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Bernadette Daly

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Events Manager

  • Education

    • Saint John's University

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      BS Communication Arts Double

    • American Academy of Dramatic Arts

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      Associate Degree Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

  • Experience

    • New York Yacht Club

      Sept 1998 - Dec 2004

      Sold, planned, and executed events at this prestigious private club. Responsible for overall budget of department. Increased sales by 75% by implementing a new booking system, creating client and event databases, and bringing in “member-sponsored” events such as movie premieres, weddings, and corporate holiday parties.

      • Director of Special Events

        Aug 1999 - Dec 2004

      • Assistant Director of Special Events

        Sept 1998 - Aug 1999

    • THE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION, INC.

      May 2005 - Aug 2007
      Private Dining Sales Manager

      Managed a team of 3 salespeople and over 20 banquet staff in the sales department of this 120-year old luncheon club in lower Manhattan. Met annual sales goal of $1.5M in food & beverage.

    • HARVARD CLUB OF NY

      Aug 2007 - Sept 2010
      Senior Special Events Manager

      Senior salesperson on a team of five. Consistently met annual sales goal of $3M in food & beverage. Planned and executed large events on-site with high-profile clients, including the White House, NYC Mayor, NY Governor, international politicians, celebrities, and C-level executives. Events ranged from 10- person breakfast meetings to 500-person black-tie galas.

    • INDEPENDENT EVENT PLANNER/CONSULTANT

      Nov 2010 - Aug 2018
      Independent Event Planner

      Planned and organized on-site events and celebrations. Managed start-to-finish details and provided personalized service to guests. Skilled in menu planning, floral design, floor plans and contract negotiation. Services included venue selection, event and budget management, decoration, and day-of onsite management.

    • Coach Realtors

      Aug 2016 - Mar 2023
      Licensed Realtor

      Residential & Commercial Real Estate Sales

    • The Harrison

      Jun 2019 - Jun 2023
      Director of Special Events

      Opened the events department of this new upscale restaurant on a historical site in Floral Park. Established menu, pricing, operations and processes to maximize revenue and optimize brand. Responsible for all private event sales, staffing, execution and billing of events. Continuously work with Chef and General Manager to evaluate overall sales and optimization of space.

    • The Cosmopolitan Club

      Jun 2023 - Nov 2023
      Catering Sales Manager

      Responsible for sales and planning of private events at this exclusive private club on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Social and corporate events range from small birthday dinners and meetings to large weddings and all day conferences.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Real Estate Broker/Sales Agent

      New York State
      Aug 2016