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Elizabeth Chan

Irvine,CA

Summary

Event planning professional with 15+ years experience in high-volume catering, floral design, AV production and venue management. Reputable for exceeding expectations, high-volume referrals and producing gold-standard events.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Venue Manager & Operations Asst

AV Irvine
, CA
04.2018 - Current
  • Tour clients through 25,000-sqft event space, showcasing in-house AV technology and planning corporate events
  • Establish contracts, event BEOs, timelines and floor plans
  • Create media and branding designs with technical director
  • Manage health and safety procedures for facility
  • Curate content for Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok
  • Research and execute outside sales strategies
  • Increase business relationships via Irvine Chamber of Commerce and networking events

Event Planner

Lizzy Liz Events
Irvine, CA
07.2016 - Current

Event planning, design and productions for private and corporate clients

  • Coordinate venue selection and procurement
  • Increase cost effectiveness using industry experience and connections
  • Manage on-site events while ensuring precise execution of event contracts with high degree of availability for clients
  • Provide magical, engaging events via innovative design
  • Source and contract event vendors
  • Communicate Audio Visual needs to technical directors
  • Enhance brand visibility via up-to-date marketing practices
  • Assist with creation of marketing collateral and promotional materials
  • Establish event logistics and timeline

Executive Assistant

Mobility 21
Irvine, CA
03.2017 - 10.2020

The Southern California Transportation Coalition.

  • Enhanced company's reputation through innovative, creative event-design strategies
  • Coordinate board meetings, appointments, conference calls, and video conferences
  • Managed scheduling software and CRM database
  • Planned air travel, ground transportation, and accommodations for board members
  • Planned annual multi-day conference for 1200+ attendees as well as virtual conferences during 2020
  • Coordinate meetings and dinner receptions for executives, government officials and VIPs

Senior Venue and Catering Manager

Lifetime Weddings And Events / The Villa Banquets
Westminster, CA
04.2004 - 06.2016

Full-service event firm offering floral design, decor, rentals and catering for on- and off-site corporate and private events.

  • Planned and executed over 500 weddings and social events, including proposals, sales and on-site event management
  • Managed Bridal Salon including wholesale buying and selling luxury wedding attire
  • Assisted in opening venue, creating packages, marketing materials, menu planning, and vendor relations
  • Managed and curated content for social media platforms
  • Sold florals and decor, and managed catering events to private venues and hotels
  • Assisted with company openings: TwentyEight, BLK Coffee, Mai Couture and Pixel Photobooth

Skills

Event Planning and Design

Platforms: Trello, Wrike, Mondays, Point of Sale, Quickbooks, Honeybook, AllSeated, Aisle Planner

Booking Travel Arrangements

Office 365 Full Suite

Venue/Vendor Sourcing and Management

Finance & Analytics

Design Software: Procreate, Canvas

Expense Management

Proposals & Contracts

Timeline and Logistics

Sales Maximization

Team Development

Networking and CRM

Problem Solving

Social Media Marketing

Organizations

Orange County Wedding Professionals

  • Manage 3,000+ members by creating monthly networking events, venue tours, vendor outings, discussions, and social media referrals
  • Organize networking events by securing sponsored venue space and vendors, negotiating packages, planning/designing event, and managing RSVPs
  • Curate vendor relationships
  • Organize and execute styled shoots for venue marketing campaigns

Association of Bridal Consultants

  • Recruit new members
  • Secure venue, coordinate and design networking events, assist with RSVPs
  • Manage social media platforms

Education

California State University of Long Beach

Bachelor of Arts, Human Development

Timeline

Venue Manager & Operations Asst

AV Irvine
04.2018 - Current

Executive Assistant

Mobility 21
03.2017 - 10.2020

Event Planner

Lizzy Liz Events
07.2016 - Current

Senior Venue and Catering Manager

Lifetime Weddings And Events / The Villa Banquets
04.2004 - 06.2016
Elizabeth Chan