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Marika Edlund

Walnut Creek,CA

Summary

Proven Event Manager with a track record of streamlining operations and boosting client satisfaction at Componere Culinary and Events. Excelled in team leadership and creative design, enhancing event execution and increasing sales by 40%. Expert in client relations and schedule management, consistently delivering memorable experiences and fostering key partnerships.

Professional who is innovative, solution-oriented, and client-focused and who can lead others to success High-performing Event Manager with an extensive portfolio of international and domestic project accomplishments spanning 18 years. Outgoing, hands-on professional bringing valuable relationship-building and retention skills, which amassed a diversified network of service providers, ensuring optimal quality, and results for successful client events.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Manager

Componere Culinary and Events
10.2021 - Current
  • Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
  • Established relationships with key stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships for future collaborations.
  • Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering well-executed events within budget constraints.
  • Coordinated large-scale conferences for industry professionals, resulting in increased networking opportunities.
  • Implemented innovative event themes and designs to create memorable experiences for attendees.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.

Event Manager

The Catered Affair
05.2016 - 10.2021

Managed events both small and large scale. Ensuring the vision and scope of events exceeded expectations


Created customized visual displays to personalize events


Provided Administrative and Office support to owners, culinary, and production staff.


Organized and set up new operations in warehouse to streamline event management process.

Assistant Manager

Cohasset Hospitality Group
02.2019 - 05.2021
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Private Event Sales

Barbara Lynch Gruppo
03.2015 - 05.2016
  • Trained junior staff members on effective practices in private event coordination, improving overall team performance and productivity levels.
  • Implemented creative solutions to address unforeseen challenges during event execution while minimizing disruptions to guests or clients.
  • Increased Sales by 40% by ensuring client repeat business.



Kids Shoes Gold Star Employee

Nordstrom
05.2011 - 05.2015
  • Achieved highest sales goal by being Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Consistently generated sales by providing excellent services with both large and small purchases.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Portland State University
Portland, OR
05.1985

Skills

  • Client and Guest Relations
  • Team Leadership and Training
  • On-site Execution
  • Schedule Management
  • Business Administration
  • Creative Design and Presentation
  • ServSafe
  • Tips Certification

Timeline

Event Manager

Componere Culinary and Events
10.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager

Cohasset Hospitality Group
02.2019 - 05.2021

Event Manager

The Catered Affair
05.2016 - 10.2021

Private Event Sales

Barbara Lynch Gruppo
03.2015 - 05.2016

Kids Shoes Gold Star Employee

Nordstrom
05.2011 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Portland State University
Marika Edlund