- Work with clients to envision and design layout of event in order to maximize logistics for heightened visual impact and event flow- Planned and executed over 80 events in the last year, including 40 weddings and over 15 fundraisers for different non-profit organizations, including Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis, Phoenix Club, Youth Villages, COMEC, YWCA and TWIGS of Le Bonheur- Assist Special Events Manager with budget analysis and vendor/client relations- Manage volunteers for large events

- Manage the front-end staff for catering events, through set-up to complete breakdown and clean-up, so that facility appears better than it did before the event- Ensure great customer service from all staff

- Skilled multi-tasker with the ability to coordinate different events in different rooms during the same timeframe- Designed and arranged set-up and room lay-out for market research focus groups to ensure meeting space met client needs- Installed and coordinated high-tech equipment including video conferencing, recording equipment, etc.- Ordered food and beverages for each meeting and event- Managed, trained and coordinated the schedule for a staff of 13 people- Coordinated annual facility budget

- Managed restaurant and bar for over four years and was main liaison between restaurant and customers- Organized large parties and special events- Hired entertainment for restaurant- Courted customers to ensure satisfaction and repeat visits- Managed a staff of over 15 people