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Kylie Lakos

San Pedro,CA

Summary

Professional, conscientious worker with extraordinary interpersonal skills. Passion for delivering excellent customer service at every interaction; eager to utilize my skills and knowledge gained through education and diverse work experience. Thorough and enthusiastic. Refined leader and team player; always looking for an opportunity to learn and expand my skill set.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Program Manager

Elevate Strategic Engagements
08.2024 - Current
  • Joined the new Business Unit, Neuro, to create a strong team and support new BMS representatives with the launch of the new Business Unit
  • Managed approx. 80-100 programs at a time
  • Worked with KOL speakers, ensuring white-glove service with every interaction
  • Took on more difficult and important programs, working with new representatives
  • As a senior PM, used my knowledge to assist any PM on the team
  • Same duties and responsibilities as a Program Manager with the addition of higher quality service and important clients

Senior Program Manager

Elevate Strategic Engagements
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Worked with KOL speakers, ensuring white-glove service with every interaction
  • Took on more difficult and important programs, working with new representatives
  • As a senior PM, used my knowledge to assist any PM on the team
  • Same duties and responsibilities as a Program Manager with the addition of higher quality service and important clients

Program Manager

Elevate Strategic Engagements
11.2022 - 12.2023
  •  Maintain and update program scheduling database on a daily basis; entering detailed notes with any program changes, speaker travel information, venue/caterer details, and detailed notes from conversations over the phone with rep and/or vendors.
  • Manage program requests from over 25 pharmaceutical representatives, including West Coast and Central locations
  • Manage display and exhibits, receiving over 5 new requests per work day
  • Primary point of contact from representatives; ensuring availability to answer any questions or issues via email and phone throughout work day
  • Ensure all programs and displays are complaint and adhere to BMS guidelines
  • Strong understanding of various online database systems that are utilized everyday

Events Coordinator

Shade Hotel Redondo Beach
01.2022 - 08.2022

• Sell and service Short-Term Social Events for 40-150 guests
• Sell and service Sea Level Restaurant Events for 15-40 guests
• Book up to 20 events a month, setting up and orchestrating each event
• Create BEOs, Floorplans, Banquet Checks, and attend weekly meetings
• Brought in over $28,000 in revenue through events in Sea Level Restaurant monthly
• Showcased exceptional customer service through phone, email, and in-person interactions

Restaurant Admin Coordinator

Shade Hotel Redondo Beach
09.2021 - 01.2022

• Inputs multiple invoices in Resturant365 daily for all restaurant orders
• Creates host and server schedule weekly
• Constantly updating menu items in Toast POS
• Uses excellent customer service skills in all interactions with guests, team members, and vendors 

• Creates a multiple day step by step training process for every new hire

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Terranea Resort
06.2021 - 09.2021

• Ensures welcoming physical atmosphere and cleanliness of the department, including inspecting tabletops, countertops and side stations 

• Communicate information to the service team by giving knowledge to be individually empowered
• Utilize the Freedom To Go Beyond to resolves guest issues promptly and with great care
• Properly multi-tasking at a fast pace while having an impeccable eye for detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Supervises performance, attendance, attitude, appearance and conduct of service team
• Assists with development, training and inspiration of outlet staff

Student Supervisor

University of Colorado Events Planning & Catering
08.2019 - 12.2019

• After being promoted, properly lead 6 student interns on daily tasks and delegated semester long projects
• Completed over 50 room reservations for classrooms and meeting rooms on campus daily
• Collaborated with manager for events and catering orders for 200 plus guests
• Handled daily tasks in a fast-paced environment with a large call and email volume
• Conducted interviews and reviewed multiple resumes for incoming student interns
• Software: Outlook, Event Master, EMS, R-25, Social Tables, WhentoWork, Microsoft Office, Google Calendar, Google Mail

Student Intern

University of Colorado Events Planning & Catering
08.2018 - 05.2019

• Completed over 50 room reservations for classrooms and meeting rooms on campus daily
• Created catering orders through customer interaction via email and phone for events on and off campus
• Utilized customer service skills for walk-in customers daily, including answering phone-calls and responding to emails

• Received the "Rising Star" award for making significant progress and excelling as a student intern

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications, Public Relations | Minor in Women And Gender Studies

University of Colorado, Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
05-2021

University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia
06-2020

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Leadership
  • Effective Time Management
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Communication Skills
  • Analytics
  • Scheduling
  • Planning
  • Online Databases
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Senior Program Manager

Elevate Strategic Engagements
08.2024 - Current

Senior Program Manager

Elevate Strategic Engagements
01.2024 - 03.2024

Program Manager

Elevate Strategic Engagements
11.2022 - 12.2023

Events Coordinator

Shade Hotel Redondo Beach
01.2022 - 08.2022

Restaurant Admin Coordinator

Shade Hotel Redondo Beach
09.2021 - 01.2022

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Terranea Resort
06.2021 - 09.2021

Student Supervisor

University of Colorado Events Planning & Catering
08.2019 - 12.2019

Student Intern

University of Colorado Events Planning & Catering
08.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications, Public Relations | Minor in Women And Gender Studies

University of Colorado, Boulder

University of New South Wales