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Puyallup, Wa, Us

Washington, United States

Successfully staff, coordinate, and manage staff for events ranging from 50-600 people Conducted hiring process for department resulting in efficiency, team productivity, and positive team chemistry Manage and support staff through high volume, stressful situations, and adverse weather conditions that produced guest satisfaction and return businessCreated workplace company-wide training and standard of practice manual that improved continuity and set the standards for the company, resulting in well rounded employees practicesTraining staff in company policies and practices that improved quality of serviceThrive in leading teams ranging from 5-25 staff members for events of 10-400 guests

Whittier, California

Successfully staffed, coordinated, and managed events ranging from 400-500 people per eventThrived in making real time troubleshooting decisions involving safety issues, client experience, and staffing changesDesigned, created, and procured all event decorations and activities; such as photo booth, interactive memory book, bounce houses, ect.Worked directly with the City to acquire permits and licencing for tents, staging, food vendors, and live music. Created multiple organizational documents/site plans for clear and organized setup/teardown procedures for each event

Brea, Ca

Responsible for meat inventory, ordering, training, and customer servicePerformed full product inventory and purchasing three thrice a week to ensure product quality and availability Trained staff in product knowledge, cutting techniques, and customer service Ran monthly inventory of entire department along with creating and inputting product invoices Maintained high customer service relations with first time and recurring clients

Orange County, California Area

Planned, organized, and facilitated company eventsUsed Culture Theory to implement themes and ideas to create a thriving and positive office culture and atmosphereResponsible for being a liaison between client, IT Professionals and upper managementManaged and coordinated the schedule for fourteen IT Professionals for onsite and remote appointments among 90 clients

Santa Ana, Ca

Worked as the communication hub between head Chef and staff to convey details and expectation for each eventLed the prep and organization of kitchen for events ranging from 50 to 1500 peopleTrained event and catering staff in banquet and serving etiquette

Anaheim

Managed all phases of event including last-minute set-ups, troubleshooting, and audio/video challenges during real-time presentationsMaintained a high standard of productivity, client experience and building cleanliness Thrived in creating each aspect of event experience for clients

Greater Los Angeles Area

Assessed company's website for relevant content and relevant informationCultivated interpersonal relationships with clients and facilities to increase company communication and client baseCreated a 150 facility site flowchart to assist office staff in the location of training sitesConfirmed/scheduled times and dates among 150 facility sites

La Mirada

Recruited, trained, and managed teams of 30-50 adult and high school volunteers during 6-12-hour work days/showsProduced safe, clean, and efficient set transitions during 4 annual seasons of live public performances (10 show production run) over a two-week period, with sell-out crowds exceeding 500Inspired an enthusiastic yet focused and safe atmosphere during high-stress situations by implementing group theory techniquesCreated and prepared all phases of training, including flow charts, safety protocols, and maintenance procedures

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General

Bs In Communication Studies, Communication Studeis

Non-verbal communication and Aesthetics