Laura McDonough
3574 E N Street, Tacoma,WA
Summary
Driven events coordinator and team leader with expertise in orchestrating large-scale events. Specializes in planning, scheduling, setup, and direction of 500+ attendee events. Known for training and delegating teams of staff, volunteers, and vendors. Builds lasting relationships with customers, artists, and employees to ensure seamless operations and enhance overall experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Director
Fashion District NW
Seattle/Tacoma, WA
01.2017 - Current
- Led event operations and initiatives with efficiency
- Oversee coordination of Monthly Networking Events and Annual Signature Events
- Coordinated production for large-scale event
- Engineered multiple designs for critical event spaces
Regional Manager, Lead Wedding Planner, Designer
Your Perfect Bridesmaid
Seattle , WA
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Organized and coordinated wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners.
- Developed detailed timelines for each wedding event to ensure tasks were completed on schedule.
- Researched venues and vendors to find the best options for clients within budget.
- Drafted contracts with vendors to secure services and negotiate pricing.
- Boosted regional presence through strategic development methods
- Fostered strong partnerships with major venues and vendors in the area
Director of Expansion
World Financial Group
Tacoma, WA
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Engaged with major broker dealers for strategic industry alliances
- Advising clients on financial services
Event Coordinator
Shake Bartenders & Events
Seattle, WA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Designing tailored proposals for client events
- Facilitated staff coordination for events
- Served as liaison for individual, group, and corporate clients
- Utilizes time management to perform tasks swiftly and effectively
- Enhance client acquisition through strategic marketing
Head Bartender | Food Runner | Server
Staple & Fancy Mercantile | Ethan Stowell Restaurants
Seattle, WA
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Taught proper techniques for creating shrubs, washes, cocktails
- Enhanced sales through expertise in dining and beverage options
- Manage inventory for food and alcohol
- Created comprehensive training materials for staff education on alcoholic beverages
Local Production Coordinator for Seattle
RAW Artists Organization
Los Angeles, CA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Cultivate strong relationships with local artists to acquire new activity and advance methods for future events as well as research, assess, and secure potential event spaces
- Actively promote and direct events while organizing staff, artists, volunteers, and vendors
- Partner with local artists to gather requirements and suggestions for the optimization of their experience
- Collaborate with venue staff to safeguard proper setup of stage lighting and sound, green rooms, and bars
- Consistently resolve critical complications such as scheduled artists and models not attending
Front Desk Lead Hostess | Server | Chief Artist
Chinooks Seafood Restaurant | Mad Anthony's Corporation
Seattle, WA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Trained and directed both incoming and current employees
- Interacted with customers to answer questions, resolve complaints, and deliver ordered product
- Revamped chalk board menu designs
- Created innovative themed window displays for festive seasons
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDSkills
- Employee Training
- Visual Branding for Social Media
- Issue Resolution Skills
- Operational Streamlining
- Team Leadership
- Event Management
- Comprehensive Strategic Planning
Professional involvement
- Event Coordinator | Unique Markets
- Production Staff | (Chanel VIP Dinner) Bounce AEG
- Catering & Venue Coordinator | Seattle Fashion Week
- Undergraduate Director | Reflections Gallery
Timeline
Regional Manager, Lead Wedding Planner, Designer
Your Perfect Bridesmaid
03.2021 - 10.2024
Director of Expansion
World Financial Group
01.2020 - 06.2021
Event Coordinator
Shake Bartenders & Events
01.2019 - 01.2020
Front of House Director
Fashion District NW
01.2017 - Current
Local Production Coordinator for Seattle
RAW Artists Organization
01.2014 - 01.2018
Head Bartender | Food Runner | Server
Staple & Fancy Mercantile | Ethan Stowell Restaurants
01.2012 - 01.2019
Front Desk Lead Hostess | Server | Chief Artist
Chinooks Seafood Restaurant | Mad Anthony's Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
University of Idaho
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