Melinda Brackenridge
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic Event Specialist with a proven track record at Crossmark, excelling in event planning and on-site execution. Adept at enhancing brand visibility through creative marketing and effective vendor collaboration. Recognized for elevating guest satisfaction and maintaining composure under pressure, ensuring seamless operations and successful outcomes. Skilled in logistics and team collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Specialist
Crossmark
11.2013 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and attendee satisfaction.
- Developed event themes and marketing materials to enhance brand visibility.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure services and negotiate contracts effectively.
- Managed on-site event operations, troubleshooting issues to maintain timelines.
- Led onsite execution of events, overseeing setup, breakdown, troubleshooting any issues as they arose while maintaining composure under pressure for a professional outcome every time.
- Interfaced with clients to understand event objectives.
- Elevated guest satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally during events.
- Ensured smooth event operations through diligent coordination with vendors and staff members.
Bakery Production Worker
Hostess Brands
06.2012 - 11.2013
- Operated industrial ovens and mixers to produce a variety of baked goods.
- Ensured adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines during production processes.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow in high-volume production environment.
- Conducted quality control inspections to verify product consistency and compliance with standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning and fulfilling various roles within the bakery operation as needed, including mixing doughs, shaping pastries, and operating ovens.
- Cleared product from machines at end of run and shift.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production quotas, ensuring timely completion of orders.
- Inspected packed items in boxes to identify last-minute issues before loading onto trucks.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
Associate
QPS Employment Group Inc.
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Packaged and labeled products for shipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve order fulfillment processes.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas to support operational efficiency.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
Education
GED -
George Westinghouse
Chicago, ILSkills
- Travel arrangements
- On-site execution
- Event planning expertise
- Branding consistency
- Food service
- Event setup and breakdown
Certification
alcohol bassit lincense thru THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
Timeline
Event Specialist
Crossmark
11.2013 - Current
Bakery Production Worker
Hostess Brands
06.2012 - 11.2013
Associate
QPS Employment Group Inc.
06.2010 - 06.2012
GED -
George Westinghouse