Laney Friedman, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Charleston, SC, US

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

• For 17 days each spring, Spoleto Festival USA imbues Charleston, SC with artistic innovation and celebration, filling its theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances in opera, dance, music, and theater..
• Directed & managed all aspects of planning & staging events, including vendor contracting, cultivation of event themes & coordinating with each committee to execute day of event logistics.
• Conducted solicitations for auction items.
• Researched, selected, & managed the auction software/website.
• Prepared reports through Tessitura database.
• Secured sponsorships & in-kind contributions for fundraising events.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Oversees and leads the planning, development, coordination, and execution of all College of Charleston Alumni Affairs and Alumni Association events, including:
• Board Meetings
• Fall Alumni Weekend: o A three-day weekend of events about 30 events over the whole weekend. o Main event is the Alumni Awards Gala, a 400-person banquet.
• Spring Alumni Weekend: o A three-day weekend of events, about 30 events over the whole weekend. o Main event is A Charleston Affair, a 4,000-person event. o For this weekend, I manage about a half of million-dollar.
• Holiday parties, club events, and other signature events all over the US.
• Manages and updates websites.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Sold, negotiated, and managed meeting space and hotel room blocks for six different sales markets.Designed, published, and distributed promotional fliers.Planed, detailed, serviced, and executed a multitude of groups, events, and conferences, from start to finish.Coordinated and collaborated with over five different departments to ensure the success of.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Sold luxurious international properties to a multitude of customers.Corporate and Group Reservationist for luxury properties located around the world.Knowledgeable of various properties, computer reservation systems, and policies.Preformed many different tasks at one time.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

During my four years at the College of Charleston, I was employed by the renowned event planning company, Gathering Floral and Event Design. I assisted with the preparation and execution of multiple events and weddings, including Charleston Fashion Week.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

While working for ONEHOPE Wine, for a college credited internship, as the Brand Ambassador for the city of Charleston, I built relationships with various non-profit organizations, events, hotels, and restaurants. Marketed ONEHOPE Wine through various social media outlets.

Wild Dunes Resort, Isle Of Palms, SC

Employed at their property Wild Dunes Resort, during a college summer, I contacted clients prior to arrival, and provided information and consultation about many sales packages in the Charleston area. Coordinated detailed schedule of events for guests; this required in depth research, sales recommendations, as well as a vast knowledge of the Charleston area.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

During a college summer and semester I was employed by Fennell Holdings two properties: the Holiday Inn Charleston Airport & Convention Center and Ansonborough Inn. I worked in all hotel departments: front desk, food & beverage, and concierge; assisted guests with check in/out, and any other needs.

Hospitality And Tourism Management & Business Administration, Hospitality And Tourism Management / Business Administration, 3.6 Out 4.0

Activities and Societies: School of Business Dean's Students Forum, Order of Omega, Phi Eta SigmaGraduated with honors.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Young Life