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Austin, Texas, United States

-Facilitating internal and external collaboration with 950 external vendors to ensure a successful event for the client-Identifying and correcting $300,000.00 worth of incorrect assessed tax to remain audit compliant -Mentoring and Training 5 team members for 90 days consecutively to ensure operational processes are adhered-Assessing foreseeable financial risks and escalating appropriately to avoid unnecessary losses-Monitors financial and hour reports for errors and accuracy to ensure a complete and satisfactory reconciliation

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

-Created contracts and negotiated with clients using Triple seat software system-Created financial records and statements to provide invoices to clients using POS systems-Made quick executive decisions as on-site manager to ensure safe and memorable events-Collaborated with vendors, event staff, security and catering to provide outstanding service to clients-Identified problems and risks pre-event along with evaluating how to prevent them from occurring

Angola, Indiana, United States

-Collaborated with the local community to develop partnerships for student outreach -Ensured strong attention to detail and an aptitude for prioritizing and organizing workload for staff and educators -Created academic material for staff, educators and students to allow for consistent and correct information

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States

-Coordinated 35 meeting rooms, 3 ballrooms and 1 expo hall for a total of 275,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.-Served as a liaison between meeting professionals and all operating departments to ensure effective communication.-Applied rational and proper judgement to cope with unexpected requests, emergencies and interruptions during events-Monitored the accuracy of 275,000 sq. ft. of meeting space according to Banquet Event Orders to ensure client satisfaction.-Formulated strong working relationships with casino wide departments.

Uncasville, Ct

-Executed contracts and group resumes to adhere better communication flow between casino wide departments and clients.-Organized and Conducted 20 site-tours which allowed us to cultivate professional relationships.-Coordinated 5 high-end VIP Celebrity events.

Manitou Beach, Michigan

-Catered and assisted with planned events such as weddings, corporate events and galas with up to 400+ guests-Assisted with hiring and selection-Organized set up and tear down of 200 events-Indirectly supervised 15 employees

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