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*Participates in meetings with stakeholders to plan and execute meetings and events for both internal and external customer-facing meetings and events.*Acquires information from hotels, venues, caterers, and keynote speakers, and communicates program needs to vendor parties.*Assists with agenda development, registration tracking, hotel accommodations, venue sourcing, food and beverage selections, decor, signage, and equipment needs.*Collaborates on the development and implementation of the messaging, promotions, and communications for meetings and events.*Build event registration sites in accordance with corporate branding standards.*Assists with coordination of travel and transportation needs for planned events.*Monitors expenses to stay on budget and assist with review of event bills for accuracy before submitting for payment.*Reads trade publications, attends seminars, and keeps abreast of standards and trends in the M&E industry.*Performs additional duties and responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Downtown Des Moines, Iowa

*Create a forecast for all expenditures including labor costs and operating expenses, while reviewing daily to ensure department is working within department goals.*Execute events for up to 1,00 attendees while overseeing a team of 30 servers by developing extensive timelines with timely service, seamless execution, and deliver exceptional guest service.*Lead banquet shifts through direction, support, empowering staff, and participating in service of events.*Collaborating closely with a team of three other members to delegate tasks and ensure tasks are getting done correctly and by task date.

Cumming, Iowa, United States

*Maintained inventory of bar groceries, syrups, sample and bar bottles.*Coordinated food trucks, music nights, and workshops held at the distillery.*Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties.*Organized and planned up to date workshops every week*Mixed and poured beverages, as needed*Daily cleaning of bar items and lounge