KAREN BERRY
Laurel,MD
Summary
Event manager with a strong track record in budgeting, logistics, and venue management. Demonstrated ability to execute events seamlessly through effective communication and organizational skills. Proven success in delivering high-quality experiences while adhering to budget constraints.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Stuart Center
Washington, dc
04.2022 - Current
- Facilitated site inspections and conducted tours of meeting rooms and activities.
- Managed event budgets and allocated resources to align with project requirements.
- Designed and maintained spreadsheets for tracking vendor, facility, and guest information.
- Served as primary contact for responding to event inquiries, ensuring timely communication.
Building Operations Manager
Stuart Center
washigton, dc
04.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations for building maintenance and facility services.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conducted inspections to evaluate facility conditions and needs.
- Established vendor relationships to enhance service delivery for building operations.
- Performed assessments of facility equipment to recommend necessary repairs.
- Monitored facilities to identify maintenance and repair requirements.
Administrative Assistant
Washington National Cathedral
Washington, DC
09.1997 - 03.2023
- Oversaw daily office operations for a historic religious institution.
- Maintained organized filing systems for easy document accessibility.
- Managed phone calls and emails to ensure effective business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Excel and similar programs.
- Processed invoices for payment through accounting software applications.
Education
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia, DCSkills
- Event budgeting and logistics
- Venue management
- Registration systems
- Project coordination
- Facility maintenance
- Building repairs
Timeline
Event Manager
Stuart Center
04.2022 - Current
Building Operations Manager
Stuart Center
04.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Washington National Cathedral
09.1997 - 03.2023
University of The District of Columbia