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Meghan Magnasco

Meghan Magnasco

Geyserville,CA

Summary

Seasoned Operations/Events Manager and talented leader with 15 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager and Principle Planner

So Eventful Event Productions
07.2016 - Current
  • Manages overall company operations and responsible for the effective and successful management and training of all event planners and assistants
  • Enhance the operational procedures, processes, and information flow to the owners and team
  • Manage and produce the incoming sales, production proposals and contracts, and advise clients and employees on all areas throughout the planning and event implementation process
  • Train all employees on various event and production internal and external systems and software used
  • Maintain and establish partnership and networking connections with venues, vendors, and corporate partners

Sales Operation Manager and Administration

ScanSource
07.2010 - Current
  • Managed over multiple departments within the Sales Operations Department to train and supervise over 20+ employees in their day to day tasks and team goals
  • Coordinates and fulfills budgets, quotes, and contracts for numerous companies and agents
  • Create and provide process and tools to facilitate team effectiveness
  • Moved from manager role to special projects and admin in 2016 to be fully remote and part-time

Tasting Room Manager & Event Coordinator

Eos Estate Winery
02.2009 - 06.2010
  • Transformed winery special event program and increased productivity and revenue
  • Manage and supervise over tasting room staff, winery facility, wine club events, and weddings
  • Implemented new POS system while training multiple employees and departments
  • Execute and manage multiple reports daily while maintaining overall budget

Tasting Room and Hospitality Coordinator

Wild Horse Winery
02.2008 - 02.2009
  • Consultant and coordinator in the hospitality and special event sectors of the company
  • Inform patrons about the winery, wine vintages, and the global and local wine industries
  • Generate and implement ideas for winery events, sales tactics, and Visitors Center

Education

Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration, Special Events Management

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Associates of Arts Degree - Business Management

Cuesta College

Skills

  • Computer skills include; Microsoft Suite, Teams, Google Drive, All Seated, Aisle Planner, RPM, SalesForce, Various POS and Invoicing Systems
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Client Relations and Contract Management
  • Processes Creation and Execution of Events Start to Finish
  • Budget Development and Creation for Clients and Internal Company Needs
  • Project Oversight for Social, Corporate and Non-Profit Events
  • Vendor Management and Relations
  • Business Strategy, Growth and Development
  • Continuous Internal and Client Process Creation and Improvements
  • Staff Hiring, Training and Management
  • Transportation, Logistics Planning, and Staff Training

Timeline

Operations Manager and Principle Planner

So Eventful Event Productions
07.2016 - Current

Sales Operation Manager and Administration

ScanSource
07.2010 - Current

Tasting Room Manager & Event Coordinator

Eos Estate Winery
02.2009 - 06.2010

Tasting Room and Hospitality Coordinator

Wild Horse Winery
02.2008 - 02.2009

Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration, Special Events Management

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Associates of Arts Degree - Business Management

Cuesta College

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