Alex Emanuelson Email & Phone Number

Hartford, Ct, Us

Hartford, Ct, Us

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

As one of the Event Coordinators at The Bushnell Performing Arts Center, I ensure the seamless execution of events such as networking dinners, corporate galas, private receptions, company parties, weddings, and many more on the day they occur. While I do not manage the entire planning process, I oversee event logistics during the critical execution phase. My responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, managing event setup and breakdown, resolving unforeseen challenges, and ensuring the event adheres to its timeline. I work closely with Max Hospitality Group, the exclusive caterer for The Bushnell, to guarantee exceptional food and beverage service. Additionally, I prepare a detailed event report following the event, documenting any issues encountered and providing an overall assessment of the event’s success. I ensure that each event is flawlessly executed and exceeds client expectations.

Developing social media campaigns with the following organizations:- Capital Classics Theatre Company- Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival- Universalist Church of West Hartford

Farmington, Connecticut, United States

As Assistant Event Coordinator, met frequently with clients to discuss event logistics, such as decor details, venue setup needs, food and beverage menus, and event timelines. Oversaw sales inquiries by scheduling site visits, conducting tours and follow-ups, and ensuring the completion of decor setup and event details. Managed events from weddings, showers, and birthday parties to banquets, corporate events, and charity fundraisers. Also, brainstormed booth engagement activities, coordinated installation, and worked bridal trade shows at Mohegan Sun and the Connecticut Convention Center.o Leveraged Tripleseat for event bookings/management and Merri for floorplan creation.o “The event coordinator I worked with (Alex) saw my vision and offered different options to accomplish the desired outcome, just beautiful!” – Lillie M.o “You have been an absolute dream to work with.” – Anna S.As Social Media Content Creator, developed the strategic social media calendar and generated daily posts on Facebook and Instagram for Chabot’s banquet facilities: Farmington Gardens, The North House, and High Point Gardens. Assisted with marketing plans for Chabot’s restaurant locations: The North House, the 1850 House, and Blackhawk Country Club.o Leveraged Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, and Canva for content creation/management.o Inquires and referrals from social media DOUBLED during my management.

Simsbury, Connecticut, United States

Responsibilities included greeting customers; managing mobile orders, including phone, DoorDash, GrubHub, and Uber Eats; maximizing table assignments; seating customers; processing payments; assisting with food orders for customers; ensuring the restaurant looks its best; and preparing tables for the next guests.

Doing it all! Ideation. R&D. Business planning. Programming. Co-hosting. Editing. Social media, advertising and marketing. Building and growing a weekly LGBTQIA+ lifestyle and culture podcast available on all major podcast streaming platforms.

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Bridgewater Chocolate offers gourmet handmade chocolate gift boxes for every occasion found in 16 locations. Developed customer content while writing scripts for reels and video shorts on social media platforms. Serviced customers in select retail locations, prepared display cases, and managed payments, while putting smiles on faces.

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Provided an outstanding customer service experience with strong product knowledge and a warm personality; maximized profits by encouraging trials, closing sales, and efficiently operating the Spirits 2000 POS system; consulted with social media techniques to expand sales; opened and closed the store and kept the product floor (and storage area) looking its best by maintaining merchandise displays and stocking product inventory; expanded my product knowledge with tastings, online research, and conversations with customers and product reps

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Prepared cold foods (such as salads, fruit, sandwiches, and desserts); set up serving stations in the dining halls and food trays for in-room residents; served food to mobile residents; and cleaned up after for all meals. Special learning emphasis on the dietary needs of Kosher residents, as well as serving food and keeping a nursing home clean in a COVID-19 world.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Supported the curatorial staff by archiving images into the museum’s database; photoshopped images from donations; and organized museum collections. Worked with the education team to set up and clean the exhibition areas for special events and regular visitor traffic. (Note: Work-study position put on hold when Johnson & Wales University went remote due to COVID-19.)

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Processed, prepared and delivered orders to customers — on time and as ordered — as part of the Catering Team. Involved with order taking, food preparation, billing/payment, and delivery, as well as supported in the kitchen (food prep) and at the register (customer service).

Orlando, Florida Area

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Orlando, FL Rare opportunity to learn the Disney culture and history; the cooking and management process; and the “Four Keys” [safety, courtesy, efficiency and “show”] through the celebrated “Disney Traditions” training program to live the Disney brand and provide a magical dining experience.Worked in various of kitchens across the Epcot property, from the production kitchen to international kiosks to prepare and plate delicious food to tens of thousands of daily visitors. Just some of the global cuisine included cheese, scallops, crab cakes, salmon, steak, corn cakes, cheesecake, and even used liquid nitrogen to create chocolate desserts. Part of the team that prepared and served the top entree and dessert of the Festival — highlighted by selling more than one million dollars of filet mignons in a single day! Attended cooking demonstrations by guest chefs and learned even more under the pressure of managing service demand, as 50,000+ visitors came through the gates on a daily basis. Kiosk responsibilities also included setting up in the morning, managing food orders for runners to reduce leftovers, and cleaning and stocking the kitchens at the end of the night.Took great pride in becoming a go-to closer, which required managing other staff members; cleaning and reviewing the kitchen and service areas with a critical eye; and stocking inventory to make sure that kiosks were ready for the next day.

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Taught martial arts techniques, leadership, discipline, confidence and focus to preteen and teenage students. Worked behind the customer service desk to answer questions, enroll new students, sell merchandise and process credit/debit card payments.

Bachelor'S Degree, Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship

Working towards a B.S. in Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2021, focusing on the business side.

Associate'S Degree, Culinary Arts, Dean'S List

Completed classes such as Nutrition; Culinary Fundamentals; Cooking in the Global Marketplace; Cooking in Today’s Restaurant; Science.