Katie Kisabeth
Johns Island,SC
Summary
Results-driven Event Sales Manager with a strong background in coordinating high-profile events from concept to completion. Skilled in cultivating client relationships and delivering exceptional sales performance, consistently surpassing revenue goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Sales Manager
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
Mount Pleasant, SC
10.2023 - Current
- Experienced Event Sales Manager with a strong background in wedding planning, restaurant sales management, and full-service event execution.
- Skilled in client communication, contract negotiation, event design, and coordinating seamless experiences from initial inquiry to day-of operations.
- Known for delivering high-quality service, exceeding revenue goals, and building strong client relationships.
Wedding Planner Assistant
Whately Design
Charleston, South Carolina
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Assist the bride and groom in the selection of all service vendors, including the caterer, musical
entertainment, photographer, and videographer. - Arrived to wedding venue early to supervise all vendor set ups, answer questions, resolve issues,
and ensure setup is going according to plan.
Legal Videographer
VidSouth Productions
Charleston, South Carolina
03.2022 - 03.2023
- As a legal videographer, my duties include recording video and audio for legal purposes. Some recordings may consist of court cases, document deposition proceedings, videotape witness statements, reconstruct incidents through video for use in court proceedings, and use video equipment to record wills and testimonies.
Lead Server & Bartender
Blu Oyster
Johns Island, South Carolina
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Increased average ticket amounts by upselling customers from shelf to premium brands.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed private events, including menus, timelines, and client communication.
- Trained new staff and ensured consistent, high-quality guest experience.
All Good Industries
All Good Industries
Folly Beach, South Carolina
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Discovered sales and marketing opportunities and worked closely with senior marketing director
to raise sales total - Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and
meet customer demand. - Supported sales management initiatives to optimize business development.
Food & Beverage Manager
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Kiawah Island, SC
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversaw private dining sales, group reservations, and special event bookings for a high-volume restaurant, consistently maximizing revenue opportunities.
- Managed daily front-of-house operations, including staff training, scheduling, and performance management, ensuring exceptional service standards.
- Coordinated and executed private events, developing customized menus and timelines while managing room setup, guest flow, and overall event logistics.
- Built strong guest relationships through attentive service and personalized communication, driving repeat business and contributing to sustained revenue growth.
Bartender & Server
Locklears on Little Oak Island
Folly Beach, South Carolina
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Opened the bar, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers
- Increased revenue through knowledgeable sales strategy in a high volume work environment
Head Cocktail Server
Charleston Crab House
Charleston, SC
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Positively built and maintained relationships with guests to encourage guest satisfaction and
repeat business
Suggested additional items and weekly promotional items to increase restaurant sales
Server & Cocktail Server
The Wreckfish
North Charleston, South Carolina
12.2012 - 05.2014
- Positively built and maintained relationships with guests to encourage guest satisfaction and repeat business
- Suggested additional items and weekly promotional items to increase restaurant sales
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Business
College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, SC01-2019
Skills
- Team Building & Leadership
- Enthusiastic & Dependable
- Verbal/Written Communication
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Professional Service Standards
- Marketing Experience & Promotions
- Organizational Skills
- Staff Training
Certification
• Florida Atlantic University (Hospitality Tourism Management Certificate)
• TIPS Certification (responsible alcohol service)
• Current Topics in HTMT Certificate: Wine & Beer-21809-HTMT 310-02, 2019
• Salesforce Administrator
• TIPS Certification (responsible alcohol service)
• Current Topics in HTMT Certificate: Wine & Beer-21809-HTMT 310-02, 2019
• Salesforce Administrator
Timeline
Event Sales Manager
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
10.2023 - Current
Legal Videographer
VidSouth Productions
03.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Server & Bartender
Blu Oyster
11.2021 - 02.2023
Wedding Planner Assistant
Whately Design
07.2021 - 07.2023
All Good Industries
All Good Industries
07.2020 - 12.2020
Food & Beverage Manager
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
04.2019 - 01.2020
Bartender & Server
Locklears on Little Oak Island
06.2018 - 01.2019
Head Cocktail Server
Charleston Crab House
03.2017 - 11.2017
Server & Cocktail Server
The Wreckfish
12.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Business
College of Charleston