Kaila Dewey

Experience

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  Black Star Farms

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Innkeeper and Assistant Events Coordinator

  - Managed the daily operations of a luxurious, nine room Inn.- Hosted nightly hospitality hour where prestigious property wines and hors d'oeuvres were served.- Oversaw multiple events ranging from 20 to 200 attendees.- Assisted in planning and executing multiple luncheons, weddings, and meetings.

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  White Dress Events

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Assistant Events Coordinator

  - Participated in the planning and execution of 10 weddings. - Worked closely with clients and vendors to prepare all event details. - Effortlessly managed day of wedding tasks delegated to me by the Lead Event Planner.

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  Choice Hotels International

  May 2012 - May 2012

  Intern

  2012 Choice Hotels International Convention - Las Vegas, Nevada - 1 of 12 students that contributed to managing the educational sessions for 5,000 hotel managers.2012 Choice Hotels Fall Regional Meetings - Kansas City, Missouri - In charge of registering over 200 hotel managers.

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  Grand Valley State University

  May 2013 - Apr 2014

  - Manage the front desk in the Dean's office by answering phone calls, assisting students, and scheduling appointments. - Coordinated all aspects of a high profile event, including catering, A/V, contract negotiation, transportation/hotel accommodations for keynote speaker, production of event materials, registration management, and on-site management. - Managed a budget of $4,000 for over 170 attendees- Assisted in the development of invitations, programs, and marketing materials. - Served as primary point of contact for vendors and attendees. - Supervised a staff of 15 student Conference Assistants including approving vacation time, payroll, and work schedule. - Solved problems or discrepancies for conference guests and international residents.- Served as primary point of contact for resident hall delivering excellent customer service.

  • Student Assistant for the Padnos College of Engineering & Computing

    Sept 2011 - Apr 2014

  • Event Coordinator for the Office for Community Engagement

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  • Conference Manager

    May 2013 - Aug 2013
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  Bishop-McCann

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2020

  Program Coordinator

  - Manage all aspects of high profile meetings, including registration management,transportation and hotel accommodations, and production of event materials.- Successfully completed multiple meetings ranging from 20 to 4,000 attendees bothdomestically and internationally.- Key interface to the Program Managers for event guidelines, requirements, and deadlines.- Work closely with 6 other Program Coordinators to leverage ideas and develop best practices.- Proficient in Cvent Software and Quickmobile Software. Show less

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  Activate Inc.

  Dec 2020 - Mar 2022

  Producer
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  Spiro

  Mar 2022 - now

  Account Manager