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The Star Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, Australia

- Manage and execute a versatile range of events across multiple venues at The Star, including the Event Centre, restaurants and bars- Working with internal and external clients to deliver functions and events end to end.- Accurately detail event requirements determined by Sales, internal/external clients to ensure events are delivered to their satisfaction- Manage individual event budgets, with a focus on meeting fiscal targets and upselling- Utilise sales and catering software to brief venue managers, including updating all client information and files in an efficient manner- Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and clients.

Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia

- In-depth knowledge of the property’s various venues and their operations- Managing internal and external stakeholders and their expectations- Coordinate and plan events for internal stakeholders and VIP guests with a focus on The Star’s restaurant and bar venues - Assisting with the planning of event activations with our PR, Marketing and Partnerships teams such as the launches for Lunar New Year and Doncaster Cup- Liaising and coordinating with clients to gather key event information - Executing events in The Star’s Event Centre for events up to 200+ pax

The Star

Operating as the go-to person for Sales and events administration, duties included but were not limited to;- assisting the Director of Events with day to day admin and diary management- raising purchase orders- weekly and monthly sales and events reports- event forecast reporting- sales and catering database upkeep and management- tracking credit card expenses and receipts- coordinating internal meetings and events for the team and various stakeholders within the business- internal stakeholder management- managing supplier relationships- Assisting with booking some travel for Director of Events and Director of Sales- ad hoc events and sales admin

Operating within an admin officer/events assistant, duties were varied and included:- creating and collating new databases- digital filing and archiving- raising requisitions and purchase orders- assisting with general inquiries. - events admin pre and post event.- creating relevant event documentation- site mapping and planning- liaising with various stakeholders including stall holders and contractors for major community events- assisting with event preparations, on-site bump in & out

Liverpool, Nsw

As an Events Intern for Liverpool Councils Major Events, I was afforded the opportunity to:- Assist with planning and execution of LCC’s “Spring Fling” local festival- Creating accreditation for all staff and contractors- Assisting on-site with general inquiries, redirection and fielding questions- Event Packdown- Assist with post event feedback, and inputting in centralised database - Assisting with Event debrief and learnings- Various admin tasks such as preparing meeting agendas, minute taking, fielding phone calls and emails and other ad hoc admin duties

Wentworth Point

Shift ManagementBaristaCustomer ServiceCash Handling & EFTPOSFood prep. & handling

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications And International Studies

Diploma, Events