Patrick Merritt
WALNUT CREEK,CA
Summary
Exercise Physiology graduate and proficient Event Staff member with in-depth knowledge of leading coupled with strong interpersonal communication abilities and skills in event planning and set up, management, organization and cleaning. Adaptable team player highly effective at learning methods and processes to maximize productivity. History of applying organizational skills and providing efficient service to help events be successful and leave customers satisfied. Friendly and energetic professional familiar with pre-event, event and post-event operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Team Leader
First-Year Experience
Chico , CA
2017.08 - 2020.05
- Maintained spending within budgetary limitations while optimizing fund use for impact and success of event.
- Organized materials, cleaned facilities and set up equipment to prepare for events.
- Kept teachers, students and vendors informed of deadlines, floor plans and event space setup specifications
- Displayed event signs and posters to advertise upcoming events.
- Gave guests first-rate service and support and worked to resolve concerns to mutual satisfaction.
- Recruited vendors and cultivated relationships to enhance planning and success of future events.
- Assisted with analysis of information from guest comments to pinpoint areas of potential improvement in future events and services.
- Set up and packed up event equipment, leaving area clean and tidy.
- Detailed rules and regulations to all participants before starting activities to promote safety, fun and security.
- Managed crowds and monitored safety during student projects and speeches.
- Communicated directions to participants for points in or outside of facility.
- Greeted facility guests and directed smoothly individuals to scheduled party or desired room or target activity.
- Monitored all participants for compliance with safety protocols and procedures, providing optimal protection to all guests and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA05.2020
Skills
- Conflict Management
- Stage Setup
- Attendee Registration
- Attention to Detail
- Venue Preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Punctual and Dependable
- Equipment Inspection
- Strong Work Ethic
- Event Setup
- Customer Service
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Guest Relations Expertise
- Activity Supervision
- Venue Mapping
- Effective Multitasking
- Entry-Point Control
- Cleaning and Maintenance
- Critical Thinking
- Data Management
Timeline
Event Team Leader
First-Year Experience
2017.08 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
California State University - Chico
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