SAVANNAH J GOOLE
Portland,OR
Summary
I’m a passionate and organized event professional with over 14+ years of experience in both hands-on and leadership roles. I thrive on building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues, creating positive, memorable experiences through warm, clear communication. My attention to detail and process-driven approach allow me to effectively collaborate and work independently to ensure every event runs smoothly. I’m dedicated to making every event feel personal, purposeful, and thoroughly detailed.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Dining & Special Events Manager
Andina Restaurant
Portland, OR
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for special events, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
- Managed event budgets, tracking expenses to enhance profitability and resource allocation.
- Designed creative event themes in collaboration with clients, resulting in unique experiences tailored to their needs.
- Trained new team members on event management procedures, enhancing overall team performance and cohesion.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Maximized ROI for clients by thoroughly tracking event performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement.
Director of Events
Swan Family of Restaurants
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Managed end-to-end event planning, including logistics, billing, and overseeing execution for all events across multiple venues, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for clients.
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of an internal event management system, streamlining event coordination, invoicing, and calendar scheduling processes.
- Coordinated and managed all team communication across 8 restaurant locations to ensure seamless event execution, maintaining alignment on event details, timelines, and client expectations.
- Coordinated logistics for large-scale events, ensuring seamless execution and high customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for events, ensuring alignment with overall financial goals of the organization.
Senior Events Manager
DeMonte Hotel Group
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed a team of 5 event planners and hotel sales staff across 6 hotels in NY and Cleveland, OH.
- Reported directly to the Director of Sales and hotel owners/general managers, providing regular updates on performance and event outcomes.
- Approved and oversaw all Event Orders and calendar bookings, ensuring alignment with client needs and operational capacity across all locations.
- Led weekly productivity meetings, tracking sales goals and corporate standards to drive team performance and goal completion.
- Served as the primary communication point between sales managers and hotel locations, coordinating both front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure event success.
Education
English & Creative Writing
Monroe Community College
English & Creative Writing
School of the Arts
Skills
- Event Marketing & Brand Development
- Multi-Venue Logistics Coordination
- Client Relationship Management
- Account Management
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Goal Setting & Performance Tracking
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Calendar & Project Management
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Reliability & Accountability
- Adaptability & Teachability
Timeline
Private Dining & Special Events Manager
Andina Restaurant
09.2025 - Current
Director of Events
Swan Family of Restaurants
01.2021 - 01.2025
Senior Events Manager
DeMonte Hotel Group
01.2017 - 01.2020
English & Creative Writing
School of the Arts
English & Creative Writing
Monroe Community College