Events Manager
Chandler Hill Vineyards
Defiance, Mo
Venue tours/event sales/customer serviceCoordinate events from 10-2500 peopleResponsible for planning corporate events, weddings & receptions, and private partiesResponsible for coordinating in-house events (Wine Club Dinners, Specialty Function i.e. Memorial Day Celebration, Komentucky Derby, 4th of July Celebration, etc.)Create room layouts, time lines, work with client on food/beverage packages including custom menusCoordinate with vendors on set-up, tear-down, and rentalsCoordinate with FOH/BOH and events staff throughout the eventStay for the duration of the event and act as the liaison between the client, vendors,and staff in order to execute client requestsPrepare final invoice, and monitor payments throughout the planning process. Prepare profit & loss statement on each eventMonitor client budget and look for opportunities to add-value/up-sell additional featuresCreate additional services- i.e. I designed event planning packages to recapture revenue that was going to outside wedding planners. This revenue stream added an additional $30,000 annually in its first 12 months of conception and has continued to grow in popularity.Attend bridal shows and award functions to promote the venue.