Skyler Nitzel
East Moline,IL
Summary
Driven Event Coordinator with 4+ years of experience in hospitality industry and events planning. Strong customer service, organization and time management skills. Dedicated to providing top-tier service to guests and event attendees.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
La Ragazza
Le Claire, IA
11.2023 - Current
- Practice safe food handling procedures
- Coordinating with the kitchen
- Communicate with diners
- Process payments
- Follow all safety and sanitation procedures
- Balancing cash receipts
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Event Coordinator/Lead Hostess/Server
Bass Street Chop House
Moline, IL
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
- Supported accurate financial recordkeeping by closely checking bills and approving payments.
- Supervised staff members responsible for registration desk setup and management during events.
- Collaborated with clients to identify their goals and expectations from the event.
- Led site walk-through and meetings prior to event to go over checklists and delegate assignments to staff.
- Helped clients produce brochures, publications and event-specific materials for optimum effect.
- Sourced venues for events in accordance with client needs and preferences.
- Analyzed data from previous events in order to improve future ones.
- Monitored budgeting process for each event to ensure cost efficiency.
- Worked closely with audio visual technicians and other technical personnel in setting up equipment at the venue.
- Produced contracts and invoices for events and monitored fee collection.
Education
High School Diploma -
United Township High School
East Moline, IL06-2013
Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Order Management
- Guest Engagement
- Positive and Professional
- Event Planning
- Operations Oversight
- Cost Estimating
- Meeting Planning
- Event Calendar Management
- Events Requirements Gathering
- Managing Events Start to Finish
- Guest Relations
- Records Maintenance
- Event Setup and Breakdown
- Contract Negotiations
- Contract Negotiation Skills
Timeline
Server/Bartender
La Ragazza
11.2023 - Current
Event Coordinator/Lead Hostess/Server
Bass Street Chop House
11.2019 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
United Township High School
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