Experience

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  Alexandra michele events

  Jun 2017 - now

  Manager

  Alexandra Michele Events is a full-service Event Planner based in Des Moines, Iowa. Operating since 2017, we pride ourselves on our highly customized and unique events. Whether planning your next Wedding, Social Occasion, Gala or Corporate Event, we are here to make sure that each and every event we are involved with is truly unforgettable.

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  David's bridal

  Dec 2017 - Jul 2018

  Wedding stylist

  Maximize sales and customer satisfaction by providing superior service with every customer visit.Sell the gown, headpiece, foundations, shoes, jewelry, etc.; outfit and accessorize the bridal party.Follow up and communicate with customers; following Relationship Management standards.

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  The haight

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2019

  Assistant event coordinator

  Working with catering crew and staff in flipping ceremony space to reception space. Assist with ceremony duties, including: Directing members of wedding party during ceremonies, help with lineups and orders of wedding party and releasing wedding party on cue. Manage and oversee timeline. Assist with setting up as well as overseeing the set-up process of theevent.

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  Jasmine bridal

  Oct 2018 - Jun 2020

  Bridal consultant

  Performing tasks that help a couple turn their wedding vision into a reality. Recommending bridal gowns based on each customer’s body type and personal taste. Driving sales in all departments. Providing exceptional customer service by listening to the bride and her entourage.

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  The drake hotel, hilton worldwide

  Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

  Catering coordinator

  solicits, secures arrangements, coordinates, and conducts follow\-up for weddings and events in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability

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  Grand geneva resort & spa

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  Event manager

  -Responsible for working with clients to organize weddings and small corporate events-Coordinating sleeping room needs, food and beverage arrangements as well as all the details for special events-Communicating with all departments of the resort to ensure a flawless event

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  Paloma resort properties

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2022

  Destination wedding event manager

  -Detailed & executed 50 weddings in 2021-Contributed to wedding sales with contracts of $40,000+ values each-Leading and communicating event details with the banquet, kitchen and front office

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  Hilton des moines downtown

  Feb 2022 - now

  Awards:- Leader of the Quarter - awarded for Quarter 4 of 2022 - Leader of the Quarter - awarded for Quarter 2 of 2024

  • Senior Event Manager

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Event Manager

    Feb 2022 - Jan 2025