Jennifer Higgins

Experience

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  University at Buffalo

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

  Promote Campus Living facilities at varies locations on campus. Use social media to connect with the student body. My job was to create advertisements for our Friday night events to be sent out to the student body. To create attention for the events through Facebook events, daily posts on social media accounts, UBLinked, digital marketing. Also to be present at every event throughout the academic year.

  • Brand Ambassador

    Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Marketing Officer

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
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  Owera Vineyards LLC

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Marketing Intern
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  FarrowPR

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Public Relations Intern

  Contacted media outlets via phone or email to promote the firm's clients. Booked interviews and write ups for multiple clients.

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  Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Event Planning Intern
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  Walt Disney World

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Disney College Program Food and Beverage Intern

  • Greeted up to 2,000 guests into the restaurant and surrounding area daily• Checked in reservations and walk-ins with appropriate information to ensure efficient and timely seating• Escorted and directed guests as needed with knowledge of the park• Verified restaurant floor is stocked with appropriate supplies for quality control• Updated the floor remotely to properly communicate restaurant capacity and needs• Maintained a courteous and safe environment for all visitors

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  Owera Vineyards LLC

  May 2018 - Nov 2018

  Event Coordinator

  • Met and communicated with clients leading up to their event• Ensured a quality set up and break down for each event• Prepared contentious planning in case of unforeseen circumstances (i.e Weather)• Confirmed and maintained a timeline of activities with Client and Outside Vendors• Standby for the entire event for any essential needs from the client• Generated an invoice for all services provided

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  Marriott Syracuse Downtown

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2020

  Convention Services Manager

  • Tailored over 50 Weddings and Social events throughout the year• Worked with Clients to guide them through the event details and served as their personal coordinator throughout the entire planning process• Acted as Day-of-Coordinator• Updated Group Room Blocks as needed• Planned and coordinated menus, set up details, rentals, and desired specialty items with client and Operations staff• Collaborated with Vendors to meet client expectations• Organized Group and Private Tastings • Curated and sent Client’s their Final Invoice Show less

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  Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

  Convention Services Manager

  Task Force position • Worked with multiple Government, Corporate and Tour Groups• Managed on-site meeting logistics, including managing registration check in and working with internal/external customers and supplier partners• Worked closely with Banquet, AV, and Culinary teams on logistics, customer event requests to execute events successfully• Relayed Group Room Block needs to Front Desk staff and Rooms Coordinator

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  Wedgewood Weddings & Events

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2022

  Catering Manager

  • Bring in over $2 million in yearly revenue through event sales• Process contracts and scheduled payments for over 150 events• Conduct multiple planning meetings for each event• Submit final invoices to vendor partners for their services for clients• Run Weekly and Monthly sales reports to track current sales projections• Work as a team to set-up and coordinate events to client’s satisfaction

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  The Jacquard Hotel and Rooftop

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2024

  Catering Sales Manager
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  Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center

  Aug 2024 - now

  Director of Catering and Event Sales