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Kerstin Ava Shecterle

Summary

Event management professional with a proven track record in planning and executing successful events. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing needs. Skilled in logistics coordination, vendor negotiations, and budget management. Reliable, results-oriented, and prepared to make a significant impact.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Event Manager

Main Street Café & Bakery
01.2025 - Current
  • Served as the primary point of contact for clients during events, expertly resolving any urgent logistical challenges while maintaining high client satisfaction.
  • Assisted the lead planner in executing multiple corporate meetings/workshops, managing A/V setup, attendee registration, and on-site material distribution for up to 75 professionals.
  • Managed event documentation, including client contracts, vendor invoices, and guest lists, ensuring all paperwork was accurate and organized for immediate access by the management team.


Assistant Manager

Boulder Tap House
08.2019 - 01.2025
  • Managed all front-of-house logistics for high-traffic shifts, successfully coordinating a team of 20+ to maintain a seamless guest experience in a 150-seat venue.
  • Led weekly pre-shift meetings, communicating key service standards and operational goals to maintain a cohesive, high-performance service team.
  • Trained and mentored staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.

Café Worker

Kwik Star
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Cooked to order food with consideration of customer preferences
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and schedules for cleaning of surfaces and equipment
  • Delivered exceptional customer service while managing high-volume transactions.

Education

B.S - Event Management

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05-2026

Skills

  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Detail-oriented organization
  • Event Marketing & Promotion
  • RFP Development and Management
  • Catering and F&B Management
  • Guest management
  • Event Layout & Design
  • Event Management Software (Cvent, Trello)

Timeline

Assistant Event Manager

Main Street Café & Bakery
01.2025 - Current

Assistant Manager

Boulder Tap House
08.2019 - 01.2025

Café Worker

Kwik Star
11.2018 - 08.2019

B.S - Event Management

Iowa State University