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Payton Cooper

Georgetown,TX

Summary

Experienced event sales and planning professional with a proven track record of effective time management and staying abreast of current event trends. Skilled in verbal and written communication, adept at fostering positive relationships, and consistently surpassing set goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Assistant

CapMetro
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assisted in coordinating logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and enhancing attendee sanctification through effective communication.
  • Evaluated post- event feedback to identify areas for improvement, leading to measurable enhancements in future event planning.
  • Maintained comprehensive event schedules and timelines, ensuring all tasks were completed on time and within scope.
  • Managed vendor relationships to secure optimal pricing, contributing to budget adherence and maximizing event profitability.
  • Facilitated cross-functional meetings to streamline event planning processes, fostering teamwork and enhancing overall project efficiency.
  • Demonstrated a proactive approach in addressing challenges, contributing to a positive work environment and successful event outcomes

Event Sales Coordinator

Messina Hof Winery
10.2021 - 04.2024
  • Consistently exceeded new sales growth quotas for event sales.
  • Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
  • Pursued existing and potential customers by phone, email and text message to generate leads and close event sales.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
  • Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
  • Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.

Event Manager

Crawl With Us
04.2021 - 04.2024
  • Promoted bar crawls, and maintained all marketing for assigned event.
  • Fostered partnerships with local bar owners and other various vendors, ensuring seamless logistics and timely execution of events.
  • Promoted bar crawls and implemented digital tools for event registration and marketing, streamlining processes and increasing reach.
  • Enhanced event planning frameworks, resulting in significant increases in participant satisfaction and repeat attendance.
  • Orchestrated cross-functional teams to execute events, fostering strong communication and ensuring alignment on goals.

Catering Sales Associate

Buppy's Catering & Bartending
01.2019 - 10.2021
  • Cultivated strong client relationships, driving repeat business and enhancing customer loyalty through exceptional service.
  • Delivered consistent quality with good planning and catering management abilities.
  • Coordinated with culinary and event teams to ensure seamless execution of events, resulting in consistently positive client feedback.
  • Developed tailored catering packages, increasing sales opportunities and expanding market reach while meeting diverse client needs.
  • Attended sales and trade meetings to obtain information about market conditions, business trends and industry developments.
  • Managed client inquires and bookings, ensuring all details were meticulously recorded to enchanted event accuracy and client satisfaction.
  • Created engaging proportional materials that highlighted unique catering options, resulting in increased client interest and expanded market presence.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Blinn College
Bryan, TX
05.2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Klein Collins High School
Spring, TX
06.2015

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time management
  • Event planning
  • Events management
  • Service-Oriented
  • Social media management
  • Menu planning
  • Customer service
  • Event marketing
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • Food Safety Certification September 2023 to September 2028
  • Food Handler Certification April 2024 to April 2026
  • TABC Certification April 2024 to April 2026

Timeline

Event Assistant

CapMetro
04.2024 - 04.2025

Event Sales Coordinator

Messina Hof Winery
10.2021 - 04.2024

Event Manager

Crawl With Us
04.2021 - 04.2024

Catering Sales Associate

Buppy's Catering & Bartending
01.2019 - 10.2021

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Blinn College

High School Diploma - undefined

Klein Collins High School

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