Shannon Lepard
Sales & Events
Dallas,TX
Summary
Results-driven event planner with over 18 years of experience in coordinating and executing high-impact events. Skilled in budget management, vendor negotiations, and delivering exceptional client satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Conference Service Manager
Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
- Detailed all events in FDC Delphi to distribute to all involved departments.
- Developed Resumes with all details of events to provide to departments to ensur success.
WEDDING PLANNER
Lovely Event Co, A Stylish Soiree
04.2021 - Current
TASK FORCE/PROJECT MANAGER
KND Hospitality
09.2020 - 03.2022
LEAD WEDDING & CORPORATE EVENT PLANNER
Keestone Events
04.2018 - 12.2019
GENERAL MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF EVENT MANAGEMENT
Boxwood Hospitality
01.2015 - 06.2018
SOCIAL CATERING MANAGER
W Hotel Victory Park Dallas
01.2014 - 01.2015
CONFERENCE PLANNING MANAGER
Omni Mandalay Las Colinas
01.2012 - 07.2012
SOCIAL CATERING MANAGER
Westin Stonebriar Resort
12.2007 - 06.2009
LINE CAPTAIN/DANCER
Princess Cruise Lines
09.2000 - 04.2006
Skills
- Full Service Wedding published on
the cover of D Wedding Magazine
Spring 2024 - Planned and executed weddings and events
with attention to detail, ensuring
client satisfaction - Coordinated vendors and managed
timelines to create seamless events
for couples and corporate clients
Negotiated contracts and budgets
to maximize resources and minimize
costs - Managed project timelines, budgets,
and resources to deliver high-quality
results on time - Executed events in Hotel and Venue
locations while providing consulting
services to current employees
Led team to plan and execute
large-scale events, exceeding client
expectations - Managed budget of $1 million,
negotiating contracts with vendors
and suppliers
- Developed and implemented
strategic marketing campaigns to
drive event attendance - Managed catering operations for
events, ensuring smooth execution
and client satisfaction - Developed menus, negotiated with
vendors, and maintained inventory
to maximize profitability - Collaborated with event planners
and kitchen staff to deliver high-
quality food and service - Crisis management
Timeline
Conference Service Manager
Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre
08.2024 - Current
WEDDING PLANNER
Lovely Event Co, A Stylish Soiree
04.2021 - Current
TASK FORCE/PROJECT MANAGER
KND Hospitality
09.2020 - 03.2022
LEAD WEDDING & CORPORATE EVENT PLANNER
Keestone Events
04.2018 - 12.2019
GENERAL MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF EVENT MANAGEMENT
Boxwood Hospitality
01.2015 - 06.2018
SOCIAL CATERING MANAGER
W Hotel Victory Park Dallas
01.2014 - 01.2015
CONFERENCE PLANNING MANAGER
Omni Mandalay Las Colinas
01.2012 - 07.2012
SOCIAL CATERING MANAGER
Westin Stonebriar Resort
12.2007 - 06.2009
LINE CAPTAIN/DANCER
Princess Cruise Lines
09.2000 - 04.2006
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