Marissa Ellington-Catano
Hermitage,TN
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
The Fairgounds Nashville
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
- Developed detailed income, expenses and other reports.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
- Analyzed financial data to assist in budget creation and forecasting.
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to obtain best prices and value for money.
- Used knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements.
Business Owner
ThePharmTN
04.2017 - 05.2023
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Corresponded with online customers to address questions or complaints about products, policies, or shipping methods.
- Promoted products in online communities through weblog or discussion-forum postings, e-mail marketing programs or online advertising.
- Monitored trends in online retail to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Improved monthly sales with successful marketing, sales and customer relations approaches.
- Uploaded digital media to online storefront, auction sites or other shopping Web sites for advertising purposes.
Store Owner
Music Valley Handmade
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TNHigh School Diploma -
Wildwood Academy
Clarksville TN02.2011
Skills
- Vendor Management
- Cloud-Based Document Coordination
- Update Financial Records
- Media Relations
- Team Leadership and Motivation
- Public Safety and Security
- Business Administration
- Digital Marketing
- Scheduling
- Contract Administration
- Market Analysis
- Records Maintenance
- File Management
Timeline
Event Coordinator
The Fairgounds Nashville
09.2022 - Current
Store Owner
Music Valley Handmade
08.2020 - 01.2022
Business Owner
ThePharmTN
04.2017 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Austin Peay State University
High School Diploma -
Wildwood Academy
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