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Santa Barbara, California Area

The role of a banquet manager at Convivo consists of working with incoming leads to maximize the event sales growth within our three dedicated spaces. Events include but are not limited to Corporate functions, Weddings, and social events.*maintain lead pipeline and foster relationships within the community to further promote our event space.*Create event proposals and secure contracts as well as process payments.*Collaborate with client to achieve their event dreams! Timeline, setup, F&B needs and event goals. *Coordinate with management team to ensure event details are delivered as well as working with the chef on special requests*Manage event rentals and outside vendors

Santa Barbara, California Area

*Strategize with senior leadership to understand market drivers and execute key marketing initiatives and events. *Supported national events team of 10 managing over 800 events annually*Streamlined marketing/sales efforts on lead collection during tradeshows and conferences.*Management of National Multifamily and Commercial associations and trade events *Assist management monthly on updating the marketing departments annual budget and reporting.*Leverage creativity to implement effective promotions to help maximize awareness, presence and engagement activities.

Santa Barbara, California

*Execute over 65 events annually across all verticals as well as client facing forums *On-site logistics, travel arrangements, Food and Beverage coordination, entertainment sourcing, email marketing, list management, speaker presentations, promotional activities, event staffing and booth display and event advertising.*Negotiation of association sponsorships, project manage speaking opportunity submissions for major industry events and create and execute strategic marketing campaigns. *Coordination of brochures and lead the directive to move towards paperless events and an online brochure lead form.

Santa Barbara, California Area

*Primary point of contact for the owner and CEO, major projects, internal communications and vendor relations*Track multiple projects and regularly update scheduling and timelines to communicate with team members. *Purchasing and Receiving Management*Travel Coordination: Coordinated appropriate travel accommodations for construction crews that meet our company standards as well as look for opportunities to increase cost saving opportunities on long term projects.*Streamlined processes for submittal packages, RFI's, warranty packets, RFP's, project proposals.*Coordinate training for new hires as well as create job manuals, process and procedures documents.*Calendar management- Management of CEO personal calendar, staffing requests for PTO, special project timelines.*Inbound/Outbound Shipping

Santa Ynez Valley

The California Old Spanish themed wedding took place at a private estate in the heart of Los Olivos. Coral and mint highlighted the beautiful setting of DIY décor and handmade favors, making this event a truly intimate setting. *Collaborate with the Bride and Groom on their event vision and establish an event budget, create design/vision boards an obtain quotes for review*Vendor Coordination *Rehearsal Dinner Coordination*Timeline and foor plan creation*Handmade Items: Favors (mason jars with custom logo), Handmade table runners, Photo booth props, Centerpieces, seating and thank you cards.

Santa Barbara, California Area

*Assist Owner & CEO of Felici Events with wedding and event coordination.*Creative event design including floral arrangement, decor and prop creation.*Negotiate Contracts with vendors to achieve budget goal.*Establish an efficient floor plan and timeline working with all vendors.*Content Creation for monthly location blog posts.ISES (International Special Event Society):*Coordinate monthly events, working with other local vendors to donate venue, goods and services*Mail Chimp email campaigns to communicate with members and drive potential membership sales.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communications

Associates Degree In Liberal Arts & Communication, General Studies & Communication