Bringing extensive experience in sales, account management, and customer service, I am responsible for overseeing client accounts, managing orders through the order life cycle process, and ensuring timely delivery of the highest quality vinyl records. I work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and preferences, providing personalized solutions and exceptional service to meet and exceed their expectations.

Produced large scale catered weddings, social, and corporate events from start to finish.Managed sales administration duties for Event Designer, including data entry into catering software, client correspondence, proposal creation, updating events, preparing event signage, collaborating with event vendors, coordinating with kitchen and delivery staff, and overseeing events.Scheduled tastings with potential clients; review menu, layout, and agenda with Chef and server; set up tasting room with all necessary décor and collateral, greet guests upon arrival, and attend all appointments with the Event Designer.Prepared all contract folders; secure all required invoices, insurance and other requested documentation; update counts and other details of an event as directed by sales staff; assist with collecting payments; maintain accurate and up-to-date files for all potential and confirmed clients/events.Assembled and distributed to all necessary parties a day-of packet for events, including signage, packing lists, floor plan, event setup timeline, staff responsibilities, menu, beverage order, contact information and client correspondence for reference.Operated as Event Manager at weddings, delegating tasks to event staff, capturing photo and video social media content; ensuring adherence to timelines, attentive staff, and food met client and Purple Onion standards.

• Assisted with the coordination of regional donor engagement, prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship events designed to engage and maintain current donors, and expand the base of donors and prospects.• Provided logistical support for Development department and institutional events as assigned.• Researched and recommended event sites, oversaw production and distribution of invitations and other printed materials for events.• Travelled approximately 20% domestically for donor events.• Provided administrative support to Events team, including database management, event registration management, expense report processing, updating events calendar, gathering and shipping event materials, tracking RSVPs, and producing nametags, place cards, escort cards and menu cards.

• Coordinated major aspects of meeting and event logistics including site selection, contracting, food and beverage, audio-visual arrangements, registration processes, and event timelines.• Supported Marketing department lead generation goals through coordination of nationwide financial seminars.• Managed a variety of company events ranging in size from 10-500+ attendees from inception to completion, including: meetings, executive retreats and conferences, employee receptions, company holiday events, public television tapings, book launches, and employee incentive trips.• Coordinated more than 220 catered meals and off-site functions per year.

• Collaborated with venues to schedule performances for a number of artists under the Last Call Entertainment roster.• Familiarized local venues and festivals with the Last Call artist roster and promoted the agency’s services for booking consideration.• Served as on-site manager for a series of community events, including: One Loudon Downtown Fest, Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center Summer Concert Series, and Potomac Falls Fall Festival.• Served as point of contact for artist booking inquiries and booked artists and venues under the Last Call portfolio.• Assisted with booking calendar scheduling and maintenance, and increased company’s social media presence to more than 1,500 followers on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.