Morgan Velasquez

Experience

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  GUESS?, Inc.

  Nov 2012 - Aug 2014

  Sales Associate

  -Collaborated with guest to determine their specific style and clothing needs -Selected clothing and accessories that work with guest’s sense of style and body type-Worked with management team to establish successful sales strategies-Awarded Highest Sales per Hour biyearly award (Jan 2013) (July 2013) and Employee of the Month December (2012), February and April (2013)

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  Events + Style

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Event Assistant

  - Assisted with long term planning and day-of execution- Represented Events + Style at nationally attended bridal shows and presented bridal services to potential clientele- Coordinated check-in at 1,000+ guest corporate event and assisted with problems that arose the day of- Collaborated with a team to ensure event success

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  Create Events

  Apr 2014 - May 2019

  Wedding Coordinator

  At Create Events I work closely alongside the founder, Monica Haleh, in executing events. Working mainly weddings, I arrive on site before vendors arrive and stay until all vendors have picked everything up at the end of the event. I thrive in these types of bustling work conditions and am able to multitask effortlessly. The following list are responsibilities I have had while working on events with Create Events: - Lead venue walkthroughs with clients - Participate in design and strategic planning sessions with clients - Create timelines and event floor plans - Execute day of set up which includes directing and managing vendors and banquet staff - Coordinate day of ceremony, cocktail hour and reception - Distribute gratuities and/or final payments to vendors - Developed and implemented a new email campaign that increased our online presence on wedding forums by 80% and raised our average rating from 4,7 to 5/5. - Successfully executed over 40 weddings with Create Events Show less

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  Events by Gisele

  May 2014 - Jul 2016

  Event Assistant

  -Assisted with all set-up the day of the wedding (table décor, displays, escort cards, etc.)- Attended wedding ceremonies off-site and aided with ensuring the bridal party was attended to, the church is prepared and that the ceremony began and ended on time - Successfully worked on events of all sizes, ranging from 50 guests to over 500 guests

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  Spa Blue

  Nov 2014 - Aug 2015

  Charity Director, Spa Coordinator & Events Coordinator

  -Booked all appointments for the therapists and aided the customer in choosing the correct services for their specific needs-Handled money during the checkout process for the guest and performed opening and closing money tasks -Reviewed all charity requests, followed up, and worked with the company to determine if we would grant the donation -Attended continuous product knowledge training classes to provide guests with top retail experiences-Achieved monthly top retail sales continuously, and had maintained the highest prebook percentage on the team-Scheduled all group events at the Spa, including bridal parties and business groups, communicated continuously with the group leader to plan the event. Ensured the day of the appointments, everything went smoothly Show less

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  Hilton Garden Inn

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Front Desk Agent

  -First point of contact for the guest and acted as the liaison between the business and the guest-Assisted guests in all stages of the check-in process, from room assignment to check out -Ensured any and all guest requests were fulfilled, from room specifications to room service orders-Handles any guest inquires about places to go and things to do within the San Diego area -Performed cash and card transactions and maintained a bank-Often handled multiple tasks at once and had to prioritize tasks according to importance-Problem solved daily with any issues that arose and had to think on feet in many instances-Communicated any guest needs to the appropriate department quickly and efficiently Show less

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  Stitch Fix

  Mar 2017 - May 2019

  Senior Stylist

  For busy women on the go, Stitch Fix is the nationwide, personal styling service tailored to your taste, budget, and lifestyle that helps you look and feel your best every day.-Personally style hundreds of clients each month using an online styling platform-Communicate to clients through personalized and thoughtful Fix notes- Work in partnership with the Client Experience team as needed to resolve issues on behalf of clients

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  Freeman Company

  Jun 2017 - now

  -Act as the direct point-of-contact and conduct site inspections with clients and venue event planners-Collaborate with clients on all details that pertain to their event which include graphics orders, floor plans and structural elements -Ensure a seamless flow of event communication to all parties associated by way of status reports, team calendars, production timelines, checklists, and run-of-show-Execute on-site direction and proactively handle any day-of issues that arise-My clientele includes Netflix, Amazon, NBCUniversal, Bloomberg, Comedy Central, and TBS on events ranging from 100-300,000 Show less

  • Client Solutions Manager

    Feb 2020 - now

  • Client Development Executive

    May 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Expo Sales Administrative Assistant

    Jun 2017 - Apr 2019