Rachel Robinson
Chester,VA
Summary
I'm a hands on Wedding Coordinator who loves helping couples bring their dream day to life. I'm great at juggling all the details from managing vendors and coordinating timelines to handling last minute changes so everything runs smoothly and stress free. I enjoy building strong relationships with clients and vendors, understanding what really matters to the couple, and making sure their vision shines through every step of the way. I bring positive energy into every room I walk into, building strong relationships with my colleagues, and being a team player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Wedding Coordinator
The Layne Company
Chester, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw operations of two wedding venues, Hidden Oaks and Outlook at Saddle Ridge, ensuring seamless event execution.
- Managed office communications by overseeing all incoming calls and emails.
- Coordinated weddings and events while managing property and staff operations.
- Working with clients to ensure they have a seamless wedding day and coordinating with vendors.
Assistant Wedding Coordinator
Riverwood events and catering
Ashland, USA
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Manage wedding day schedules, ensuring events run on time.
- Ensure all decor elements are correctly placed according to the client's vision.
- Support setup and breakdown of ceremony and reception spaces.
Venue Manager
The Virginia cliffe inn
Henrico, USA
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed day-to-day venue operations to ensure smooth event execution and positive guest experiences.
- Oversaw setup and breakdown of event spaces, maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Supervised and scheduled event staff, ensuring proper coverage and efficient teamwork.
Wedding Caterer
Eat kitchen and catering
Ashland, USA
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked with the catering team to set up tables, linens, and place settings.
- Provided friendly and attentive service to wedding guests, making sure everyone felt welcome and well cared for.
- Performed some food preparation and service tasks, such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
Floral Designer
Fruits and flowers
Ashland, USA
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Designed, arranged and created floral designs for various events such as weddings, funerals, corporate events, and birthdays.
- Advised customers on the best choices for their particular event or occasion based on budget, style preferences and availability of materials.
Education
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VASkills
- Detail-oriented
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Reliability
- Public speaking
- Vendor relations
- Client consultations
Timeline
Wedding Coordinator
The Layne Company
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Wedding Coordinator
Riverwood events and catering
06.2024 - 08.2025
Venue Manager
The Virginia cliffe inn
02.2023 - 08.2024
Wedding Caterer
Eat kitchen and catering
09.2022 - 02.2023
Floral Designer
Fruits and flowers
09.2021 - 08.2022
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College