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Johnell Overgaauw

Johnell Overgaauw

Event Coordinator/ Manager
Sun City,AZ

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Coordinator and Catering Manager

Lake Life Catering/Gage Marine Corp.
08.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
  • Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
  • Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.

Owner/Operator

AAA Tent Masters & Party Rentals
01.2001 - 01.2020
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.

Owner/Operator, Event Designer and Coordinator

WOW Events
10.2006 - 12.2018
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions for their events
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Managed daily opening and closing of florist shop to prepare for incoming customers and balance payments.
  • Hire and Train all employees
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

Owner/Operator

Pine Ridge Produce
10.1999 - 05.2001
  • Managed day-to-day business operations including produce shipping.
  • Coordinated with vendors to purchase of produce/flowers daily
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Hire and train employees.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
  • work with local non-profit organizations to facilitate produce donations

Head Cashier/Assistant Zone Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement Center
12.1997 - 05.1999
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Facilitate Grand Opening of new store.
  • Participated in hurricane recovery efforts.
  • Assisted with loss prevention issues (employee and customer).

Education

High School Diploma -

Irondale Senior High School
New Brighton, MN

Skills

  • Operations Oversight
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Social Media Management
  • Special Events Planning
  • Events Logistics Management
  • Catering Coordination
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll Administration
  • New Hire Training
  • Marketing
  • Floral Design and Arrangement

Timeline

Event Coordinator and Catering Manager

Lake Life Catering/Gage Marine Corp.
08.2021 - Current

Owner/Operator, Event Designer and Coordinator

WOW Events
10.2006 - 12.2018

Owner/Operator

AAA Tent Masters & Party Rentals
01.2001 - 01.2020

Owner/Operator

Pine Ridge Produce
10.1999 - 05.2001

Head Cashier/Assistant Zone Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement Center
12.1997 - 05.1999

High School Diploma -

Irondale Senior High School

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