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Special Events Coordinator | Kohler WisconsinPart of the team overseeing the unique guest experiences within the resort. Included but not limited to. Kohler Food & Wine, Frozen Fairways, and Holiday Market. Food and Wine 2024 -Processed Purchase orders Assisted with the talent travel bookings Created event diagrams in Sketch UpManaged event volunteer signups Frozen Fairways 2024Helped coordinate setup of the event Worked with outside contractors to help setup the event infrastructure Found, booked and scheduled weekly event talentPlanned weekly activities for guests Assisted in the planning and execution of speciality weekends such as NYE and Country Weekend Developed operational processes and procedures Responsible for Ice Management for our Skating Rink and Curling LanesHoliday Market 2024 -Coordinated setup, events paperwork, and logistics with vendors prior to the event Diagramming of event spaces using Sketchup and Social TablesOrganizing over 100 vendor booth locations within the American Club Contract management and organization Data entry Event setup Onsite event management

Whistling Straits Dining Room Supervisor Performed of house restaurant operationsAssisted in team building and coordination Worked closely with front and back of house staff in a luxury food, beverage, and golf operations environmentProvided luxury golf and food and beverage experiences to guests from around the worldKohler Special Events Assisted in setup and planning for Destination Kohler Frozen Fairways Assisted in the hiring processDeveloped procedures for training and onboarding new employees Performed daily front of house operations Planned youth event activities such as water coloring, and scavenger huntsAssisted in scheduling Learned aspects of project management Kohler Meeting and Events | Exhibits and Displays WarehouseLarge scale events inventory management Set design and restoration Supervising inventory returns and pickupsStaging inventoryInventory diagramming utilizing photoshop

Coordinated Golf Operations Assisted in Graphic Design and Social Media ManagementEvent management

Assisted Professor. Roy in food preparation, daily classroom responsibilities and helping students to achieve success in the course.