Meredith Bateman
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Award-winning Event Manager at NC State Student Centers, recognized for exceptional event planning and strong interpersonal skills. Excelled in coordinating high-profile events, enhancing guest relations, and leading teams. Proven multitasking proficiency ensured seamless execution of events, earning the Campus Enterprises Spotlight Award 2022. Skilled in hospitality and technical event production, consistently delivering memorable experiences.
Upbeat hostess excels in assisting customers and helping other staff. Pleasant and experienced managing seating, reservations and events. Skilled at creating welcoming atmosphere when attending to guests. Team-player quick to assist FOH Manager with table bussing during busy times.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Host
Pilot House
07.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Take reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
Event Manager
NC State Student Centers
08.2022 - 07.2023
- As an Event Manager I worked high profile events in more locations like James B. Hunt Library, Conference rooms and the Governors Chamber in Talley Student Union.
- Trained new Event Assistants, and would shadow them during their shifts.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Appointed as Leader of the Community Building Committee for Talley Student Centers. *Awarded the Campus Enterprises (CE) Spotlight Award 2022 at North Carolina State University for my work as an Event Assistant and Event Manager for Talley Student Centers.
Event Assistant
NC State Student Centers
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Trained by the Event Production team at Talley Student Centers to run event-specific functions in spaces on NC State's main campus, including Talley Student Union Ballrooms, Witherspoon Cinema, and Stafford Commons.
- Helped with the technical production side (lighting, audio, visuals) of events, along with assisting the client from start to finish for their events.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Improved future events by evaluating successes and failures of previous private and corporate gatherings.
Education
Master of Arts - Filmmaking
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Meredith College
RaleighSkills
- Detail-oriented
- Exceptional communication
- Multitasking proficiency
- Verbal and written communication
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Customer engagement
- Event planning
- Team collaboration
- Event planning assistance
- Task prioritization
- Guest relations
- Workflow optimization
- Impression management
Accomplishments
- Student Filmmaker
*Awarded Best Student Film at Fuquay Film Festival October 2024.
Timeline
Host
Pilot House
07.2023 - Current
Event Manager
NC State Student Centers
08.2022 - 07.2023
Event Assistant
NC State Student Centers
01.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Filmmaking
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Meredith College
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