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- Deliver 22 projects to successful completion in one year, gaining valuable experience in organizing, managing, and delivering large-scale project outcomes for clients including Coca-Cola, Shaddock Homes, and Watters and Watters.- Collaborate with 9 Account Managers within company to ensure all phases of each project align with established goals, objectives, budget, timescales, and action items. - Apply exemplary skills in organization, time management, budget analysis, forecasting, and creative problem-solving to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting all specifications and budget restrictions.- Create and maintain schedules for project phase completions, providing adjustments as needed to meet goals.

- Directed all logistical operations for weddings and corporate events, including planning and managing food and beverages, room set-ups, audio/visuals, entertainment, and staff management.- Liaised with outside vendors to exceed all client needs.- Managed event budgets up to $40K and always delivered customer-approved outcomes on time and under budget.- Provided crisis management during events and foreshadowed potential problems to eliminate risks.

- Managed Bridal store full-time and handled all customer service-related responsibilities, ensuring clients experienced exceptional attention and assistance. - Recruited, hired, on-boarded, and trained 5 new employees quarterly; administered disciplinary action up to and including termination for employees falling below acceptable service standards.- Carried out all scheduling, cleaning, tidying, ordering, and inventory management activities.- Exceeded monthly sales goals up by 20% using persuasive and relatable techniques to ensure sales and customer satisfaction.

Certification, Project Management

Certification, Wedding And Event Planning