Jennifer D. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

- Managed, organized, and executed more than 30 multi-range packaged events annually. Including but not limited to, coordinating and finalizing timelines, vendor communication and bookings, design lookbooks, budget consultations, venue tours and final walkthroughs, and on-site rehearsal and day-of coordination- Liaised with vendors, suppliers, and stakeholders to negotiate contracts, secure competitive pricing, and ensure timely delivery of services and materials- Created and maintained detailed project timelines, budgets, contracts, client trackers, onboarding clients, resource allocation plans, and client proposals using industry-standard software such as Microsoft Project, ShowIt, and Canva

- Partnered with the Lead Wedding Coordinator to design and execute weddings tailored to diverse styles and sizes, ensuring each event reflected the couple's unique vision while maintaining high standards of quality and organization- Addressed on-site issues promptly and efficiently, ensuring a seamless event experience for clients and guests

- Supported the decoration, setup, and teardown of ceremony and reception spaces, ensuring a visually appealing and organized environment for each event- Communicated with bridal party in order to ensure client’s satisfaction and stay on track with timed schedule and to-do lists

- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling meetings with new and existing clients, managing inquiries and cancellations of appointments, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development- Managed online company files including invoices, contracts, emergency contact lists, moodboards, timelines, checklists, budgets, and other documentation- Increased Social Media followers count by 2,000 by managing social media accounts, posting daily content, interacting with clients and partners, and promoting brand

Chicago, Illinois, Us

- Managed, communicated with, and provided oversight to over 50 on-campus representatives to ensure all 3-4 events are successful and completed within the 7-day deadline- Worked collaboratively with 2 client-facing counterparts to ensure both clients' satisfaction, while maintaining productive relationships with on-campus representatives- Built and sent out weekly and quarterly deliverable reports which effectively communicated data findings to 2 major clients and 3 organizational leaders- Prepared strategic ideas for process adjustments, software enhancements, and performance improvements to increase revenue and maximize inventory, using Python, Tableau, and SQL

- Initiated reports related to scheduling, organizing, decorating, mapping out seating charts and menus, and coordinating opening and closing set-ups for 10 wide-scale events per month- Coordinated administrative logistics in event planning, including contract and policy signing, fee and budget collection, and social media event and brand promoting with 2 posts a day- Established long-lasting partnerships with 13 vendors and multiple guests to negotiate contracts and develop relationships

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

- Recruited, supervised, and trained over 10 new hires to improve and enforce the integrity and qualifications of the restaurant team- Analyzed and processed biweekly payroll and weekly inventory using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to monitor food, beverage, and product orders- Successfully planned and executed a diverse range of events on a monthly basis, including corporate meetings, birthdays, baptisms, engagements, anniversaries, trade shows, product launches, and high-profile galas

- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information using HIPAA for residents and families- Executed administrative tasks such as managing phone calls and emails, mailing, copying,faxing, filing, planning calendars and scheduling meetings, booking transportation and travelarrangements, restocking office supplies, and organizing board rooms- Handled travel arrangements for 5 on-site medical staff members, saving $10,000 per year- Responded to as many as 20 internal and external telephone calls and 30 emails per day

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology And Sociology

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Psychology

High School Diploma