Lily Goldman
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-driven Event and Hospitality Professional with 4+ years in planning and executing high-volume corporate events. Managed full event lifecycle, including strategy, budgeting, and on-site coordination. Collaborated with stakeholders and vendors to deliver impactful events that generate substantial revenue.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Sales Manager
Adalina Prime
Chicago, IL
09.2025 - Current
- Drive $1M+ in quarterly private event revenue, booking and executing 200+ corporate and social events annually.
- Maintain 24–33% lead-to-event conversion rates through consultative sales and tailored proposals.
- Managed full lifecycle of events from inquiry to contract execution and day-of coordination, ensuring seamless experiences.
- Coordinated complex events such as buyouts, executive dinners, and large-scale celebrations, delivering high-quality experiences tailored to client needs.
- Acted as primary liaison for corporate event managers and planning teams, fostering strong relationships and clear communication.
Event Sales Coordinator
Sunda
Chicago, IL
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Coordinated planning and execution of corporate and private events to enhance guest experience.
- Developed run-of-show documents, seating plans, and guest logistics to ensure seamless event flow.
- Oversaw invitations, confirmations, and post-event communication to maintain strong attendee engagement.
- Collaborated with vendors and internal teams to ensure events ran on time and within budget.
Event Sales Manager
Adalina
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Booked and executed 25+ events monthly contributing $1.9M in private event revenue in 2024.
- Managed private events using Tripleseat, overseeing banquet event orders, menus, logistics, and budgets to ensure seamless execution.
- Coordinated with vendors, clients, staff, and city officials for successful event execution, enhancing overall attendee experience.
- Analyzed market trends to refine event packages and pricing strategies, aligning offerings with customer demand.
Sales Recruiter
LaSalle Network
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Generated candidate pipelines, establishing strong connections through 200+ weekly outreach calls.
- Sourced candidates for midmarket and senior sales roles, enhancing talent acquisition strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Conducted screening interviews and coordinated client interviews, streamlining hiring processes for client satisfaction.
Digital Strategies & Engagement Account Assistant
Jasculca Terman
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with teams to analyze engagement data and report on campaign performance.
- Supported PR and marketing initiatives by executing media outreach and developing press materials.
- Coordinated logistics for client events, ensuring seamless accommodations, transportation, and catering.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations, Sociology
University of Kansas
Lawrence Kansas01-2022
Skills
- Event planning
- Event logistics
- On-Site Event Coordination
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Budget management
- Sponsorship Acquisition
- Client Relationship Management
- Event marketing
- Lead & Pipeline Management
- Contract Negotiation
- CRM software
Event Management Highlights
- Planned and executed 200+ corporate and client events annually, including executive dinners, full venue buyouts, and large-scale celebrations.
- Managed events generating $1M+ quarterly revenue and coordinated guest experiences for groups ranging from 20–200+ attendees.
- Oversaw day-of event logistics including vendor coordination, run-of-show execution, and cross-team communication.
- Partnered with corporate event planners and executive teams to align events with business and relationship-building objectives.
Timeline
Event Sales Manager
Adalina Prime
09.2025 - Current
Event Sales Coordinator
Sunda
04.2025 - 09.2025
Event Sales Manager
Adalina
06.2023 - 01.2025
Sales Recruiter
LaSalle Network
01.2023 - 04.2023
Digital Strategies & Engagement Account Assistant
Jasculca Terman
06.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations, Sociology
University of Kansas