Sara Aldridge Email & Phone Number

Tara Consolati Events

Day-of event management to include point-of-contact for vendors and verification of contracts, coordination of site set-up based on design plan, creation and management of timeline and shuttle schedules.Social media management for Tara Consolati Events and Berkshire Wedding Collective.

Lenox, Massachusetts, United States

Handled daily A/P processes and ensured the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactionsDeveloped workflow procedure to streamline A/P processesPrepared 1099’s for corporate vendors and contract workCollaborated with Sales Manager to create new marketing collateral and event packages

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Managed corporate and private events through facility tours, proposal creation, contract negotiations, scheduling and assignment of staff. Coordinated set up of event and acted as point-of-contact. Event sales grew 22% over last yearCreated and implemented member appreciation, special events and training seminars. Worked with management team to bring in vendors and influencers to increase brand awareness and add value to our membership package. Managed the events and training calendar to avoid overbooking and staff scheduled appropriately. Partnered with Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority to bring brand awareness and promote corporate and private party events as well as benefits of membership programCollaborated with the marketing team to revamp and implement membership program and coordinated roll out of program. Maintained the member databaseCollaborated with Training and Marketing Managers on roll out of new training department and associated print and social mediaManaged facility maintenance team and coordinated with vendors to schedule preventative and unplanned maintenance. Gathered quotes and made recommendations for repairs based on budgetary allowances. Scheduled calendar of events for facility update that would not interfere with business needsManaged employee's personnel files, required training and medical testing. Conducted hiring interviews, on-boarding, and orientation sessions. Managed store operations through supply maintenance, compliance audits and scheduling of retail and support staff

Performed staff competency assessments, annual work performance reviews, progressions and disciplinary actions for a team of 8 direct reports. Duties included monitoring staff compliance for communication and procedural changes, completing annual competency assessments, counseling staff on deviations from standard operation procedures and customer concerns. Coordinate with daily sponsor contact to assess site suitability and layout to maximize donor flow. Maintained communication with scheduling, problem management and supply departments to address and correct any operational issues. Monitored staff for compliance to standard operating procedures and federal regulations.Facilitated monthly staff meetings