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Lauren Collins

Auburn

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Meetings and Events Manager

Ithaka Hospitality Partners
Auburn
04.2022 - Current
  • Organize venues, budgets, catering and event timelines.
  • Manage accounts and work to continuously develop new revenue from existing clients.
  • Search and negotiate suitable venues as per setup requirements and budget constraints.
  • Meet with potential clients to perform site inspections and give tours of facility, meeting rooms and offer activities.
  • Design contracts, collect fees and booked venues for events.
  • Organize event facility, food and beverage selections and audio-visual arrangements.
  • Assisted in the opening of the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center
  • Guest Speaker for Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management Event Intro and Capstone Classes

Assistant Event Coordinator

540 at The Park
Auburn
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
  • Organized corporate luncheons, dinners, conferences and special events.
  • Provided on-site support during events to ensure adherence to plans and schedules.
  • Conducted site visits prior to an event in order to assess space requirements.

Server

Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Presented menus to patrons and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Recorded patron's meal options, identifying dietary needs or special requests to correctly transmit orders.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.

Community Assistant

Uncommon Auburn
Auburn
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Protected confidential information of residents with careful documentation.
  • Supported residents with urgent matters by responding in calm, empathetic demeanor.
  • Coordinated activities for residents, including set up, support during activities and clean up.
  • Used Entrata and Knock to track expenses and produce reports.
  • Improved quality of life for residents by directing repairs and managing ongoing facility maintenance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
05.2022

Associate of Science -

Coastal Alabama Community College
Thomasville, AL
05.2017

Timeline

Meetings and Events Manager

Ithaka Hospitality Partners
04.2022 - Current

Server

Augusta National Golf Club
04.2022 - 04.2022

Assistant Event Coordinator

540 at The Park
04.2021 - 05.2022

Community Assistant

Uncommon Auburn
08.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

Auburn University

Associate of Science -

Coastal Alabama Community College
Lauren Collins