booked and onboarded new clients
- Performed day to day client relations
- Attended conferences representing Business Photos America
Entertainment Hostess
Disney Cruise Lines
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Excelled in high interaction, guest facing role
- Created memories and positive guest experiences.
- Hosted large scale events
- Instructed guests on how to do array of activities.
- Multitasked by both learning and rehearsing new material, while keeping the standard of the old
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 08.2011 - 05.2013
Associates of Science - Business Administration
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 05.2009 - 05.2011
Skills
Client relations
Excellent customer service
Public Speaking
Vendor and contract negotiations
Event Planning
Communication
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Outlook
Knowledge of CRMs
Knowledge of BEOs
Timeline
Virtual Assistant
Behind The Screens Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Business Development Coordinator
Stages Plus
08.2024 - Current
Regional Site Coordinator
Bezos Academy
08.2022 - 12.2022
Sales Manager
Blush by Brandee Gaar
06.2019 - 08.2023
Senior Event Coordinator
Blush by Brandee Gaar
02.2018 - 07.2023
Accounts Manager
Business Photos America
06.2017 - 02.2018
Entertainment Hostess
Disney Cruise Lines
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland - College Park
08.2011 - 05.2013
Associates of Science - Business Administration
Anne Arundel Community College
05.2009 - 05.2011
Senior Sales Coordinator
Events By In Bloom
7 2023 - 02.2024
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