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Melinda Denison

Port Orchard

Summary

Dynamic Event Coordinator with expertise in luxury retail and hospitality, recognized for delivering exceptional experiences through creative event design and strong leadership. Proven ability to excel in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, effectively coordinating vendors and enhancing culinary offerings. Meticulous attention to detail ensures seamless execution of memorable events while adeptly resolving challenges. Career aspirations include further elevating event standards and expanding creative horizons.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Coordinator

MDstyled
04.2024 - Current
  • Executed tailored event planning for occasions like weddings, birthdays, and private dining
  • Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services for events
  • Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary

Events Specialist/General Manager

Yoko Yoko Ramen Restaurant
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managed and scheduled events in the karaoke room
  • Implemented creative promotional strategies for sales growth
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures
  • Key holder
  • Opened and or closed the restaurant
  • Oversaw maintenance tasks and managed financial responsibilities for the restaurant
  • Hosted, served and tended bar
  • Proficient with POS software Toast

Sales and Events Cooridinator

Kitsap Conference Center At Bremerton Harborside
04.2020 - 10.2022
  • Expert in scheduling wedding events at Conference Center
  • Gave tours of the venue
  • Wrote proposals, contracts, and created event design floor plans using the program Allseated
  • Developed customized culinary experiences for wedding events
  • Oversaw the events I booked and supervised staff

Sales and Event Coordinator

Bespoke Catering and Event Styling
01.2013 - 05.2019
  • Worked side by side with celebrity chef Andrew Spurgin
  • Specialized in event architecture
  • Which included design of event theme, decor, custom menu and catering
  • Hired talent
  • Trained staff and upheld staff wardrobe standards
  • Liaison between client and all other vendors
  • Executed events included, charity fundraisers, weddings, fashion shows, award shows, private and corporate events

Sales Stylist

Ralph Lauren
02.2012 - 12.2014
  • Built a large customer base by providing exceptional customer service and personal shopping
  • Brought in custom merchandise from New York fashion week to fulfill clients needs
  • Provided clients with at home wardrobe assessment and personally delivered clothing to clients
  • Accomplished weekly and monthly sales goals
  • Executed floor moves, merchandising, display upkeep to ensure sales areas remained stocked and organized

Fine Dining Server

Fairmont Hotel
09.2006 - 08.2008
  • Trained in all areas of fine dining
  • Upheld the restaurant's high standards of etiquette, hospitality, and customer service
  • Lead server and coordinator for private wine cellar events in the restaurant
  • Worked with the head chef and local California wineries to create a monthly wine paired and price fix dinner menu
  • Completed a two day wine tasting course by Master Sommelier Peter Neptune

Education

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Skills

  • Creative
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Dedicated team player
  • Culinary development
  • Vendor coordination
  • Resolution-oriented

Certification

  • Washington state certified MAST permit
  • Food handlers card

Timeline

Event Coordinator

MDstyled
04.2024 - Current

Events Specialist/General Manager

Yoko Yoko Ramen Restaurant
02.2023 - 04.2024

Sales and Events Cooridinator

Kitsap Conference Center At Bremerton Harborside
04.2020 - 10.2022

Sales and Event Coordinator

Bespoke Catering and Event Styling
01.2013 - 05.2019

Sales Stylist

Ralph Lauren
02.2012 - 12.2014

Fine Dining Server

Fairmont Hotel
09.2006 - 08.2008

Washington State University

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