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Ventura, Ca, Us

Ventura, California, United States

Montecito, California, United States

Planned and executed all internal club events, from conception to completion. Responsible for overseeing all administrative and operational aspects of preparing and selling external catered events and catering department. Managed department budget, responsible for all billing and financial reporting. Administrator and manager of club software and cloud-based systems. Successfully collaborated with stakeholders to ensure objectives and goals were clearly outlined, managed and executed to exceed expectations and financial goals.

Camarillo, California

Managed and lead a Conferences & Events team, who collectively increased external revenue to the University and increased support to campus events by creating efficiencies and organizational processes. Planned, managed and executed University’s Commencement ceremonies, including budget, planning and outreach to more than 2,500 graduating students, as well as University staff and invited guests and dignitaries. Guided and managed a team to plan and execute the third Presidential Investiture in the university's history. Created and implemented department processes, including contracting, accounting, reservation and inquiry submissions, student assistant manual and work flow for campus partners; assisting in the development and implementation of University strategic initiatives and department goals, including business and marketing plans for external revenue growth.

Bren School Of Environmental Science & Management

Provided leadership, professional expertise and direction in the planning and execution of high quality events and functions, including annual Master's and Doctoral commencement ceremonies. Planned collaboratively with senior management to create an annual calendar of special events that maximizes potential impact and benefits for the Bren School and its students and faculty by identifying and participating in discussion and decision making about strategies, opportunities, potential conflicts and other issues related to successful production of events. Developed, controlled and administered annual special events operational budgets.

Ojai, Ca

Negotiated and captured all profitable group business with 10-24 guest rooms with and without meeting space, maximizing overall hotel revenue and ensuring monthly and quarterly goals were met. Solicited new business, engaged new clients and rebooked existing clients. Conducted site inspections and prepared and sent proposals, contracts and budget estimates to potential clients. Coordinated all details of group program, including meeting room set-up specifications, food and beverage guidance and selection, audio visual requirements, transportation arrangements and on and off property activity coordination.

Ventura, Ca

Oversaw all functions of catering/conference service department, ensuring all conferences, meetings and group activities were coordinated and managed within client expectations. Managed function space and room block inventory to maximize hotel revenues. Completed budget forecasts, marketing plans and productivity reports. Negotiated and sold food and beverage product, function space and hotel services, including menu selection, food and beverage/banquet coordination, function space set-up, room blocks and VIP services.

Westlake, Ca

Answered all telephone inquiries in a kind, courteous and professional manner, ensuring all pertinent information is provided to the client, as well as proper communication of guest needs to catering manager for proper follow-up. Process all purchase orders and arrange rental items from outside vendors. Check all banquet statements and ensure accuracy of billing statements prior to client distribution. Communicate all changes, additions and cancellations to hotel teamAssist and handle all administrative and on-site event tasks for Director and Assistant Director of Catering.

Bachelor’S Degree (Ba), Journalism; Public Relations

Associate’S Degree; Aa, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies