Heather Essig Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Assist owner and event planners as a day-of event coordinator.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Waunakee, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wi

• Conduct clerical duties, including filing, answering phone calls, responding to emails and preparing documents• Scheduled meetings and travel arrangements for senior members of the company• Developed sales methods, contracts, tracking systems, budget documents and financial statements for use in development of new and existing business• Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable• Provide administrative support for sales & operations team• Worked with staff accountant and general manager to forecast future expenses and manage cash flow • Invoiced catering clients for goods and services, ensuring timely payments • Used excel to track sales income and expenses, preparing cost of goods sold reports per catering event – average of four detailed reports per week• Prepared weekly sales reports and event COGS for upper management to track accuracy of budgeted income and expenses• Prepared bi-weekly payroll for up to 75 employees to be processed by outside agencies

Chicago Area

• Standardized sales SOP, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and scheduling of expenditures across three event businesses• Established income and expense tracking systems in excel for sales teams to track and meet budgeted goals• Used excel to develop a yearly budget for each of three independent event businesses• Responsible for monitoring sales goals - an average of $4.5 million budget at three event businesses• Completed Journal Entries to track event income and redeem client deposits to the date of event, ensuring proper allocation of monthly/yearly income• Consulted with site managers to support financial goals and budget constraints, forecasting and accounting for large scale renovations and expenses• Ensured accurate and timely month, quarter, and year end close of accounts• Trained additional sales team members in business specific knowledge• Ran bi-weekly payroll through ADP for an average of 25 staff per venue• Served as HR assisting with employee onboarding and staff development

Chicago, Illinois

• Demonstrated the ability to multi-task at a face pace while dealing with various situations/individuals• Communicated product knowledge to facilitate guest decision-making.• Created a welcoming environment for visiting guest providing a memorable dining experience.• Provided excellent bar/table service and guest satisfaction in high-volume, fast-paced restaurant• Utilized knowledge of mixed beverages, specialty liquors and craft beers to serve customers and provide wait staff with well- prepared drinks in a timely fashion• Provided outstanding hospitality to customers to gain appreciation, satisfaction and return service• Opened and closed restaurant independently, restocked depleted items daily, signed and verified orders from distributors, helped prepare for events• Trained new wait staff and bartenders, working diligently to assist co-workers when necessary