Judith Beckmann
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Self-directed event coordinator with over 15 years of experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner
Edward Jones
St Louis
08.2008 - Current
- 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.
- Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
Extension Travel Consultant
MARITZ TRAVEL COMPANY, Time
Fenton, MO
06.2000 - 07.2008
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
- Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers.
- Advised clients on visa, passport and security requirements relating to destinations and confirmed flight details for each reservation.
- Maintained and updated corporate traveler profiles with current information.
- Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
Education
Associates Degree in Secretarial - Business Administration
Sandford Brown Business College
St Louis, MO06.1995
Associate Degree in Travel And Tourism - Tourism And Travel Management
Trans World Travel Academy
Earth City MO12.1988
Skills
- Event Planning
- Expense Tracking
- Planning and Organization
- Budget Administration
- Client Relations
- Event Execution
- Vendor Sourcing
- Transportation Coordination
- Contract Management
- Time Management
- Logistics Coordination
Timeline
Event Planner
Edward Jones
08.2008 - Current
Extension Travel Consultant
MARITZ TRAVEL COMPANY, Time
06.2000 - 07.2008
Associates Degree in Secretarial - Business Administration
Sandford Brown Business College
Associate Degree in Travel And Tourism - Tourism And Travel Management
Trans World Travel Academy