LACEY GRINAGE
Clovis,CA
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and able to foster relationships with key clients and vendors. Knowledgeable and experienced in budgeting, vendor management and event promotion and marketing. Adept at problem-solving. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner & Event Florist
Styles And Stems, SELF
04.2020 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events, large and small.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Sourced, toured and booked all venue spaces
- Assisted with budget guidance
- Overall design, style and decor for the event
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Consulted with customers and venue directors to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
Sales Representative
JAMES AND COMPANY LIGHTING
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Worked directly with customers and contractors to recommend, source and price products
- Communicated with vendors regarding the purchasing, delivery and installation of material and product
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Managed social media to generate new leads and customers to develop new sales to increase profits
Design Assistant
GARY MCDONALD HOMES
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Ordered samples from vendors to handle presentation creation activities.
- Visited job sites to take notes and record space measurements to create floor plans.
- Handled communication with clients by answering telephone calls and responding to emails and official letters.
- Worked with the lead designer, vendors and showrooms to produce quotes.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Assisted the client and lead designer in designing and creating comfortable and functional home environments
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Gathered interior design goals from clients and explained options.
Sales Representative
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
- Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Education
GED -
Willow International Community College Center
Fresno, CAHigh School Diploma -
Sierra High School
Tollhouse, CA06.2012
Skills
- Event Planning
- Expense Tracking
- Social Media Management
- Digital Marketing
- Client Relationship Development
- Administration
- Event Execution
- Client Relations
- Vendor Sourcing
- Planning and Organization
Timeline
Event Planner & Event Florist
Styles And Stems, SELF
04.2020 - Current
Sales Representative
JAMES AND COMPANY LIGHTING
04.2019 - 07.2022
Design Assistant
GARY MCDONALD HOMES
03.2017 - 03.2019
Sales Representative
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
02.2016 - 04.2017
GED -
Willow International Community College Center
High School Diploma -
Sierra High School
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