•Worked closely with SVP to keep her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities.•Planned, coordinated and ensured the SVP’s schedule is followed and respected. •Provided “gatekeeper” and “gateway” role, creating win-win situations for direct access to SVP’s time and office•Completed a broad variety of administrative tasks for SVP including managing an extremely active calendar, arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries and agendas; compiling documents… Show more •Worked closely with SVP to keep her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities.•Planned, coordinated and ensured the SVP’s schedule is followed and respected. •Provided “gatekeeper” and “gateway” role, creating win-win situations for direct access to SVP’s time and office•Completed a broad variety of administrative tasks for SVP including managing an extremely active calendar, arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries and agendas; compiling documents for travel-related meetings.•Compiled billing and oversaw purchasing for corporate/special events.•Lead arranger on unique client events. Tasks included putting together pricing from proposals, casting performers, liaising with clients and subcontractors, and final billing to put on events hosting hundreds of attendees for clients ranging from conventions, corporates, and nonprofits.•Events ranged from 9 months to 24 hours planning. Typically, will coordinate in excess of 15 events at any given time. •Lead the weekly agency casting committee that assesses potential talent.•Created assorted media including event introduction videos, logo loops, marketing and promotional videos. •Performed the video editing, sound editing, effects, and final production for clients.•Developed, executed and completed graphic design projects. •Researched, prioritized and followed up on incoming issues and concerns and determined the appropriate course of action.•Prioritized conflicting needs; handled matters expeditiously, proactively and followed-through on projects to successful completion often with deadline pressures.•Prepared project files for events, including talent contracts, schedules, and client correspondence.•Manages the company talent database; updating talent/model information.•Styled looks and costumes for themed events. Show less

•Promoted to full time position from paid summer internship.•Formulated original receptions and pitched ideas to prospective clients with built out budgets, both in response to client RFPs as well as in pitching new business.•Led teams ranging from fabrication and set design to print shops and audio / visual vendors to complete multiple projects on tight timelines. •Liaised and coordinated varying needs from these vendors to ensure overall product was delivered.

•Handled $3000-$5000 worth of cash and credit card transactions in a 6 hour shift•Monitored guests at all times, predicted needs and quickly responded to requests•Organized and prioritized service per appropriate sequence of service in a regular 6 table section

•Trained new hosts for a week one-on-one. Hosts completed and passed test after training •Shadowed newly trained hosts one-on-one to ensure quality performance meets corporate standards•Recognize and value the uniqueness of individuals; work well with a variety of diverse people (200-250 guests in regular 6 hour shift)

•Provide high quality of service to customers by making seating arrangements ( 40 tables in dining room).•Assist customers by working out their queries and generate service recovery. •Coordinate with 15-20 other staff every day to ensure the availability of best service for the guests.•Recognize and value the uniqueness of individuals; work well with a variety of diverse people (200-250 guests in regular 6 hour shift).

•Created and ran all games and activities for any city run and managed events for residents. •Ensured proper permitting was received for all events as well as vendors for the events.•Managed team that selected vendors for events from among proposals making sure event requirements were met while prioritizing creativity and diversity among applicants.•Managed ongoing relationships with vendors and sponsors as key point of contact for the city.