Carly Mcgovern Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Seattle, Wa

Managed a team of 3 Event Coordinators and all sales efforts for private dining and large party reservations at AQUA by El Gaucho, generating 30% of total restaurant sales. Became proficient in fine dining service and hospitality to create customized experiences for 800 groups per year ranging from 10-500 guests per event. Negotiated pricing for private dining rooms, full restaurant buyouts and offsite catering. Prepared proposals and contracts for clients in Tripleseat, coordinated event details and resolved guest disputes. Hosted site visits with potential guests and personally answered questions. Guided guests through event logistics by assisting with menu selections, décor, floor plans, and event flow for a wide range of celebrations including corporate dinners, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, all day meetings, and weddings. Used InDesign to create venue marketing materials, menus, place cards and custom signs. Worked with outside vendors to elevate celebrations with floral, linen and event rentals, audio visual, entertainment, and interactive food and drink stations. Communicated with kitchen, management, staff, and vendors to ensure events were successfully executed through in-person meetings and Microsoft Teams. Provided administrative support for the General Manager and front desk team. Led business development quarterly meetings with fellow Event Directors within the company. Trained, onboarded, and mentored new employees on the Events team companywide. Participated in networking engagements to maintain client and industry relationships. Attended wine trainings and completed the Introductory Sommelier Course and Examination for the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Seattle, Wa

Supported five large scale events over three months along with the annual company retreat. Responsibilities included updating event documents, contacting vendors, researching venues, assisting at onsite events in Seattle and attending company and team meetings. Used Microsoft Office products to design and produce logos, the company cookbook, event brochures and name badges.

Bellingham, Wa

Collaborated with assistant directors, student managers and the campus community to execute campus-wide events such as Western Fall Welcome, Western Preview and multi-cultural overnight visits. Tasks included making reservations, requesting and scheduling presentations with campus leaders, designing agendas and signage, leading event trainings, and recruiting volunteers.

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication

Activities and Societies: Lead Tours on Campus as Student Admissions Representative, Scholar's Week Coordinator and Participant.

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