Sydney Yonkus
Grosse Pointe Farms,MI
Summary
Looking to advance my career in the hospitality industry. With strong charisma and my natural ability to connect with people, I provide excellent guest experience. I am ready to contribute to a team, develop professional skills, and create positive, lasting impressions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Manager
Leave It to Meeka
2026.04 - Current
- Led event planning initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.
- Coordinated logistics for diverse events, managing vendor relationships and budgets effectively.
- Developed comprehensive event timelines, enhancing workflow efficiency and communication among team members.
- Mentored junior staff during events.
Childcare Provider
Full-time Nanny
2015.09 - Current
- Managed multiple client’s children ranging from part-time to full-time depending on clients needs, including evenings, weekends, and overnight visits.
- Prepare food and performed household responsibilities including cleaning, laundry, and driving the children to various destinations. Majority of time spent with the children to ensure health and safety, and worked closely with parents to achieve optimal outcomes.
Wedding Coordinator
Rye Venue Management LLC
2025.10 - 2026.04
- Meet with clients weeks before event date to ensure details and vision for the couple gets executed on wedding day.
- Organize and manage vendor communication.
- Set up, decorate, build, and perform any other tasks that may need to be done in order to get the event space ready.
- Take care of clients throughout the event, creating a professional relationship with them to help create their special day.
- Cleaning up and toring down at the end of the event.
Assistant to Office Manager
North American Court Services
2018.12 - 2025.04
- Work in office, input data into various computer applications, perform other duties as needed. Time sensitive work related to legal assistance and yearly County projects.
Wedding Planner
Primrose Event Planning
2023.03 - 2023.06
- Attended client video calls prior to wedding to discuss wedding details, attended weddings, while at the venue I would set up the venue according to pre-discussed arrangements. Contact vendors via emails to confirm and discuss wedding details. Take care of bride and grooms needs throughout the night. Tear down venue.
Waitress, Hostess
The Whiskey Six
2022.05 - 2023.06
- Greet new and returning customers and develop relationships resulting in customer loyalty. Serve meals and beverages to 50-100 customers per shift, through knowledgeable recommendations of menu offerings in a timely manner with the strong ability to multitask.
Education
Business- Hospitality
Macomb Community College
Warren, MichiganBiochemistry- Pre-Dental
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MichiganSkills
- Event Planning, Time management, Childcare, Restaurant experience, Microsoft office, Customer service, Leadership
Timeline
Events Manager
Leave It to Meeka
2026.04 - Current
Wedding Coordinator
Rye Venue Management LLC
2025.10 - 2026.04
Wedding Planner
Primrose Event Planning
2023.03 - 2023.06
Waitress, Hostess
The Whiskey Six
2022.05 - 2023.06
Assistant to Office Manager
North American Court Services
2018.12 - 2025.04
Childcare Provider
Full-time Nanny
2015.09 - Current
Biochemistry- Pre-Dental
Grand Valley State University
Business- Hospitality
Macomb Community College