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Mary Bayless

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Coordinated Event Management Intern skillful in liaising with vendors and suppliers, negotiating contracts and maintaining computer and physical filing systems. Detailed and attentive individual with 2 years of experience assisting with planning and executing both corporate and private events. Collaborative team player recognized by management for extensive event planning and management knowledge and outstanding time management and multitasking abilities.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Management Intern

Bonnet Springs Park
05.2023 - 08.2023
    • Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
    • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
    • Accompanied setting up and breaking down events.
    • Communicated with both vendors and clients.

Hostess

Esposito's Italian Bistro
02.2023 - 04.2023
    • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
    • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
    • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.

Event Management Intern

St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Foundation
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in creating and executing drives and fundraisers for hospital foundation.
  • Researched assigned events and identified possible partnerships aligned with event concepts.
  • Helped set up and break down luncheons at St.Joseph's Children's Hospital's locations.

Hostess

Red Door Lakeland
05.2022 - 07.2022
    • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
    • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
    • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
08.2024

Skills

    • Event Setup and Breakdown
    • Activity Tracking
    • Report Preparation
    • Resource Coordination
      • Vendor Relations
      • Marketing Support
      • Fundraising Events

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
  • Hootsuite Platform Certification
  • Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Certification

Affiliations

Pi Beta Phi Sorority : Alabama Gamma Chapter 08/2020-05/2024

Timeline

Event Management Intern

Bonnet Springs Park
05.2023 - 08.2023

Hostess

Esposito's Italian Bistro
02.2023 - 04.2023

Event Management Intern

St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Foundation
05.2022 - 07.2022

Hostess

Red Door Lakeland
05.2022 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

Auburn University
Mary Bayless