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Kay Deskins

Bowling Green,KY

Summary

Organized Event Coordinator with several years of comprehensive experience overseeing and coordinating various events including weddings. Well-versed in booking venues and arranging speakers, negotiating terms, and conditions and hiring personnel to manage operations of events. Versatile and outgoing professional possessing strong networking abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of hospitality management procedures.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Events/Restaurant Manager

Goodwood Brewing
Bowling Green, KY
08.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
  • Resolved conflicts among employees in an effective manner.

Event/Wedding Planner/Coordinator

Stellar Events
Bowling Green, KY
10.2020 - Current
  • Self owned and operated business
  • Provided guidance and advice on etiquette for weddings of various cultures and religions.
  • Provided support during actual weddings by troubleshooting any issues that arose.
  • Facilitated communication between couples and their families regarding wedding plans.
  • Performed day-of coordination duties such as checking in vendors and managing timeline.

Catering and Banquet Sales Manager

Embassy Suites by Hilton
Bowling Green, KY
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Identified potential opportunities for increasing revenues through additional services or products offered by the company.
  • Collaborated with management team members on strategies designed to optimize profits generated from banquet sales operations.
  • Coordinated with outside vendors such as florists, DJs or photographers who may be required for certain events.
  • Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire sales process.

Hospitality Coordinator

The Club at Olde Stone
Bowling Green, KY
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated daily activities between front desk staff and housekeeping department.
  • Prepared weekly performance reports outlining occupancy rates, revenue generated.
  • Managed multiple bookings simultaneously while ensuring accuracy in data entry.

Events Coordinator

Harley-Davidson
Bowling Green, KY
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Conducted post-event evaluations to measure success of each program against objectives set forth by clients.
  • Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
  • Monitored budgeting process for each event to ensure cost efficiency.

Education

Certified in Corporate Event Planning -

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
01.2020

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • Event Planning
  • Wedding Coordinating
  • Event Management
  • Customer Service
  • Catering Management
  • Banquet Experience
  • Collection management
  • Restaurant Management
  • Sales Management

Certification

  • Corporate Event Planner, Present
  • DOT Medical Card, 07/01/21 - 07/01/23, DOT card for truck driving

Personal Information

Title: Event Manager/Wedding Coordinator/Restaurant Manager

Affiliations

  • Musician
  • Singer
  • Songwriter

Timeline

Events/Restaurant Manager

Goodwood Brewing
08.2023 - Current

Catering and Banquet Sales Manager

Embassy Suites by Hilton
05.2022 - 11.2022

Hospitality Coordinator

The Club at Olde Stone
08.2021 - 01.2022

Event/Wedding Planner/Coordinator

Stellar Events
10.2020 - Current

Events Coordinator

Harley-Davidson
01.2020 - 05.2020

Certified in Corporate Event Planning -

Western Kentucky University

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