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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

➢ Led events management for six major non-profit fundraising events annually that generated seven-figures in donations; delivered a memorable guest experience while advancing the organization’s mission and visibility➢ Managed events budgets of up to six-figures while securing speakers, reserving venues, negotiating with vendors, coordinating catering, ordering signage, and streamlining day-of logistics, effectively containing costs for maximum event ROI➢ Seamlessly executed the Crime is Toast awards ceremony – the Foundation’s largest event of the year with a six-figure budget, thousands of attendees, dozens of keynote speakers, a dedicated events staff, and third-party vendors; worked with Atlanta PD to organize nominations and awards to recognize law enforcement officers ➢ Enhanced the event experience for attendees by orchestrating the production of video media that was showcased during the awards ceremony; coordinating closely with film crew for production➢ Overcame 11th-hour obstacles and secured vendor services on short notice to maintain a positive guest experience ➢ Manage and lead Young Executive Board and developed the annual plan to increase organizational mission exposure➢ Scheduled, arranged, and hosted tours with high-networth donors to showcase the positive impact of their monetary donations

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Senoia, Georgia, United States

➢ Conducted event planning and management for dozens of weddings for this boutique events company by communicating with clients, communicating with vendors/venues, and overseeing day-of coordination

Austell, Georgia, United States

➢ Planned and hosted promotional wine dinners and bourbon events with dozens of attendees; arranged venue set-up, F&B, sourced and secured winemakers as keynote/VIP guests, and performed public speaking as an event emcee➢ Built and nurtured trust-based, long-lasting relationships with hundreds of customers in restaurants, bars, and hotels while traveling to prospect and solicit product orders, regularly surpassing six-figures in monthly sales target➢ Advanced wine distribution company’s commercial objectives by responding to a high volume of inbound/outbound customer calls, demonstrating a personable communication style and deep knowledge of specialty wine products

Orlando, Florida, United States

➢ Increased evening entertainment attendance for this events-focused nightclub by building relationships with area hotels, establishing a robust referral marketing channel➢ Booked private parties/events that added up to five figures in club revenue by soliciting new business and responding to inquiries➢ Collaborated closely with clients to tour facilities, coordinate food and beverage (F&B) services, and plan events➢ Increased brand visibility by leading marketing and promotions efforts at local networking events and tradeshows

Orlando, Florida, United States

➢Trained 30 employees in the front of the house duties, point of sales system, and customer service protocols ➢Worked in a high-volume environment while handling heavy cash transactions over $1,000 per shift➢Upsold premium liquors to create top shelf cocktails to boost sales➢Provided bar patrons with superior service and an enjoyable, memorable experience to maintain and gain customer retention

Orlando, Florida, United States

➢ Planned and organized small-to-midsize events with hundreds of attendees and budgets up to five figures, taking charge of venue coordination and setup, customer communication, guest list outreach, and day-of execution ➢ Reserved happy hour parties and events each month while acting as a client-facing representative for Howl at the Moon event booking and services➢Promoted sales by marketing to local hotels with referral program

Event Management, Bachelors Of Science Degree

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Hospitality Administration/Management