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Kristie Deslauriers

Seekonk,Massachusetts

Summary

Professional Wedding Planner with expert knowledge of wedding industry to plan every event from engagement to honeymoon. Leverages established relationships with reputable suppliers to negotiate discounts, deals and upgrades and acts as neutral and objective professional to reduce stress and pressure for couple. Offers inspiration, advice and support while planning seamless string of events for exceptional celebrations with family and friends. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Wedding Planner

Blithwold Mansion
Bristol, RI
  • Executed advertisements, promotions and branding campaigns to attract new clients.
  • Conducted initial consultation with clients to discuss wedding details, venue options and other logistics to understand vision and budget.
  • Compiled contracts for vendors and clients prior to starting work to meet legal, health and safety obligations.
  • Directed pace of wedding and reception through multitasking and liaising with vendors to carry out event as planned with little or no deviations.
  • Created and designed tailor-made wedding plans to maximize client budget, keep client happy and cultivate referrals.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
  • Fostered relationships with local and national wedding suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and delivery of products.

Teacher's Assistant

Dighton Rehoboth School Department
Dighton Rehoboth , MA
08.2019 - Current
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.

Wedding and Event Planner

Walt Disney World
Orlando , FL
05.2014 - 02.2018
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
  • Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
  • Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
  • Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
  • Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.

Education

Associate of Arts - Education

CCRI
Lincoln
05.1992

Skills

  • Signage and Display Preparation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Budget Planning and Administration
  • Events Requirements Gathering
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Consultative Sales Approach
  • Venue Selection
  • Staff Leadership
  • Service Coordination
  • Conference and Convention Planning
  • Catering Oversight
  • Client Retention
  • Event Execution

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Dighton Rehoboth School Department
08.2019 - Current

Wedding and Event Planner

Walt Disney World
05.2014 - 02.2018

Wedding Planner

Blithwold Mansion

Associate of Arts - Education

CCRI

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