Tarah Baker
Ypsilanti,Michigan
Summary
Focused and self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills. Bringing aptitude for event planning and coordination as well as proven ability to anticipate needs and manage significant assignments. Energetic volunteer offering outstanding telephone etiquette, social media and interpersonal skills. Punctual and dedicated to service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Evergreen Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for all events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Organized, coordinated and deployed digital events while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
- Organized, coordinated and deployed digital events while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
Event Intern
South Puget Sound Community College
Tumwater, WA
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Launched social media campaign to promote QTOPIA and BEAT.
- Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by scheduling on-site service requests, managing show logistics and booth functionality needs to meet demands.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
- Supervised onsite team, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
Education
Medical Coding and Billing Certificate -
Associate of Arts - Social Justice/Sociology
South Puget Sound Community College
06.2019
Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Information Verification
- Client Relations
- Meeting Support
- Service Coordination
- Agenda Setting and Control
- Program Planning and Development
- Committee Organization
- Attendee Relations
- Inquiry Response
- Conflict Resolution
- Creativity and Adaptability
- Independent Thinking
S&A Board Member
Listened to proposals for budgets and events and helped give deciding votes. Helped create events for the student body as well as participating in developing the graduation commencement at the end of the year.
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Evergreen Tacoma
09.2020 - 07.2022
Event Intern
South Puget Sound Community College
09.2017 - 06.2019
Medical Coding and Billing Certificate -
Associate of Arts - Social Justice/Sociology
South Puget Sound Community College
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