Rachel Riccobono
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated individual passionate about creating exceptional client experiences and meaningful memories through careful planning and execution. Experienced in coordinating, executing, and thriving in the bustle of both large and small-scale events. Friendly, patient, detail-oriented and confident in the ability to excel in any task given to me.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Wedding Planner
Gardenia Weddings
Phoenix , AZ
2022.04 - Current
- Provided personalized, full service wedding planning, design, and coordination for over 12 couples at a time across the U.S., primarily servicing the Phoenix, AZ & Austin, TX markets.
- Assisted with scheduling of all meetings, site visits, trials, and tastings.
- Established business relationships with vendors, negotiated contracts, coordinated payments and managed each project with the highest attention to detail.
- Monitored budgets throughout planning process to ensure costs stayed within limits.
- Resolved day-of issues with creative problem-solving to seamlessly execute events.
Retail Sales Associate
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Scottsdale , AZ
2018.11 - Current
- Consistently offered professional, engaging, Five-Diamond customer service.
- Served thousands of hotel guests with respect, warmth, and integrity.
- Upsell luxury merchandise, meeting or exceeding daily and monthly sales goals.
Brand Representative
Atlanta First Agency
Atlanta , GA
2021.07 - 2023.07
- Traveled domestically for various wholesale markets and trade shows.
- Assisted in customer service, sales, and marketing of wholesale products to buyers from all over the world.
- Promoted and exceeded sales goals using knowledge of products and industry trends.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology -
Arizona State University
Certificate - Special Events Management -
Arizona State University
Skills
- Guest Experience
- Event Management
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication Skills, Written & Verbal
- Team Leadership and Motivation
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Creativity
- Organization
- Conflict Resolution
- Vendor Relations
Accomplishments
- The Long Way Home: Lifelong Learner's Guide to Authenticity & Transformation, New Degree Press, 12/21/21
Timeline
Associate Wedding Planner
Gardenia Weddings
2022.04 - Current
Brand Representative
Atlanta First Agency
2021.07 - 2023.07
Retail Sales Associate
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
2018.11 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology -
Arizona State University
Certificate - Special Events Management -
Arizona State University
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