Lauren McLean
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Events and Operations Specialist
SAMPE
Diamond Bar
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments to develop solutions that addressed operational issues across the organization
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and monitoring service delivery levels
- Implemented new processes to streamline daily tasks, resulting in increased efficiency
- Provided training and guidance to staff on operational procedures, policies, and regulations
- Assisted with the development of project plans for new initiatives or process improvements.
Corporate Event Planner
Alliance Environmental Group
Azusa
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Involved with the planning and physical set ups of Alliances' trade shows and golf tournaments
- Organized catering services by selecting menu items, negotiating prices, ordering food and beverages, setting up buffet areas
- Handled customer service inquiries related to specific events or venues
- Developed detailed event plans and timelines to ensure successful execution of events
- Monitored guest satisfaction levels throughout the duration of an event
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets and monitored expenses throughout the duration of an event.
Marketing Intern
BuchaWild
Los Angeles
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in Event Logistics, such as booking venues, finding entertainment and all other given duties.
Event Planner Intern
Dream Builders Project
Los Angeles
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Met with staff at chosen event sites to coordinate details prior to events
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
Hostess
Gentle Ben's Brewing Co
Tucson
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
Office Assistant
Alliance Environmental Group
Azusa
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Received and screened high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail
Education
Bachelor of Arts Communication Studies -
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2020
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization
- Professionalism and strong work ethic
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Logistics Management
- Excel
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Events and Operations Specialist
SAMPE
07.2023 - Current
Corporate Event Planner
Alliance Environmental Group
06.2020 - 05.2023
Marketing Intern
BuchaWild
05.2019 - 08.2019
Event Planner Intern
Dream Builders Project
05.2019 - 08.2019
Hostess
Gentle Ben's Brewing Co
01.2018 - 05.2018
Office Assistant
Alliance Environmental Group
08.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts Communication Studies -
University of Arizona
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