Laurel Marvin
Event Coordinator
Felton,CA
Summary
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Adept at problem-solving and can manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Work experience in food service, retail, and coffee shops.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Producer and Decor Designer
Raindance Presents
Santa Cruz, CA
03.2007 - Current
- Use social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Analyze event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Evaluate existing plans, processes, and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Create detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Develop creative themes for events and create related activities to engage attendees.
- Coordinate transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
- Implement protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Implement contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Train and supervise event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Support senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
Concessions Worker
Ukiah Pub Shack
Ukiah, CA
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintain clean and efficient fry station.
- Handle cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was given and maintain balanced register.
- Maintain clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations through regular cleaning and sanitization tasks.
- Contribute to inclusive work environment by fostering open communication among team members.
- Prepare fresh, high-quality food items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintain positive attitude while managing long lines or addressing challenging situations with customers.
- Demonstrate versatility by performing various roles within concessions team as needed, such as cashier or food preparer.
Personal Cook
Self-Employed
Felton, CA
03.2016 - 08.2021
- Prepare and serve meals for small dinner parties and comply with diet requests and special accommodations.
- Develop recipe inventory to offer meal options for variety of tastes and needs.
- Prepare meals using braising, roasting, frying and sautéing techniques.
- Source healthy cooking techniques to capture flavor and nutrients of food with fresh ingredients.
- Record favorite meals of clients and develop new recipes and repertoire.
- Design and prepare all menu items for private home setting.
- Clean meal preparation areas and wash hands frequently to promote hygienic and sanitary practice.
Education
General Requirements
Cabrillo College
Santa CruzSkills
Staff Management
Time Management
Project Management
Staff, Artist and Client Relations
Timeline
Concessions Worker
Ukiah Pub Shack
04.2023 - 06.2023
Personal Cook
Self-Employed
03.2016 - 08.2021
Event Producer and Decor Designer
Raindance Presents
03.2007 - Current
General Requirements
Cabrillo College