Hi, I’m
Kaitlyn McGriff
Corona,CA
Summary
Well-organized Events Coordinator offering 3 years of experience in coordinating and booking Corporate Conventions and Personal events. Expertise in project management, budget management, sales and marketing and facility sourcing. Client-driven and results-oriented professional capable of proactively resolving issues and consistently meeting and exceeding established goals and objectives.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Disabled American VeteransSanta Fe Springs, CA
Events Coordinator
08.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Determined systems for processing corporate events through effective collaboration with clients and team members.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
- Analyzed floor plans of event space and specifications to install booths, exhibits, seating and tables, displays, carpets and drapes.
- Collaborated with clients to identify priorities and plan event type, budget, theme and scope accordingly.
- Carefully inspected facilities to verify facility conformed to customer requirements.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by scheduling on-site service requests, managing show logistics and booth functionality needs to meet demands.
- Fostered relationships with local and national wedding suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and delivery of products.
- Supervised onsite team of 10, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
U.S. ArmyFort Sam Houston, TX
Veterinary Technician
08.2014 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Cared for animals that became sick or injured on walks by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Developed and facilitated community classes to provide information for pet owners while building the hospital's reputation.
- Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
- Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Welcomed customers upon arrival and ushered pets to holding kennels or group play areas.
Education
American InterContinental UniversitySchaumburg, IL
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
2018
Skills
- Meeting planning
- Networking
- Scheduling
- Event sales
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Business administration
- Events logistics management
- Organized
Timeline
Events Coordinator
Disabled American Veterans
08.2016 - Current
Veterinary Technician
U.S. Army
08.2014 - 08.2016
American InterContinental University
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
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