Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
Interests
Timeline
Mandi Larkins

Mandi Larkins

Vista,CA
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Summary

Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in customer service, data entry, sales, office management and administrative tasks.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Coordinator

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
08.2018 - 09.2023
  • Coordinated all event details, contracts, BEO and billing from first moment of client contact through end of event.
  • Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges.
  • Collaborated with management, banquet department and culinary teams to ensure seamless event execution.
  • Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
  • Maintained accurate records of all event expenditures, ensuring budget compliance.

Tax Preparer Assistant

E3 Coastal Advisors LLP
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assisted senior tax preparers in completing accurate and timely tax preparation.
  • Maintained a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information for clients.
  • Organized files both electronically and physically for ease of access and retrieval.
  • Managing all phone calls, schedules and appointments for three senior CPAs.
  • Contributed to building long-term client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent follow-up.
  • Utilized tax software to efficiently complete thousands of individual and business returns.

Golf Pro Shop Assistant

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing pro shop environment for an enjoyable shopping experience.
  • Reconciled daily tee sheets, checked in customers and collected payment for merchandise sales, greens fees and cart and club rentals.
  • Investigated and promptly resolved customer complaints and escalated unresolved issues to supervisor.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customers to better uncover individual needs.

University Front Office Manager

Florence University Of The Arts
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Printed, stapled and distributed thousands of quizzes and exams for all students throughout the semester.
  • Managed a high volume of emails, phone calls and appointments in English and Italian.
  • Served as a liaison between staff and students throughout the university.
  • Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders in Italian.
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources.
  • Facilitated art exhibitions for the students at the end of each quarter.

Event Caterer

Greenspoint Catering
05.2010 - 12.2014
  • Maintained strict hygiene standards throughout the entire event catering process.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing exceptional catering services for various events.
  • Collaborated with event planners to create seamless experiences for clients and guests.

Education

Graduate Studies - Fine Arts

Istituto Lorenzo Dei Medici, Florence, Italy
05.2015

Bachelor Of Science - Studio Arts

Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL
05.2013
  • Honoree of Cum Laude
  • Scholarship Recipient
  • 3.6 GPA
  • Study Abroad: Florence, Italy

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Office Management
  • Customer Service
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Computer Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Organizational Skills

Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home option

Interests

Home Improvement DIY

Oil Painting

Timeline

Tax Preparer Assistant - E3 Coastal Advisors LLP
01.2022 - 05.2022
Golf Pro Shop Assistant - Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
01.2020 - 03.2020
Event Coordinator - Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
08.2018 - 09.2023
University Front Office Manager - Florence University Of The Arts
01.2017 - 08.2017
Event Caterer - Greenspoint Catering
05.2010 - 12.2014
Istituto Lorenzo Dei Medici - Graduate Studies, Fine Arts
Pensacola Christian College - Bachelor Of Science, Studio Arts
Mandi Larkins