Ann Friedman Email & Phone Number

Ridgewood, NJ, US

Wayne, New Jersey, United States

Wayne, New Jersey, United States

• Manage all catering events beginning with site visit, menu planning, developing BEO’s and floor plans, detail oriented event performance and directing venue reset.
• Expertly oversee events of all sizes including extravagant weddings, high-end bar/bat mitzvahs, galas, showers, birthday parties and large charity and corporate golf outings.
• Ambitiously research and recruit highly profitable new business and negotiate multi-year contracts while working to build long lasting relationships.
• Preparing necessary reports as requested including monthly forecast and annual budget.

Haworth, New Jersey, United States

• Responsible for all club Member and private events (150+ per year) including discussion of initial event details, menu planning, site visits, coordination of décor & entertainment, floor plans and successful event.
• Expert oversite at events of all sizes including weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, baby & bridal showers, communions, birthday parties, Member socials & large holiday celebrations.
• Intensive training and monitoring of service personnel to ensure club readiness with a consistent high-level of quality personalized Member service.
• Plan & oversee all golf outings for a fully booked season handling every aspect of the day.
• Initiate pre and post con event analysis in order to improve the quality of each event.

Ramsey, New Jersey, United States

• Managed the planning and execution of corporate events in destination locations.
• In charge of negotiating contracts with hotels, restaurants and off-site venues, drayage companies, A/V and security & any other outside vendor related to conference productions.
• Selected and planned menus for all meal functions and approval of BEO’s, while tracking all expenses and managing event budgets.
• Supervised recreational and social outings associated with each conference.
• Coordinated travel and room blocks: all accommodations for VIP’s, speakers, attendees.

Pearl River, NY

Serve as primary liaison with client’s sales force and speakers regarding all eventsManage financials for all programs, control expenses and complianceCoordinate program logistics including speaker travel, AV and venue selectionProvide event status regularly to internal account and operations teams

Waldwick, NJ

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

Activities and Societies: Dean's List

General Education