Shawn Letsididi
King of Prussia,PA
Summary
Highly organized, efficient, and focused professional with a strong background in business and event management, experienced in leading teams and executing successful projects. Seeking a project management role in a dynamic organization where I can leverage my skills in team leadership, negotiation, time management, and collaboration to drive project success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Management Training Certificate
The Mom Project
2023.04 - 2023.11
- Prepared effective meeting materials to advise key stakeholders on project status, potential risks, and proposed mitigation plans
- Tracked project progress and provided feedback on project success and opportunities
- Developed and maintained project documentation including proposals, guides, communication plans, project schedules, and project budgets
- Complied bid packages and reviewed bid submission from vendors in accordance with project budget
Wedding and Event Manager
Pen Ryn Estate
2023.01 - Current
- Collaborate closely with couples to finalize contract details and ensure a seamless wedding experience
- Serve as day-of-event manager, overseeing timelines, coordinating event staff, and resolving any issues
- Construct and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEO) based on couples' contracts, liaising with culinary teams and vendors.
- Foster strong cross-functional relationships with teams including Sales, Marketing, Finance, etc
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
HR Liaison/Restaurant Front of House Manager
Chickie's & Pete's
2022.02 - 2022.09
- Collaborated with Director of HR to provide other managers and hourly associates with clear and accessible information on how to comply with company policies and procedures related to employee status changes, documentation and record keeping
- Aided corporate HR department with processing payroll and ensuring timesheets are accurate
- Recruited, trained, on boarded, and updated the training processed for the Host, Server and Bar departments
- Created and implemented entire Event process and outline from scratch along with accompanying literature
- Collected I-9 documents in compliance with federal regulations and data entry into E-verify system
Senior Catering Sales & Events Manager
Artesano Iron Works
2018.07 - 2022.01
- Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
- Liaised with clients to understand event scopes of work and establish budgets.
- Planned, designed, and produced events while managing all project delivery elements within time and budget limits with client satisfaction in mind
- Evaluated event success and proposed creative new improvements
- Scheduled and conducted tours of venue leading to 70% success rate in bookings
- Prepared proposals and contracts for each new event
Admissions Specialist III
DaVita Dialysis
2019.04 - 2021.06
- Built and maintained positive relationships with healthcare professionals while procuring placements for patients in dialysis clinics
- Responded professionally, promptly, and courteously to inbound calls regarding placements and general inquiries
- Met and exceeded performance metrics and departmental goals
- Complied and adhered to all HIPPA regulations regarding sensitive patient information
Public Relations Intern
Slice Communication
2018.05 - 2018.08
- Researched and helped plan and execute private, company, and client events.
- Drafted, edited and distributed press releases, media advisories, email marketing materials, and other public relations materials.
- Researched and strategically identified credible reporters to pitch for media placement for clients
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Computer Literacy
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Mediation Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Management
Certification
Google Project Management Certificate
Timeline
Project Management Training Certificate
The Mom Project
2023.04 - 2023.11
Wedding and Event Manager
Pen Ryn Estate
2023.01 - Current
HR Liaison/Restaurant Front of House Manager
Chickie's & Pete's
2022.02 - 2022.09
Admissions Specialist III
DaVita Dialysis
2019.04 - 2021.06
Senior Catering Sales & Events Manager
Artesano Iron Works
2018.07 - 2022.01
Public Relations Intern
Slice Communication
2018.05 - 2018.08
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Temple University
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