Caitlin Stark

Experience

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  Frank Sacks

  May 2008 - Aug 2010

  Tennis Instructor

  Worked with the local park district to ensure quality tennis programs for children between the ages of 3-15

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  Sheraton Hotel of Iowa City

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Hostess/Banquet Server

  • Served and communicated with guests to ensure quality experience involving weddings, University of Iowa organizations, and corporate meetings• Given the opportunity for a promotion as Banquet Captain due to communication skills and knowledge of the hotel and event venue environment

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  The University of Iowa

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Rho Gamma
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  Sheraton Hotel/ Hotel Vetro

  Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

  Sales and Event Intern

  • Completed an 8 hour training program to learn a widely used hotel event tracking computer system; Delphi• Implemented a two-month long experiment to gain knowledge of local hotel competition• Assisted in the sales process of booking current events and future clients. Proficient in Microsoft Applications • Participated in networking functions associated with the hotel and local event venues• Administrative tasks of filing, copying paperwork, and distributing finished products to different hotel departments• Attended weekly sales meetings and all weekend events involved with the hotel sales team• Relayed all event-related information within the different hotel departments Show less

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  The Blank Park Zoo

  Apr 2013 - Mar 2015

  Private Events Coordinator

  Assist in the sales and management of event coordination at the Blank Park Zoo of Des Moines, IA• Oversee the promotion and customer relations of Blank Park Zoo’s rental and private events program. This includes, but is not limited to, email correspondence, returning phone calls, contract development, venue tours, follow-up, and being the onsite contact for groups• Manage the sales and promotion of Blank Park Zoo’s private event opportunities• Assist with planning and execution of all in-house events• Assist, as needed, Special Events Manager with planning and implementation of the Zoo’s premier fundraising events throughout the year• Maintain a strong relationship and good communication with the Zoo’s preferred caterer• Manage event calendars, event scheduling and effectively communicate to all staff about upcoming event needs• Participate as a member of the Development Department aiding with Zoo development activities**Oversee two Part-Time Private Events Coordinators Show less

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  University of Iowa

  Mar 2015 - May 2018

  Coordinate events, as well as food and beverage orders, for student organizations, weddings, and various University departments across campusProvide full-service planning for weddings at the Iowa Memorial Union, Kinnick, Hancher and several off-site locations

  • Sales Catering Coordinator

    Aug 2016 - May 2018

  • Catering Coordinator / Bar Manager

    Mar 2015 - Aug 2016