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-Effectively crafts and articulates communications to clients -Works with team to create preliminary budgets for programs -Works closely with events team to negotiate vendor agreements -Tracks the status of each piece of the procurement process and is a proactive link between the vendor and client every step of the way-Owns and coordinates operational elements of multiple concurrent programs including, but not limited to: sourcing, site selection, transportation, catering, audio… Show more -Effectively crafts and articulates communications to clients -Works with team to create preliminary budgets for programs -Works closely with events team to negotiate vendor agreements -Tracks the status of each piece of the procurement process and is a proactive link between the vendor and client every step of the way-Owns and coordinates operational elements of multiple concurrent programs including, but not limited to: sourcing, site selection, transportation, catering, audio visual, supplier payments -Works hand in hand with clients and maintains a relationship with clients to instill confidence -Effectively manages critical paths, event playbooks, calendars, tasks -Handles multiple event programs concurrently, virtually and in-person -Supervises technology checks and speaker preparation in virtual environments -Has researched and is now adept and trained in multiple registration platforms and 40+ virtual meeting and event platforms-Has successfully managed, produced and run 10+ virtual events on multiple digital platforms and has guided clients in the selection of the digital platforms and integrations with marketing automation systems-Has successfully managed rehearsals and technical checks with speakers including, but not limited to, A-list celebrity speakers and C-suite level executive speakers Show less

Nashville, Tennessee

-Responsible for working directly with clients to plan all details of their events -Provided high quality, VIP service to each and every client -Demonstrated an excellent knowledge of food and beverage and works directly with the Executive Chef and culinary to team to create custom and unique menus-Responsible for providing accurate accounting information for event invoicing and forecasting-Sought out knowledge of new event trends and ideas consistently -Works directly with… Show more -Responsible for working directly with clients to plan all details of their events -Provided high quality, VIP service to each and every client -Demonstrated an excellent knowledge of food and beverage and works directly with the Executive Chef and culinary to team to create custom and unique menus-Responsible for providing accurate accounting information for event invoicing and forecasting-Sought out knowledge of new event trends and ideas consistently -Works directly with event vendors from planning through invoicing and maintains strong relationships with existing vendors -Coordinates on-site events Show less

Nashville, Tennessee

-Managed all execution aspects of events to include planning, day to day coordination and exit strategies. -Served as meeting planner advocate and liaison to all operational departments. -Coordinated and executed any on site client requests and changes. -Maintained program knowledge by attending planning meetings, conference calls, reviewing group resumes and banquet event orders prior to group arrival. -Partnered with Conference planning team to verify issues are identified and… Show more -Managed all execution aspects of events to include planning, day to day coordination and exit strategies. -Served as meeting planner advocate and liaison to all operational departments. -Coordinated and executed any on site client requests and changes. -Maintained program knowledge by attending planning meetings, conference calls, reviewing group resumes and banquet event orders prior to group arrival. -Partnered with Conference planning team to verify issues are identified and resolved. -Proactively resolved potential meeting or room set issues. Show less

Orlando, Florida Area

Lake Mary

Orlando, Fl

•Set up for day-of-wedding (décor, catering, etc.), break down of wedding•Coordinates timeline of wedding, keeping timeline on track•Plans, coordinates weddings with 25-300 guests•Coordinates specialized, destination weddings for international clients•Follow-up with clients, wedding professionals post-event

Vail, Colorado

•Checked in/out guests, owners for a 100 room condominium resort •Cross-trained in events/marketing department •Answered inquiries pertaining to hotel services•Computed bills for guests, collected payments •Updated the profile of each guest in the Springer Miller System (Property Mangement System)

Brandon, Fl

•Assisted veterinary technicians and doctors•Worked with medical office management program Cornerstone in the front of the clinic as well as the back entering medical notes•Worked in front of clinic as receptionist with one-on-one experience with clients

Bachelor Of Science, Hospitality Management

Activities and Societies: NACE @ UCF

High School Diploma