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Yuko Kawaguchi Holt

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Wedding Planner

Weddings Maui
10.2011 - 04.2019
  • Directed pace of wedding and reception through multitasking and liaising with vendors to carry out event as planned with little or no deviations.
  • Conducted initial consultation with clients to discuss wedding details, venue options and other logistics to understand vision and budget.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for clients.

Wedding Planner / Maui Branch Manager

Watabe Wedding Maui
06.2006 - 04.2009
  • Facilitated smooth communication between clients and vendors, fostering trust and positive working relationships.
  • Implemented creative solutions to last-minute challenges or changes, maintaining client satisfaction during high-pressure situations.
  • Oversaw setup and teardown procedures at venues while managing staff responsibilities during events.
  • Executed advertisements, promotions and branding campaigns to attract new clients.
  • Negotiated prices with suppliers, inspected venues and selected vendors to meet couple expectations.
  • Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.

Communication and General Affair Coordinator

Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Chicago
09.2000 - 04.2005
  • Provided networking services for Japanese corporate business in Chicago area
  • Performed all facets of events organizing, such as reviewing contracts with venues to accommodate 800-1000 guests, arranging audiovisual rental, banquet set-up, child-care service, and coordinating volunteers
  • Performed all facets of accounting, including year-end closing, accounts payable, receivable, monthly bank reconciliation and preparing financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for internal reports
  • Responsible for office equipment and supply purchases
  • Coordinated advertisement for company publications and editing member's directory.

Education

B.A. - Bachelor of liberal arts, with a major in art history

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06.1997

Skills

    • Microsoft Word
    • Excel
    • Access
    • PowerPoint
    • QuickBooks
      • Japanese word-processing
      • Strong Work Ethic
      • Problem-Solving
      • Effective Time Management

Languages

Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Wedding Planner

Weddings Maui
10.2011 - 04.2019

Wedding Planner / Maui Branch Manager

Watabe Wedding Maui
06.2006 - 04.2009

Communication and General Affair Coordinator

Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Chicago
09.2000 - 04.2005

B.A. - Bachelor of liberal arts, with a major in art history

DePaul University

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