Reno George
Summary
Detail-oriented Event Planner and Coordinator with more than three years of experience with event planning and eight years of experience in the hospitality industry. Accomplished in organizing memorable events reflecting guests, outside companies, and client’s visions. Strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with an internal drive to deliver excellence. Tactical team builder with a strong background in planning and executing many different special events.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Event Assistant
San Diego Padres
San Diego, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Provided guest support during special events by answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Managed guest lists, registration processes, and seating arrangements for special events.
- Supervised event space setup, breakdown, and clean up for all events.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure seamless event execution.
- Evaluated potential logistical issues by conducting pre-event site visits.
- Managed inventory of event supplies and equipment to maintain availability and condition for upcoming events.
- Successfully managed and monitored event timelines for prompt task execution.
- Resolved unexpected issues and emergencies during events, maintaining poise and ensuring participant satisfaction.
- Cultivated connections with key stakeholders such as vendors, sponsors, and community leaders.
- Oversaw advanced event registration and day-of check-in to handle a high volume of guests.
- Managed safe and smooth food delivery at banquets, conferences, and social events.
Lead Wedding Planner
Koral & Ko.
Orange County, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Performed day-of coordination duties such as checking in vendors and managing timelines.
- Oversaw set-up of ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception sites prior to event to make sure everything was ready.
- Greeted guests at events and managed seating arrangements according to plan.
- Provided support during actual weddings by troubleshooting any issues that arose.
- Facilitated communication between couples and their families regarding wedding plans.
- Attended meetings with couples as needed to discuss progress or changes in plans.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for bridal parties and guests.
- Organized and coordinated wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners.
- Provided guidance and advice on etiquette for weddings of various cultures and religions.
- Resolved day-of issues with creative problem-solving to seamlessly execute events.
- Communicated with clients across event planning and execution to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Created and implemented precise event timelines to streamline coordination of wedding tasks.
- Conducted extensive research on venues and vendors to identify optimal choices for clients within a designated budget.
- Reviewed and validated vendor invoices for payment accuracy to guarantee precision.
- Managed RSVPs and monitored guest numbers for weddings.
Event Coordinator
Calmerin Designs and Events
San Diego, CA
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Created floor plans, seating arrangements, and other visuals as needed for each event.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors promptly upon receipt and processed payments accordingly.
- Developed relationships with vendors in order to secure discounts or special offers when possible.
- Attended meetings with couples as needed to discuss progress or changes in plans.
- Greeted guests at events and managed seating arrangements according to plan.
- Organized and coordinated wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners.
- Monitored budgets during planning to ensure costs remain within limits.
- Performed day-of coordination duties such as checking in vendors and managing timelines.
- Assisted couples in selecting invitations, favors, dresses, tuxedos, flowers, and cakes.
- Assisted clients in securing services and negotiating favorable pricing with vendors.
- Organized and coordinated all aspects of events, including decor, timelines, catering, menus, entertainment, transportation, photography, videography, and music.
- Complied with insurance, legal, venue, and health and safety obligations.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks for wedding events by developing detailed event timelines.
Special Event Operations Supervisor
The Walt Disney Company
Anaheim, CA
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Supported customer needs by providing information and answering questions concerning facility, promotions, events, rules, and policies.
- Monitored facility to verify visitors adhered to rules and safety procedures to protect customers and reduce liability risks.
- Provided assistance by directing patrons to various parts of the facility and specific events.
- Planned and executed several different Special Events around the Disneyland Resort and Disney's California Adventure Park.
- Assisted in planning and coordinating two Disney Fairytale Weddings and planned and executed multiple Disney Fairytale Wedding Photoshoots and promotional events.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings.
- Protected company reputation and built a loyal client base by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw various projects in the Disneyland Resort from conceptualization to completion.
- Organized and managed event logistics, including registration, vendor management, budgeting, setup, and teardown.
- Supervised a team of event staff to ensure all tasks were completed in a timely manner.
- Managed multiple large-scale events simultaneously by delegating responsibilities among the team members.
- Provided guidance and support to staff members during the planning process as well as throughout the execution of events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Murrieta Mesa High School
Murrieta, CA2016
Skills
- Customer service expertise
- Scheduling and event calendar management
- Venue Selection
- Event Planning
- Event Setup and Breakdown
- Time Management
- Vendor Management
- Vendor Relations
- Scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Operations oversight
- Event Timeline review and revision
- Special event and corporate event planning
- Staff supervision
- Managing events from start to finish
- Monitoring event planning trends
- Selling event products and services
- Production planning
- Task delegation
- First aid and safety procedures
- Staff leadership and direction
- Promotional sales events
- Crisis management
- Training and development
- Training coordination
Certification
- Food Handler Certification - 2022
- Responsible Beverage Service Certification - 2023
- Certified Quality Event Planner (CQEP)
Timeline
Special Event Assistant
San Diego Padres
03.2024 - Current
Lead Wedding Planner
Koral & Ko.
02.2024 - Current
Event Coordinator
Calmerin Designs and Events
05.2022 - 02.2024
Special Event Operations Supervisor
The Walt Disney Company
09.2016 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Murrieta Mesa High School
- Food Handler Certification - 2022
- Responsible Beverage Service Certification - 2023
- Certified Quality Event Planner (CQEP)
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