KATE YEAGLE
CHICAGO,IL
Summary
Experienced Events and Admin Professional with a comprehensive background in coordinating high-profile events, managing budgets, and leading teams. Proven ability to deliver successful events while ensuring client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Skilled in event logistics, vendor management, and strategic planning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
JELLYVISION
09.2021 - Current
- Oversee and support all administrative duties in the office, including managing the team of Office Coordinators
- Oversee and maintain office for uninterrupted function, identify and fulfill office supply needs, maintain and manage vendors, and coordinate food delivery
- Work directly with IT team to ensure a parity work environment for both in-person and remote work
- Develop office policies and procedures, and ensure are implemented appropriately
- Identify opportunities for process and office management improvements, and design and implement new systems
- Coordinating all company events, quarterly social events, virtual events, internal team conferences, leadership/exec meetings and dinners, client meetings and dinners, etc
- Working closely with the finance team to create a yearly budget for events (roughly around $200k yearly)
- Developing event survey feedback and administrative post mortems to track changes and improvements.
OFFICE MANAGER
LINDHOLM ROOFING
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed a team of 6 administrative assistants to the sales team
- Oversaw all marketing efforts such as social media management, radio ads, SEO, and physical advertisement
- Directly responsible for customer satisfaction which includes handling customer issues, responding to online reviews, and coordinating with Sales Manager to resolve issues
- Responsible for full cycle recruiting for administrative and sales staff.
EVENT MANAGER
BALLAST POINT BREWING
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Monitored event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of guests, and resolution of any problems that would arise
- Directed multiple event staff on day-of to coordinate set-up / breakdown details
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives for events such as meetings, client happy hours, rehearsal dinners, etc
- Designed and helped to implement efforts to publicize public events, while working directly with the GM
- Managed scheduling efforts for 6 different event spaces within the brewery, resulting in up to 4 events per day depending on guests count.
HR & RECRUITING MANAGER (TEMP)
OTR LOGISTICS
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Recorded employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records
- Compiled employee time, production, and data from time sheets and other records to process bi-weekly payroll
- Prepared and maintained employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions
- Maintained and updated human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms
- Acted as point of contact for c-level executives including but not limited to schedule management, bookkeeping, and recruiting efforts.
HR COORDINATOR
REDSHELF
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed talent acquisition process of administrative, operations, and sales positions
- Responsible for the full cycle onboarding and new hire orientation for all employees
- Analyzed and enhanced employee satisfaction through employment surveys, incentive programs, and engagement activities, including creating and managing a employee engagement committee
- Planned, promoted, and hosted all company functions including by not limited to employee events, client meetings, holiday parties, and ad hoc
- Acted as C-Suite assistant to both co-founders (CEO & CFO) and coordinated travel, scheduled meetings, and handled confidential information.
OFFICE MANAGER
ADOBE (FORMERLY TUBEMOGUL)
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Maintained a highly functional office, including but not limited to vendor management, office communication and sales assistance and maintained office consistency through Adobe acquisition in 2017
- Directed the planning and execution of internal company events (meetings, happy hours, holiday parties, etc.) as well as regional events for prestigious corporate clients with a budget upwards of $25,000 and over 200+ attendees
- Coordinated new office build out including standing in for company Facilities Manager at all related meetings as needed and organized office move into new space
- Acted as assistant to office director (Regional VP) including schedule management, travel coordination, managing expense reports, and planning meetings.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JENSEN HUGHES
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Assisted engineers in editing, formatting, and assembling presentations, reports, and proposals on tight deadlines
- Planned client meetings on and off-site for up to 50 people
- Acted as C-Suite assistant and coordinated travel, scheduled meetings, and handled confidential information
- Served as General Administrative Assistant to the Director of HR.
Education
BA COMMUNICATION/THEATER -
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
BRADFORD, PA01.2012
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Event Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Performance Evaluations
- Negotiation
- Budget Control
- Expense Tracking
- Contract Management
Timeline
MANAGER, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
JELLYVISION
09.2021 - Current
OFFICE MANAGER
LINDHOLM ROOFING
12.2020 - 09.2021
EVENT MANAGER
BALLAST POINT BREWING
06.2018 - 09.2020
HR & RECRUITING MANAGER (TEMP)
OTR LOGISTICS
03.2018 - 06.2018
HR COORDINATOR
REDSHELF
04.2017 - 03.2018
OFFICE MANAGER
ADOBE (FORMERLY TUBEMOGUL)
02.2015 - 04.2017
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JENSEN HUGHES
05.2013 - 02.2015
BA COMMUNICATION/THEATER -
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
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