Kaitlyn Feige
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Experienced event specialist skilled in designing, organizing, and executing private and corporate events, including weddings. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and excels at multitasking in both independent and team settings. Strategic thinker with the ability to identify the necessary steps to achieve desired outcomes. Effective communicator with partnered organizations and vendors to ensure successful events.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Event specialist
FLORIDA FRESH FLORAL
08.2023 - Current
- Overseeing tasks throughout the event planning process including meeting with vendors at the venue location to help with set-up, running errands for supplies and decorations, and working with staff to ensure the completion of a successful event
- Maintaining a working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events.
MERCHANDISE AT THE POLYNESIAN RESORT
08.2023 - Current
- Assist Guests with merchandise questions and suggestions to ensure their shopping experience is flawless
- Full knowledge of the Parks and Resorts (including Transportation) to always answer any questions Guests had
- Organizational skills to work on many requests Guests had at the same time, without missing the small details.
DISNEY FLORAL & GIFTS
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Organized Weddings with budgets up to $700K and Corporate events
- Collaborate with event planners, caterers, and other vendors to bring the vision to life for the clients
- Outstanding ability to respond and resolve inquiries in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Full knowledge of Walt Disney World event functions space in Resorts, Theme Parks, and other facilities.
REFUGEE WORK INTERN
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Aided Refugees seeking asylum in Germany, led weekly German chats, and facilitated art classes for the community among the age groups of 16 and up (Program terminated due to COVID-19).
Education
Global Studies -
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Lynchburg, VASkills
- BEO
- SAP
- Vendor Relations
- HotSOS
- Trainer of Cast for Events
- Cross-Cultural Relationship Building Skills
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Fluent in German
- Event products and services promotion
- Operations Oversight
- Client Relationship Development
- Room Setup and Breakdown
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Event specialist
FLORIDA FRESH FLORAL
08.2023 - Current
MERCHANDISE AT THE POLYNESIAN RESORT
08.2023 - Current
DISNEY FLORAL & GIFTS
12.2021 - 08.2023
REFUGEE WORK INTERN
01.2021 - 03.2021
Global Studies -
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
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