Tate Shepard
Astoria,NY
Summary
Competent individual with proven ability to develop creative, effective and successful event strategies. Currently a Product Designer at Travel and Leisure, but hoping to find something oriented around my passion of event planning and organizing. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Adept at managing all aspects of event planning including logistics, venue selection and catering.
Provides excellent customer service and works to carry out events to highest of standards. Knowledgeable and experienced in budgeting, vendor management and event promotion and marketing. Adept at problem-solving.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Designer
Travel & Leisure
11.2020 - Current
- Create designs and mockups for the many UI/UX needs of the brands falling within Travel & Leisure
- Research competitor sites to gain insights into better applicable practices.
- Collaborate with teammates to deliver valuable features meeting business and customer needs.
- Conduct live user testing of components and functionality to evaluate effectiveness of designs and enhancements.
- Devise site maps and mockups for designs based on proven methodologies and end-user feedback.
Design Intern
Save A Suit
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Spent considerable time collaborating with the tech team at a non-profit to redesign their current website’s aesthetic
- Used knowledge of information architecture to improve site layout
- Designed web-based advertisements and social media ads to add visually appealing elements to client advertising campaigns.
- Assisted with administrative, clerical, patient service or operational support duties.
Assistant Event Coordinator
Stella 34
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
Head Bartender
Stella 34
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, taking inventory, prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
Education
Certificate in UI/UX Design -
Flatiron School
New York, NY05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Public Relations, Marketing
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC12.2015
Skills
- Managing Events Start to Finish
- Project Management
- Event Calendar Management
- Time Management
- Guest Relations
- Event Catering/Food Service Regulations
- Team Leadership
- Travel and Event Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Venue Accommodations
- Event Catering
- Vendor Communication and Negotiation
- Event Supervision
- Funding
Timeline
Product Designer
Travel & Leisure
11.2020 - Current
Design Intern
Save A Suit
05.2020 - 11.2020
Assistant Event Coordinator
Stella 34
05.2018 - 04.2020
Head Bartender
Stella 34
04.2015 - 05.2018
Certificate in UI/UX Design -
Flatiron School
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Public Relations, Marketing
Coastal Carolina University
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