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Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Chicago, US

- Full service wedding planning & design- Partial planning wedding services - Day-of wedding coordination (begins up to 90 days prior to wedding day)- Special occasion planning includes rehearsal dinners, matrimonial blessings, birthdays, holiday parties, bar & bat mitzvahs, birthday celebrations.www.wed-icity.com I have a thing for details and your.

Chicago, Illinois, US

- Full service event planning & design- Corporate Meetings, Conferences, Incentive Events- Galas, Retreats and Special Events- Association events management; trade shows, meetings, conference planning.- Event management, event styling/design and production www.fueledevents.com

The Fulton West is a Chicago Event Venue located in West Town, Chicago! A modern loft space with a capacity of 70 guests will host an array of special events from graduations, birthdays, bachelorette parties, intimate marriage ceremonies, wedding receptions, business meetings, corporate events, bar and bat mitzvahs and much more!

Chicago, IL, US

Oversaw all food and beverage operations and events across Chicagoland locations including two restaurants, two catering outlets and two quick-service outlets. Recreated service standards and implemented training programs. Increased event catering by 28% through creation of catering guides, standards, sales materials, proper costing and event manager sales.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Oversaw Private Dining program including sales, marketing, planning, staff development, and execution.
• Developed, designed and created internal marketing plans and sales materials.
• Researched and evaluated potential marketing opportunities for private events and restaurant awareness.
• Managed and attended off-site marketing and public relations events.
• Coordinated and planned details of food/beverage, audio visual, event set-up, and staffing for all events.Prepared proposals and conducted site visits for potential clients.
• Increased private event sales by 30%; achieving over 10% of total net sales for restaurant overall; 3 consecutive years of growth.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Oversee Private Dining program including sales, marketing, planning, staff development, and execution.
• Develop, design and create marketing techniques and sales materials.
• Research and evaluate potential marketing opportunities for private events and overall restaurant awareness.
• Manage and attend off-site marketing and public relations events.
• Coordinate and plan details of food/beverage, audio visual, event set-up, and staffing for all events on and off-site.
• Prepare proposals and conduct site visits for potential clients.

Bethesda, MD, US

• Oversee all on-site details for executing group events; including food and beverage, event services, audio visual and guest experience.
• Serve as liaison and contact person for coordinating details of events with clients, outside vendors, meeting planners, and others involved in events.
• Design, confirm, and communicate room layouts and set-up requirements for special events.
• Manage banquet and event service staff operations to exceed client expectations.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating and coaching employees.
• High-risk problem solving as a part of day to day large-scale special event production in conjunction with hotel staff and outside meeting/event planners.

• Served as the Executive Director to the Ohio Association of Orthodontists & Executive Assistant to four other associations.
• Assisted in all aspects of client relationship management.
• Coordinated annual food and exhibit show for 150 exhibitors and 250 attendees.
• Co-coordinated meetings, conferences, and events including registration management.
• Traveled onsite to assist with registration and event execution.
• Oversaw membership database, dues, and records.

• Coordinated all wedding day details with clients.
• Served as direct contact to vendors to ensure flawless weddings from start to finish.
• Provided referrals for professional services.
• Created individual timelines for each wedding weekend.
• Marketed services through bridal shows, networking events and creative marketing concepts.
• Designed, marketed, and planned unique traveling bridal show for 250 attendees.(The Wedding Experience by ColumbusBrideandGroom.com)

• Created marketing materials to attract new clients.
• Coordinated all aspects of event including staff, vendor set-up, room layout and audiovisual.
• Assisted with sales efforts in presenting the facility to potential clients.
• Managed facility schedule, staff, and events.
• Conducted pre and post evaluation of event space and services.
• Prepared contracts and billing statements.

• Prepare contracts and price proposals between university and clients.
• Conduct site visits for potential clients.
• Coordinate all arrangements and special needs for client prior to arrival (i.e. housing assignments, transportation, audiovisual, dining and catering, meeting facilities, special needs, etc.).
• Serve as liaison between conference directors/clients, office staff, departments and conference staff.
• Serve as clients main contact and provide on-site communication during events.
• Oversee staff recruitment, hiring processes and customer service training program (2007).

• Provide responsive service to guests in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Greet and seat customers while operating cash register and taking phone orders.
• Reconciling cash operations at end of shift and working with Two-touch screen order systems.
• Train new employees.
• Open and close restaurant and bar.

Austin, Texas, US

• Prepared venues for meetings and events through on-site management.
• Served as direct contact for third party vendors.
• Acted as onsite contact for clients to ensure supreme customer service.
• Helped coordinate equipment, entertainment, floral arrangements, props, tours, and staffing, etc.
• Assisted transportation department with on-site coordination and logistics.
• Determined appropriate staffing needs and pre-arranged independent contractors.

• Promoted from front desk agent to manager within three weeks of employment.
• Reviewed and assessed all day activity and reconciled total cash operations with audit reports.
• Established excellent customer rapport in a 360 room, family oriented hotel.
• Managed small crew and made schedule for housekeeping staff.
• Entrusted with safe combination and large cash handling.