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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Meredith Marie Lamachio

Meredith Marie Lamachio

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Party Manager

Palate Catering
New Orleans, LA
10.2021 - Current

Oversaw kitchen staff, servers, and bartenders to guarantee smooth event operations.

  • Executed high-profile events for Super Bowl 2025, featuring Steve Gleason Game Changer Gala and MGM Bet.
  • Managed food coordination for weddings and private parties
  • Focused on client satisfaction and worked with the event timeline
  • Created visually appealing food displays that elevated guest experience

Manager

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
New Orleans, LA
04.2017 - Current

Directed multiple departments, including Team Building Workshops, Merchandising, and Attraction Team

  • Facilitated corporate team-building events such as float builds, mask-making workshops, and mixology classes.
  • Trained and supervised tour guides to uphold high standards of customer service.
  • Increased merchandise sales by 58% over two years through strategic product placement.
  • Ensured timely processing of invoices
  • Fostered guest engagement through proactive communication and quality service.

Customer Service Representative

Benbow Veterinary Services
Metairie, LA
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed veterinarians schedules to ensure efficient booking and adherence to individual needs.
  • Assisted veterinarians during appointments, surgeries, and recovery processes for optimal operational flow.
  • Performed technical duties including nail trims and vaccine administration, enhancing pet health through client education.

Art Instructor

Painting With A Twist
Metairie, LA
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Facilitated enjoyable, step-by-step painting classes
  • Conducted classes for groups of up to 30 participants.
  • Organized and ran summer camp programs

Special Projects Coordinator

Ashley Longshore
New Orleans, LA
08.2015 - 11.2016
  • Designed and painted custom props for Ashley Longshore, utilized in Vanity Fair and Huffington Post shoots.
  • Independently crafted props under tight timelines.
  • Produced costume pieces displayed at Art for Arts Sake.

Company Manager

Eugene ONeill Theater Center
Waterford, CT
05.2015 - 08.2015

Oversaw and coordinated schedules for Puppetry Conference, National Musical Theater Conference, and National Playwright Conference.

  • Enhanced operational efficiency by managing guest interactions and integrating Academy Award-winning actors into their designated assignments.
  • Ensured seamless execution of events and satisfaction among guests over a three-month timeframe.
  • Read and review plays for the next season's conference selection.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fine Arts And Theater

Samford University
Birmingham, AL
12-2015

Post-Degree Certificate - Tourism And Hospitality

New York University
New York, NY

Skills

  • Event coordination
  • Food presentation
  • Team leadership
  • Client relationship management
  • Budget management
  • Sales analysis
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Staff training and development
  • Task delegation
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Public Speaking
  • Emergency response

Certification

  • ServSafe Alcohol Louisiana Certificate of Completion expiration date 8/31/28

Accomplishments

  • Art Published in book Hallowed Awakenings by Jarvis T. Cleveland in 2021
  • Employee of the Month at Mardi Gras World in 2017, 2021, 2022, 2024
  • Special Merit Award: Open Light Space and Time Online Art Gallery 2016

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Party Manager

Palate Catering
10.2021 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Benbow Veterinary Services
08.2020 - 06.2021

Manager

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
04.2017 - Current

Art Instructor

Painting With A Twist
11.2016 - 06.2017

Special Projects Coordinator

Ashley Longshore
08.2015 - 11.2016

Company Manager

Eugene ONeill Theater Center
05.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Fine Arts And Theater

Samford University

Post-Degree Certificate - Tourism And Hospitality

New York University
Meredith Marie Lamachio
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