Kristie Myrick
Sugar Hill,GA
Summary
Personable,dedicated and customer focused with extensive experience in the hospitality field. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Conference Service Manager
Chateau Elan Resort & Winery
Braselton , GA
2023.02 - Current
- Worked with professional and trade associations to create memorable and successful events.
- Created program activities, agendas and budgets based on client requirements.
- Chose facilities, inspected spaces and planned set up and execution to exceed client expectation.
- Applied industry knowledge and personal expertise to customize meetings, conferences and conventions to specific standards.
- Oversaw advanced event registration and day-of check-in to handle high volume of guests.
- Selected catering services for different types of events, balancing cost, menu and term options against client demands.
- Drove growth in event management business by continuously researching and implementing improved strategies to exceed client expectations.
Wedding & Social Catering Manager
Lanier Islands Resort
Buford , GA
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Improved results continuously by conducting thorough reviews of events' successes and failures.
- Inspected event facilities to verify conformance to customer requirements.
- Coordinated event catering, signage, displays, security and transportation for participants.
- Met with service providers to evaluate offerings and pricing structures.
- Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Project Coordinator
Robert E Mason
2018.08 - 2019.02
- Include:
- Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures on multiple jobs/projects
- Documenting and following up on important action items and decisions from meetings
- Fast paced turn around on most projects between sales to completion
- Strong communication and organization to be able to present on a moment’s notice about budget, hours, etc.
Event Specialist
CE Rental
2016.08 - 2018.08
- And responsibilities include:
- Quote and order creation for large scale events ranging from 10-2500 attendees
- Execute planning, development and day of design/management for clients
- Enhance a team environment between internal and external team members
- Achieve and maintain a strong sales goal of $750,000 a year
- Create day of play book for all event set ups and break downs
- Keep strong relationships with internal and external customers.
Education
B.S - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Mount Olive
Skills
- Attendee Relations
- Program Planning and Development
- Regulatory and Legal Compliance
- Information Verification
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Budget Planning and Administration
- Inquiry Response
- Event Billing
- Staff Leadership
- Service Coordination
- Conference and Convention Planning
Timeline
Conference Service Manager
Chateau Elan Resort & Winery
2023.02 - Current
Wedding & Social Catering Manager
Lanier Islands Resort
2021.09 - 2022.06
Project Coordinator
Robert E Mason
2018.08 - 2019.02
Event Specialist
CE Rental
2016.08 - 2018.08
B.S - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Mount Olive
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