Leah Correll
Fort Myers
Summary
Organized Event Coordinator with several years of comprehensive experience overseeing and coordinating various events. Well-versed in booking venues, hiring personnel to manage operations of events. Versatile and outgoing professional possessing strong networking abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of hospitality management procedures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales & Event Manager
GLOBAL WORKS EVENTS, DMC
Naples
03.2017 - Current
- Managed sales and organization of events for up to 1000 guests, ensuring seamless execution and high client satisfaction
- Handled vendor negotiations, venue coordination, budgeting, and event production to meet diverse client needs efficiently
- Coordinate vendor selection and negotiations for diverse event needs.
- Develop event timelines and checklists for thorough planning processes.
- Communicate with clients to understand their vision and expectations clearly.
- Facilitate communication between clients and internal teams throughout the entire duration of an event.
- Resolved issues and challenges during event planning, maintaining strong relationships with clients and ensuring event success
- Dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction, in order to develop return customers by always having a positive attitude and establishing trust with the customer
- Met with potential clients to perform site inspections and give tours of facility, meeting rooms and offered activities.
- Compiled reports summarizing expenses related to specific events in order to facilitate accounting procedures.
- Participated in industry events to network and gain insights.
Activity & Volunteer Coordinator
SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING
Rochester
04.2002 - 04.2017
- Coordinated daily activities and monthly family events to enhance community engagement.
- Cultivated relationships with local schools, businesses, and organizations to strengthen volunteer network and community resources.
- Monitored budgets and expenses to ensure alignment with revenue targets.
Education
Liberal Arts -
Prairie Sate Community College
Chicago Heights, IL05-2007
Skills
- Event planning
- Vendor negotiation
- Budget management
- Project management
- Customer relationship management
- Customer service-driven
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
References
Debbie Regnone- 239-980-1914
Danielle Cross- 913-669-9729
Kate Turturro- 480-385-8695
Timeline
Senior Sales & Event Manager
GLOBAL WORKS EVENTS, DMC
03.2017 - Current
Activity & Volunteer Coordinator
SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING
04.2002 - 04.2017
Liberal Arts -
Prairie Sate Community College