Melissa Peterson
Leonia,NJ
Summary
A dynamic Event Manager with a proven track record at banquets, including social and corporate events. My approach combines strategic project management with exceptional team leadership to deliver memorable events.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Space Events
01.2008 - 06.2024
- Established relationships with key stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships for future collaborations.
- Recruited trained, and managed teams of volunteers to assist with event operations and logistics.
- Collaborated closely with clients throughout the planning process to ensure their vision was accurately reflected in the final event layout.
- Ensured smooth transitions between program elements at live events through effective stage management techniques.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes in future planning efforts.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure high-quality services, ensuring memorable event experiences.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline event planning processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
- Enhanced operations by streamlining communication between kitchen and service staff.
- Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
- Increased guest satisfaction by anticipating needs and providing exceptional service during events.
- Set up and broke down of rooms to meet facility standards and specifications.
- Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
- Organized storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety standards among staff members.
- Hired, trained and scheduled staff to maintain adequate coverage for successful operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hackettstown High School
Hackettstown, NJSkills
- Guest relations
- Team leadership and supervision
- On-site execution
- Schedule management
- Deadline management
- Client meetings
- Guest management
- Vendor management
- Operations oversight
- Project management
- Vendor coordination
Timeline
Event Manager
Space Events
01.2008 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Hackettstown High School