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Melinda Harvey

CUYAHOGAFALLS

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Events Specialist, Logistics

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N. Portage Path
02.2025 - 05.2026
  • Email inquiries information about the events.
  • Gather details for the Clients event.
  • Coordinate with vendors on arrival/departure times.
  • Facilitate the event

Rentals Logistics Manager

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N. Portage Path
10.2018 - 02.2025
  • Managed logistics operations for events taking place each week.
  • Collaborated with event coordinators to ensure seamless execution. From contracts, floor plans, and staffing.
  • Took over the dinner with Deck the Hall. From caterer, musicians, theme, ticket sales, seating and final breakdown profits.
  • I created 3 new dinners tied to an event. Shakespeare, Murder in the Mansion, and The Little Nutcracker model after Dinner & DTH.
  • Schedule- asked for availability, plot out the month staffing needs, create a schedule and email out to Rentals staff, bartenders, wedding support staff and volunteers.
  • Assisted the Volunteer Groups with their AV needs.

Guest Services Coordinator

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N. Portage Path
05.2010 - 10.2018
  • Ordering, receiving & inventory of alcohol
  • Trained bartenders. Had all Event staff get TIPs certified every 2 years.
  • Trained & worked with interns
  • Wedding tours, contracts, proposals, invoicing & billing clients
  • Trained & work with volunteers

Guest Service

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N Portage Path
02.2007 - 05.2010
  • Greeted guest
  • Worked in admissions, cafe & gift shop
  • Assisted with wedding parties
  • Tram guest
  • Bar back
  • Bartender
  • Ran daily shifts
  • Event Managed for receptions

Manager

Donatos Pizzeria
Cuyahoga Falls
08.2001 - 08.2006
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient service and product quality.
  • Trained staff on customer service and food preparation standards.
  • Developed staff schedules to meet peak business demands effectively.
  • Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain optimal stock.
  • Implemented health and safety protocols for food handling compliance.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.

Education

Field High School
Suffield

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Kent State University
Kent, OH

Skills

  • Event coordination
  • Logistics management
  • Vendor relation
  • Invoice & billing
  • Staff scheduling
  • Inventory control

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Private Events Specialist, Logistics

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
02.2025 - 05.2026

Rentals Logistics Manager

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
10.2018 - 02.2025

Guest Services Coordinator

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
05.2010 - 10.2018

Guest Service

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
02.2007 - 05.2010

Manager

Donatos Pizzeria
08.2001 - 08.2006

Field High School

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Kent State University

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