HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS• Project management• Budget planning execution• Theme design creation• Vendor negotiations and management• Talent and VIP management and handling• Food and beverage management • Valuable team player• Experienced team leader• Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, outlook, onedrive, sharepoint, Google drive • Destination corporate events, weddings and event logistics • Budget planning execution

Geothermal Conference planner and special projects

Green Building Festival Conference Planner, SBC event planner & special projects

Jen has over 16 years of experience in the event planning and catering industry. Creating and managing high profile and high-end events is her passion, and multi-tasking is her forte. With her eye for design, extreme organization, and attention to detail, Jen brings positivity and a calm demeanour to every event. She is a strong believer in working together, and builds strong teams that rely and support each other.

Event consultant

• Manage a team of 6 operation assistants and office administrators • Liaison with clients, suppliers, planners and vendors • Cultivated team unity and individual autonomy when motivating and guiding staff • Implementing new software and systems to better serve clients and the team • Managing outside caterers, staffing and event logistics

Managed a team of 15 creative event planners focusing on Food, Beverage, Design and Decor. I have executed events over the past 12 years in a fast paced highly successful catering company providing service to a diverse range of clients. I demonstrated strong prioritization and organizational skills to handle all concurrent events in a high pressure environment. I developed and maintained effective relationships with a broad range of clients to ensure continuity. (i.e., rentals, bands, DJ's, florists, transportation, furniture, entertainment)I have proven research skills to resolve complex issues to prepare event itineraries, RFP's, recommendations and other formal written responses on sensitive issues. I trained staff in office administration, customer service strategies, policies, procedures and time managements. I developed and implemented training manuals, standard operating procedures and Human resource material. I loved my time at 10tation Event Catering. I loved the team I worked with and my clients. After 12 years I am ready for a change.

Managed a team of 4 in an office setting, focusing on daily catering contracts and maintained smooth operations and customer care. This was a maternity leave contract.

primarily focused on wedding planning in the Toronto Muskoka - Staffing Coordinator - hired and booked on site staff and chefs - Menu and proposal for in house corporate clients - on site event supervisor for Toronto Muskoka