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Mae Mae Bennett

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced event professional in the Hospitality industry. Eager to use my experience and strong organizational skills to contribute to the success of events to bring client's ideas to life. Possess a knowledge of communication with vendors, contract management, relationships with clients, and event execution on-site and behind the scenes. Works well in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospitality Intern

The Gray Group - Keller Williams Realty
08.2023 - Current
  • Executes events for game day tailgates which includes finding and making a signature drink, putting together flower arrangements, taking inventory and buying food and beverages, consulting a sponsor, and managing catering services
  • Creates and manages closing gifts for clients each week
  • Manages the budget, arranges catering services, and executes on-site client events

Assistant

The Gray Group, Keller Williams
01.2024 - Current
  • Manages closings and updates client profiles
  • Makes closing gifts and sends notes to clients
  • Assists marketing team with social media and checks messages

Event Assistant

Velour Premier Events
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Executed behind the scenes and on-site management for the event
  • Coordinated with catering services, clients, and venue on the day of the event
  • Determined and created the timeline for the day of execution of the event

Sisterhood Chair

Kappa Delta
12.2022 - 12.2024
  • Brainstormed ideas for activities that our chapter of Kappa Delta could participate in to bring everyone together in one space
  • Planned for each event and met with vendors to determine a venue, catering, budget, prices, etc
  • Executed the events on the day of to make sure that everything ran smoothly and went as planned

Education

High School Diploma -

Girls Preparatory School
Chattanooga, TN
05.2020

Bachelor's - Hospitality Management

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2024

Skills

  • Attention to detal
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work well with a team
  • Creativity
  • Positive Energy
  • Organization
  • Vendor Management
  • Budget Management
  • Guest Relations
  • Strategic Planning

Timeline

Assistant

The Gray Group, Keller Williams
01.2024 - Current

Hospitality Intern

The Gray Group - Keller Williams Realty
08.2023 - Current

Event Assistant

Velour Premier Events
05.2023 - 08.2023

Sisterhood Chair

Kappa Delta
12.2022 - 12.2024

High School Diploma -

Girls Preparatory School

Bachelor's - Hospitality Management

The University of Alabama
Mae Mae Bennett